Mark Margolis, the journeyman actor who played the vengeful drug runner Hector Salamanca, a man of few words and a bell, on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, has died. He was 83.
Cause of Death
Margolis died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a brief illness, according to his son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis.
Net Worth
Mark Margolis has a net worth of $2.5 million
Age
Margolis was 83 years old at the time of his death.
Wife Jacqueline Margolis
Mark and Jacqueline Margolis were married for over 60 years.
The couple wed on June 3, 1962.
Son Morgan Margolis
Born in New York City, Morgan is a graduate of the famed High School of Performing Arts. He’s also the son of Mark Margolis.
Morgan Margolis appeared in two Star Trek spin-off series. He originally appeared as a Vaskan spectator in the fourth season episode “Living Witness” of Star Trek: Voyager, and then as Crewman Baird in the second season episode “Vanishing Point” of Star Trek: Enterprise.
Career
Margolis has had a prolific acting career spanning several decades. He is perhaps best known for his roles in the critically acclaimed television series “Breaking Bad” and its prequel “Better Call Saul,” where he portrayed Hector Salamanca, a powerful and dangerous drug cartel member. His portrayal of the character earned him widespread recognition and praise from audiences and critics alike.
In addition to his television work, Mark Margolis has appeared in numerous films, collaborating with acclaimed directors such as Darren Aronofsky and Martin Scorsese. Some of his notable film credits include “Pi,” “Requiem for a Dream,” “The Departed,” and “Black Swan.”
Aside from his work in film and television, Margolis is also an accomplished stage actor. He has performed in various theater productions and has been recognized for his talent and dedication to the craft of acting.
