Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Scarface’ actor, dead at 83By Nadine DeNinno
August 4, 2023
Mark Margolis, an Emmy nominee for playing the silent-but-deadly, bell-ringing Mexican cartel boss Hector “Tio” Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” has died. He was 83.
The prolific actor’s passing was confirmed by his manager, Robert Attermann.
“Over the years, Mark has not only dazzled audiences with his exceptional performances he was also an incredibly kind man was a great sense of humor who loved his family,” Attermann told The Post.
“His dedication to his craft is evident in the numerous memorable roles he brought to life, captivating audiences with his remarkable range and skill. Beyond Mark’s on-screen achievements, his genuine and approachable demeanor has made him a pleasure to work with. As both an actor and a person, Mark’s enduring excellence and amiable nature have left an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to collaborate with him and know him. He will certainly be missed.”
His son, actor and Knitting Factory Entertainment CEO Morgan Margolis, told The Hollywood Reporter he died Thursday at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City after a short illness.
Margolis’ scene-stealing acting career began in the 1970s in supporting roles in “Going in Style” (1979) and “Dressed to Kill” (1980).
As a character actor playing mobsters and baddies, his biggest early role was in 1983’s “Scarface” as mobster Alberto the Shadow opposite Al Pacino’s Tony Montana.
But it was “Breaking Bad” for which Margolis will never be forgotten. As cartel leader Hector “Tio” Salamanca, Margolis rarely spoke a word, as his character had suffered a nearly-fatal stroke that rendered him speechless.
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Source:
https://nypost.com/2023/08/04/mark-margolis-breaking-bad-and-scarface-actor-dead-at-83/
