Mark Margolis
Mark Margolis (born 26 November 1939) is an American actor, who has been making films since 1976. Margolis went to Temple University briefly before moving to New York City, where he studied drama with Stella Adler and at the Actors Studio. He is perhaps most famous for his supporting roles in Scarface and the films of Darren Aronofsky: π, Requiem for a Dream, The Fountain, The Wrestler, and Black Swan. Aronofsky wrote the role of Father Avila in The Fountain specifically for Margolis. He has had recurring roles on numerous TV shows, including The Equalizer, HBO's Oz, Law And Order, Crossing Jordan and most recently Showtime's Californication and Breaking Bad. He also appeared in a first season episode of Quantum Leap. In 1991 he also played Helmut Dieter in soap opera Santa Barbara.
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- Born:
- Nov 26, 1939 In Philadelphia - Pennsylvania - USA
- Movie/TV Credits:
- 77
- First Appeared:
- In the movie Short Eyes 1977-09-28
- Latest Project:
- Movie Every Last Secret 2022-04-01
Known For
Filmography
| Movie | Every Last Secret | Grandpa | 2022-04-01 |
| Movie | Abe | Benjamin | 2020-12-24 |
| Movie | Baja | Don Primo | 2018-04-01 |
| Movie | Valley of Bones | El Papa | 2017-09-01 |
| Movie | One Fall | Walter Grigg Sr. | 2016-09-09 |
| Movie | A Remarkable Life | Landon | 2016-05-27 |
| Movie | Northern Borders | Whiskeyjack | 2015-01-16 |
| Movie | Nasty Baby | Richard | 2015-02-08 |
| Series | Better Call Saul | Hector Salamanca | 2015-02-08 |
| Movie | You Bury Your Own | Smith | 2015-10-10 |
| Movie | Noah | Magog (voice) | 2014-03-07 |
| Movie | Beneath | Mr. Parks | 2013-07-19 |
| Movie | The Courier | Stitch | 2012-03-29 |
| Movie | Stand Up Guys | Claphands | 2012-12-14 |
| Movie | Dig | Heinrich Berger | 2012-12-03 |
| Series | American Horror Story | Sam Goodman | 2011-10-05 |
| Movie | Immortals | The New Priest (uncredited) | 2011-11-10 |
| Series | Blue Bloods | Whitey Brennan | 2010-09-24 |
| Movie | Black Swan | Mr. Fithian / Patron | 2010-12-03 |
| Movie | Defiance | Jewish Elder | 2008-12-31 |
| Series | Breaking Bad | Tio Salamanca | 2008-01-20 |
| Movie | Haber | Bremer | 2008-08-05 |
| Movie | The Wrestler | Lenny | 2008-09-07 |
| Movie | Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth | Himself | 2007-05-15 |
| Movie | The Girl Next Door | Homeless Man Hit By Car | 2007-07-19 |
| Movie | Gone Baby Gone | Leon Trett | 2007-06-06 |
| Movie | The Fountain | Father Avila | 2006-11-22 |
| Movie | Headspace | Boris Pavlovsky | 2005-09-18 |
| Movie | Stay | Bookstore Owner | 2005-09-24 |
| Movie | 2BPerfectlyHonest | Abrams | 2004-05-02 |
| Movie | Camp Hollywood | Himself | 2004-11-19 |
| Movie | Daredevil | Fallon (uncredited) | 2003-02-14 |
| Movie | Particles of Truth | Grandpa Black | 2003-06-14 |
| Movie | Angela | 2002-06-07 | |
| Movie | Boss of Bosses | Piney Armone | 2001-06-03 |
| Movie | Hannibal | Perfume Expert | 2001-02-08 |
| Movie | The Tailor of Panama | Rafi Domingo | 2001-03-30 |
| Movie | Queenie in Love | Spencer | 2001-09-12 |
| Series | Law & Order: Criminal Intent | Unknown | 2001-09-30 |
| Movie | Hardball | Fink | 2001-09-14 |
| Movie | Fast Food Fast Women | Graham | 2000-05-15 |
| Movie | Requiem for a Dream | Mr. Rabinowitz | 2000-10-06 |
| Movie | Dinner Rush | Fitzgerald | 2000-09-01 |
| Movie | Mickey Blue Eyes | Gene Morgansen | 1999-08-16 |
| Movie | The Thomas Crown Affair | Heinrich Knutzhorn | 1999-08-06 |
| Movie | Jakob the Liar | Fajngold | 1999-09-16 |
| Movie | Flawless | Vinnie | 1999-11-26 |
| Movie | End of Days | Pope | 1999-11-24 |
| Movie | Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99 | Bartender (segment "Bad Girl") | 1999-11-02 |
| Movie | Pi | Sol Robeson | 1998-07-10 |
| Movie | Side Streets | Bartender | 1998-09-05 |
| Movie | Absolute Power | Red Brandsford | 1997-02-14 |
| Movie | Trouble on the Corner | Mr. Borofsky | 1997-10-09 |
| Movie | I Shot Andy Warhol | Louis Solanas | 1996-05-01 |
| Movie | The Pallbearer | Philip DeMarco | 1996-05-03 |
| Movie | Ace Ventura: Pet Detective | Mr. Shickadance | 1994-02-04 |
| Movie | 1492: Conquest of Paradise | Bobadilla | 1992-10-09 |
| Movie | The Pit and the Pendulum | Mendoza | 1991-06-27 |
| Movie | Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection | Gen. Olmedo | 1990-08-24 |
| Movie | Tales from the Darkside: The Movie | Gage (segment "Cat from Hell") | 1990-05-03 |
| Movie | Descending Angel | Bercovici | 1990-11-25 |
| Movie | White Hot | The Tin Man | 1989-02-01 |
| Movie | Glory | 10th Connecticut Soldier | 1989-12-15 |
| Movie | Lady Mobster | Peter Colicos | 1988-10-19 |
| Movie | The Bedroom Window | Man in Phone Booth | 1987-01-16 |
| Movie | The Secret of My Success | Maintenence Man | 1987-04-10 |
| Series | Star Trek: The Next Generation | Unknown | 1987-09-28 |
| Movie | The Rosary Murders | Father Max | 1987-08-28 |
| Movie | The Cotton Club | Charlie Workman (uncredited) | 1984-12-14 |
| Movie | Eddie Macon's Run | 5:00 Bar Owner | 1983-03-23 |
| Movie | Scarface | Shadow | 1983-12-09 |
| Movie | Diner | Earl Mager | 1982-04-02 |
| Movie | Arthur | Wedding Guest (uncredited) | 1981-07-17 |
| Movie | Dressed to Kill | Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited) | 1980-07-25 |
| Movie | Christmas Evil | Man #2 | 1980-11-01 |
| Movie | Going in Style | Prison Guard | 1979-12-07 |
| Movie | Short Eyes | Mr. Morrison | 1977-09-28 |