Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 26, 1939 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Died | August 3, 2023 (aged 83) New York City, U.S. |
| Education | |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1962–2023 |
| Spouse |
Jacqueline Petcove (m. 1962) |
| Children | Morgan Margolis |
Mark Margolis (/mɑːrˈɡoʊlɪs/, mar-GOH-liss; November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor best known for his portrayal of the character Héctor Salamanca in Breaking Bad (2009–2011) and Better Call Saul (2016–2022). His performance in Breaking Bad was nominated for an Emmy Award in 2012.
Margolis, who started acting in his teens, regularly performed in the films of director Darren Aronofsky, appearing in his first six films beginning with Pi (1998). He was also known for playing Alberto "The Shadow" in Scarface (1983), Jimmy in The Equalizer (1985–1989), Mr. Shickadance in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective (1994), Antonio Nappa in Oz (1999–2003), Mr. Morrison in Short Eyes (1977) and the New Priest in Immortals (2011).