Mark Margolis, a well-known Hollywood actor best remembered for his portrayal of Hector Salamanca in the television series “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” died on Thursday at the age of 83 in New York City’s Mount Sinai Hospital.
According to the US-based media site Variety, his son Morgan Margolis made the announcement. Margolis made a lasting impression on the Vince Gilligan show universe with almost any words. He received an Emmy nomination in 2012 for his work on “Breaking Bad,” according to Variety.
Margolis, who moved to New York at a young age to pursue his acting career after being born in Philadelphia in 1939, was born. He was cast in musicals like “Infidel Caesar” on Broadway because of his early love in theatre. He later appeared in more than 50 Off-Broadway productions, such as “Uncle Sam” and “The Golem,” among others.
‘Breaking Bad’ star Bryan Cranston expressed his sorrow for Margolis’ passing on his Instagram page.
He shared a couple of pictures and wrote, “I am very saddened today to learn of a friend’s passing. Mark Margolis was a really good actor and a lovely human being. Fun and engaging off the set, and (in the case of Breaking Bad and Your Honor) intimidating and frightening on set. His quiet energy belied his mischievous nature and curious mind… And he loved sharing a good joke. I miss him already. Rest now, Mark and thank you for your friendship and your exceptional body of work.”
With the exception of “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” According to Variety, Margolis appeared frequently in television shows like “The Equaliser,” “Oz,” “Kings,” and “American Horror Story: Asylum.” She also made appearances in “Californication,” “Gotham,” “Crossing Jordan,” and “The Affair.”
