Mark Margolis was an American actor who played cartel don Hector Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul.
Margolis had previously appeared in numerous films, including roles in such films as Scarface (which costarred Steven Bauer and Miriam Colon), Pi, Daredevil and The Fountain as well as re-occuring roles on television shows like HBO's Oz and NBC's Kings.
Appearances
Breaking Bad
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Better Call Saul
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Trivia
- After Margolis' death in August 2023, both official Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul Twitter accounts posted a tribute saying:
- "We join millions of fans in mourning the passing of the immensely talented Mark Margolis, who - with his eyes, a bell, and very few words - turned Hector Salamanca into one of the most unforgettable characters in the history of television. He will be missed."
- Several of Margolis' co-stars paid tribute to him after his death, including Giancarlo Esposito, Bob Odenkirk, and Dean Norris. Peter Gould also paid tribute to him.
- Jane and Donald Margolis’ last name are the same as his.