Mark Margolis
Born November 26, 1939 (Age: 86)
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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.
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.
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Filmography
Abe
2020
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as Benjamin
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Age: 80
My Big Fat Greek Wedding 2
2016
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as Panos
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Age: 76
Noah
2014
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as Magog (voice)
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Age: 74
Stand Up Guys
2012
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as Claphands
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Age: 73
The Courier
2012
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as Stitch
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Age: 72
Immortals
2011
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as The New Priest (uncredited)
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Age: 71
Black Swan
2010
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as Mr. Fithian / Patron
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Age: 71
Nobody
2009
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as Professor Hagel
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Age: 69
Defiance
2008
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as Jewish Elder
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Age: 69
The Wrestler
2008
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as Lenny
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Age: 68
Gone Baby Gone
2007
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as Leon Trett
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Age: 67
The Fountain
2006
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as Father Avila
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Age: 66
Umney's Last Case
2006
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as Vernon Klein
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Age: 66
Stay
2005
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as Bookstore Owner
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Age: 65
House of D
2004
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as Mr. Pappass
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Age: 64
Daredevil
2003
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as Fallon (uncredited)
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Age: 63
Hardball
2001
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as Fink
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Age: 61
The Tailor of Panama
2001
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as Rafi Domingo
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Age: 61
Hannibal
2001
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as Perfume Expert
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Age: 61
Requiem for a Dream
2000
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as Mr. Rabinowitz
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Age: 60
Dinner Rush
2000
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as Fitzgerald
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Age: 60
Fast Food Fast Women
2000
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as Graham
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Age: 60
Flawless
1999
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as Vinnie
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Age: 60
End of Days
1999
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as Pope
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Age: 59
Jakob the Liar
1999
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as Fajngold
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Age: 59
Mickey Blue Eyes
1999
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as Gene Morgansen
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Age: 59
The Thomas Crown Affair
1999
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as Heinrich Knutzhorn
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Age: 59
Pi
1998
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as Sol Robeson
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Age: 58
Pants on Fire
1998
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as Malcolm Preston
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Age: 58
Absolute Power
1997
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as Red
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Age: 57
The Pallbearer
1996
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as Philip DeMarco
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Age: 56
I Shot Andy Warhol
1996
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as Louis Solanas
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Age: 56
Squanto: A Warrior's Tale
1994
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as Captain Hunt
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Age: 54
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective
1994
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as Mr. Shickadance
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Age: 54
1492: Conquest of Paradise
1992
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as Bobadilla
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Age: 52
The Pit and the Pendulum
1991
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as Mendoza
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Age: 51
Delta Force 2: The Colombian Connection
1990
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as Gen. Olmedo
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Age: 50
Tales from the Darkside: The Movie
1990
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as Gage (segment ‘Cat From Hell’)
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Age: 50
Glory
1989
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as 10th Connecticut Soldier
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Age: 50
The Rosary Murders
1987
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as Father Max
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Age: 47
The Secret of My Success
1987
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as Maintenence Man
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Age: 47
The Bedroom Window
1987
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as Man in Phone Booth
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Age: 47
The Cotton Club
1984
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as Charlie Workman (uncredited)
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Age: 45
Scarface
1983
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as Shadow
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Age: 44
Eddie Macon's Run
1983
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as 5:00 Bar Owner
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Age: 43
Diner
1982
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as Earl Mager
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Age: 42
Arthur
1981
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as Wedding Guest (uncredited)
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Age: 41
Dressed to Kill
1980
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as Patient at Bellvue Hospital (uncredited)
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Age: 40
Going in Style
1979
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as Prison Guard
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Age: 40
Short Eyes
1977
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as Mr. Morrison
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Age: 37