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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.
Mark Margolis was an American character actor celebrated for his nuanced supporting performances across film and television. He trained with Stella Adler and became a recognizable presence in independent cinema and major cable dramas.
He is most recognized for his recurring role as Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, as well as his frequent collaborations with director Darren Aronofsky in films like Requiem for a Dream and Black Swan.
Beyond his iconic television work, he appeared as Shadow in Scarface and played memorable parts in Ace Ventura: Pet Detective and The Wrestler.