Mark Margolis
Acting1939Philadelphia, 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.
Known For
Acting History
2023
Your Honor
TVas Carmine Conti• 5 eps
2021
Prodigal Son
TVas Rudolph Swann• 1 eps
2020
2018
Baja
as Don Primo
2016
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
as Panos
One Fall
as Walter Grigg Sr.
Better Call Saul
TVas Hector Salamanca• 22 eps
2015
The Abandoned
as Jim
Nasty Baby
as Richard
Constantine
TVas Felix Faust• 1 eps
Elementary
TVas Abraham Misraki• 1 eps
Gotham
TVas Paul Cicero• 2 eps
12 Monkeys
TVas Mr. Werner• 1 eps
2014
Noah
as Magog (voice)
2013
Beneath
as Mr. Parks
2012
2011
Carl(a)
as Grandpa
Immortals
as The New Priest (uncredited)
Person of Interest
TVas Gianni Moretti• 3 eps
The Good Wife
TVas Jim• 1 eps
Blue Bloods
TVas Whitey Brennan• 2 eps
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
TVas Rom-Baro• 1 eps
2010
Black Swan
as Mr. Fithian / Patron
2009
2008
2007
The Girl Next Door
as Homeless Man Hit By Car
Gone Baby Gone
as Leon Trett
Californication
TVas Al Moody• 1 eps
The Black Donnellys
TVas Sal Minetta
2006
2005
2004
House of D
as Mr. Pappass
Camp Hollywood
as Himself
2BPerfectlyHonest
as Abrams
Sex and the City
TVas Jean Paul Sandal• 1 eps
Law & Order: Criminal Intent
TVas Mario Damiano• 1 eps
2003
Daredevil
as Fallon (uncredited)
2002
Bridget
as Slim
Infested
as Father Morning
The Practice
TVas Richard D'Ambrosio• 1 eps
Hack
TVas Nicolai Zosimov• 4 eps
2001
The Tailor of Panama
as Rafi Domingo
Hannibal
as Perfume Expert
Boss of Bosses
as Piney Armone
Hardball
as Fink
100 Centre Street
TVas Merle Kiefer
Law & Order
TVas Frankie Polito / George Lobrano / Bronson• 1 eps
2000
1999
End of Days
as Pope
Mickey Blue Eyes
as Gene Morgansen
Flawless
as Vinnie
Jakob the Liar
as Fajngold
The Thomas Crown Affair
as Heinrich Knutzhorn
Now and Again
TVas Nicky Vodorgov• 1 eps
Oz
TVas Antonio Nappa• 1 eps
1998
Pi
as Sol Robeson
Above Freezing
as Mob Boss
1997
Absolute Power
as Red
1996
I Shot Andy Warhol
as Louis Solanas
The Pallbearer
as Philip DeMarco
1994
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
as Mr. Shickadance
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
as Captain Hunt
1993
Where the Rivers Flow North
as New York Money
1992
1492: Conquest of Paradise
as Bobadilla
1991
The Pit and the Pendulum
as Mendoza
1990
Descending Angel
as Bercovici
Cat from Hell
as Gage (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
as Gen. Olmedo
Jake and the Fatman
TVas Miracola• 1 eps
Columbo
TVas Cosner• 1 eps
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TVas Dr. Nel Apgar• 1 eps
1989
1988
Lady Mobster
as Peter Colicos
1987
Almost Partners
as Kristopholous
The Rosary Murders
as Father Max
The Secret of My Success
as Maintenence Man
The Bedroom Window
as Man in Phone Booth
1985
The Equalizer
TVas Jimmy• 16 eps
1984
The Cotton Club
as Charlie Workman (uncredited)
Far from Poland
as Adam Zarewski
1983
Scarface
as Shadow
Rage of Angels
TVas Ricky
1982
The Avenging
as Pedro Quintana
Diner
as Earl Mager
1981
Arthur
as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
1980
Dressed to Kill
as Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited)
Christmas Evil
as Man #2
1979
Going in Style
as Prison Guard
1977
Short Eyes
as Mr. Morrison
Kojak
TVas Gunman / First Gunman• 1 eps
