Mark Margolis

Actor · 1939–2023 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Biography

Mark Margolis (November 26, 1939 – August 3, 2023) was an American actor, who had 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 was 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 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.

Acted in 125

2020s

2022
Every Last Secret
Grandpa
2020
Your Honor
Carmine Conti · 5 episodes
77
Minyan
Itzik
69
Abe
Benjamin
65
Snowpiercer
Old Ivan · 1 episode
70

2010s

2019
Prodigal Son
Rudolph Swann · 1 episode
77
2018
Baja
Don Primo
2017
Valley of Bones
El Papa
2016
One Fall
Walter Grigg Sr.
A Remarkable Life
Landon
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
Panos
49
2015
Nasty Baby
Richard
You Bury Your Own
Smith
The Abandoned
Jim
45
Better Call Saul
Hector Salamanca · 22 episodes
89
Northern Borders
Whiskeyjack
12 Monkeys
Mr. Werner · 1 episode
76
2014
Constantine
Felix Faust · 1 episode
76
The Affair
Arthur Solloway · 3 episodes
76
Gotham
Paul Cicero · 2 episodes
77
Noah
Magog (voice)
63
2013
The Blacklist
Jakov Mitko · 1 episode
78
Beneath
Mr. Parks
2012
Stand Up Guys
Claphands
53
Elementary
Abraham Misraki · 1 episode
78
The Courier
Stitch
46
2011
Immortals
The New Priest (uncredited)
55
Carl(a)
Grandpa
American Horror Story
Sam Goodman · 3 episodes
80
Person of Interest
Gianni Moretti · 3 episodes
84
Fairly Legal
Ian Saunders · 2 episodes
71
2010
Black Swan
Mr. Fithian / Patron
80
Blue Bloods
Whitey Brennan · 2 episodes
77

2000s

2009
The Good Wife
Jim · 1 episode
81
Kings
Premier Shaw · 2 episodes
80
Nobody
Professor Hagel
2008
Defiance
Jewish Elder
65
The Wrestler
Lenny
83
Haber
Bremer
Breaking Bad
Tío Salamanca · 8 episodes
94
2007
Gone Baby Gone
Leon Trett
78
Californication
Al Moody · 1 episode
81
The Girl Next Door
Homeless Man Hit By Car
58
The Black Donnellys
Sal Minetta · 1 episode
80
2006
The Fountain
Father Avila
63
Brotherhood
Jacob Weiss · 1 episode
74
Umney's Last Case
Vernon Klein
2005
Stay
Bookstore Owner
53
Headspace
Boris Pavlovsky
48
2004
House of D
Mr. Pappass
48
2BPerfectlyHonest
Abrams
2003
Particles of Truth
Grandpa Black
Daredevil
Fallon (uncredited)
48
2002
Infested
Father Morning
Hack
Nicolai Zosimov · 4 episodes
74
Angela
Movie
Bridget
Slim
2001
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
Mario Damiano · 1 episode
76
Crossing Jordan
Cahill · 1 episode
71
Hardball
Fink
56
Queenie in Love
Spencer
Boss of Bosses
Piney Armone
The Tailor of Panama
Rafi Domingo
65
Hannibal
Perfume Expert
60
100 Centre Street
Merle Kiefer · 1 episode
2000
Requiem for a Dream
Mr. Rabinowitz
79
Dinner Rush
Fitzgerald
77
Fast Food Fast Women
Graham

1990s

1999
Flawless
Vinnie
56
End of Days
Pope
44
Madonna: The Video Collection 93:99
Bartender (segment "Bad Girl")
Now and Again
Nicky Vodorgov · 1 episode
78
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Rom-Baro · 1 episode
81
Jakob the Liar
Fajngold
53
18 Shades of Dust
Movie
Mickey Blue Eyes
Gene Morgansen
54
The Thomas Crown Affair
Heinrich Knutzhorn
69
1998
Above Freezing
Mob Boss
Side Streets
Bartender
Pi
Sol Robeson
76
Sex and the City
Jean Paul Sandal · 1 episode
74
Pants on Fire
Malcolm Preston
1997
Trouble on the Corner
Mr. Borofsky
Oz
Antonio Nappa · 9 episodes
85
The Practice
Richard D'Ambrosio · 1 episode
77
Absolute Power
Red
62
1996
The Pallbearer
Philip DeMarco
49
I Shot Andy Warhol
Louis Solanas
1994
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
Captain Hunt
62
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
Shickadance
57
1993
Where the Rivers Flow North
New York Money
1992
1492: Conquest of Paradise
Bobadilla
53
1991
The Pit and the Pendulum
Mendoza
57
1990
Descending Angel
Bercovici
Law & Order
George Lobrano, Bronson, Frankie Polito · 1 episode
77
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
Gen. Olmedo
41
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
Gage (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
58

1980s

1989
Glory
10th Connecticut Soldier
81
Quantum Leap
Adriano · 1 episode
81
Memories of Manon
Jimmy
White Hot
The Tin Man
1988
Lady Mobster
Peter Colicos
1987
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Dr. Nel Apgar · 1 episode
86
Jake and the Fatman
Miracola · 1 episode
63
The Rosary Murders
Father Max
58
Almost Partners
Kristopholous
The Secret of My Success
Maintenence Man
55
The Bedroom Window
Man in Phone Booth
62
1985
Doubletake
Janitor
The Equalizer
Jimmy · 16 episodes
76
1984
The Cotton Club
Charlie Workman (uncredited)
68
1983
Scarface
Shadow
78
Eddie Macon's Run
5:00 Bar Owner
Rage of Angels
Ricky · 2 episodes
1982
Diner
Earl Mager
Muggable Mary: Street Cop
Sgt. Meyers
1981
Arthur
Wedding Guest (uncredited)
72
1980
Christmas Evil
Man #2
56
Dressed to Kill
Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited)
74
A Jury of Her Peers
Mr. Hale

1970s

1979
Going in Style
Prison Guard
72
1977
Short Eyes
Mr. Morrison
70
1976
The Opening of Misty Beethoven
Unhappy Guy on Plane (uncredited)
1973
Kojak
First Gunman, Gunman · 1 episode
72
1971
Columbo
Cosner · 1 episode
82

Appearances2

2000s

2007
Inside The Fountain: Death and Rebirth
Himself
2004
Camp Hollywood
Himself