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Stuart Margolin

Highest Rated: 94% Days of Heaven (1978)

Lowest Rated: 22% Sgt. Will Gardner (2019)

Birthday: Jan 31, 1940

Birthplace: Davenport, Iowa, USA

Actor, TV director, and songwriter - all of these words describe the wide-ranging actor Stuart Margolin, who in a career spanning over half a century, appeared in over 100 movies and TV shows. A character actor in the truest sense of the word, Margolin's career in television began in the early 1960s, with numerous guest parts on several hit shows of the era, including "The Fugitive" (ABC 1963-67), "Ironside" (NBC 1967-1975), and "Bewitched" (ABC 1964-1972). After over a decade of relative obscurity as a nameless working actor, however, Margolin's life would change forever when he was cast alongside James Garner on "The Rockford Files" (NBC 1974-1980). Margolin played a weasley ex-con named Evelyn "Angel" Martin for all six seasons of the show, and eventually went on to earn two Primetime Emmys for his work. Although Margolin continued to act regularly throughout the ensuing decades, while also picking up a few awards for his work behind the camera as a TV director, his work on "The Rockford Files" remained his most lasting - the highlight of a long and multi-faceted career in show business. Born in Iowa and raised in Texas, Margolin grew up wanting to become a professional dancer. His idols were Gene Kelly and Fred Astaire - the two icons of modern dance - but Margolin quickly realized that there was far more to dancing than just showing off. With that in mind, he promptly dashed any hopes of making a career out of it. He then turned his attention to acting, and by the age of eight had landed the role of Puck in a local production of Shakespeare's "A Midsummer Night's Dream." Margolin remained a creature of the theater throughout most of his youth, appearing in as many plays as he could, while simultaneously honing his craft. By the early '60s, however, Hollywood came calling and Margolin soon began landing small parts on television shows. He landed his first recurring role in 1962 as Lieutenant Miller on the short-lived military comedy, "Ensign O'Toole" (NBC 1962-1963), and continued to be cast as sheriffs, lieutenants and other uniformed figures of authority throughout the 1960s. Then in 1971 Margolin landed the role of Deputy Sheriff Mitch on the TV western "Nichols" (NBC 1971-72). The show starred James Garner as the sherriff of a small town in Arizona, with Margolin playing the role of his sidekick. Despite being cancelled after one season, Garner was impressed by Margolin's performance and suggested him for a similar role in a new crime series he was starring in. As Evelyn "Angel" Martin, a lovable but shady ex-con, Margolin won two Primetime Emmys, as well as nearly universal praise from fans and critics alike. The show aired for six seasons on NBC, with Margolin reprising his role as Martin in several made-for-TV movies in the mid-'90s. Although Margolin continued to work steadily throughout the '80s and '90s, he started turning much of his attention to directing, having helmed episodes of hour-long dramas like "Magnum P.I." (CBS 1980-88), "Promised Land" (CBS 1996-99), and "Touched by an Angel" (CBS 1994-2003), among dozens of others. In addition to his work on television, Margolin also appeared in several high-profile films, including Terrence Malick's pensive drama "Days of Heaven" (1978), "The Hoax" (2006), and 2011's legal thriller "Arbitrage," starring Susan Sarandon and Richard Gere. Despite turning 70, Margolin remained active into the 2010s, appearing in an episode of the Canadian series "Republic of Doyle" (CBC 2010- ) in 2013. Stuart Margolin died on December 12, 2022 at the age of 82.

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Highest rated movies

94% 89% Days of Heaven
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85% 53% The Discoverers
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85% 58% The Hoax
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82% 92% The Second Time Around
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82% 77% The Gambler
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81% 64% S.O.B.
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79% 88% Kelly's Heroes
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68% 55% Guilty by Suspicion
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67% 27% The Hi-Line
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66% 69% Death Wish Watchlist

Filmography

Movies

Credit
22% 88% Sgt. Will Gardner Mr. Glenn (Character) - 2019
No Score Yet No Score Yet What the Night Can Do Hugh Dryer (Character),
Screenwriter,
Producer,
Original Music
- 2017
82% 92% The Second Time Around Isaac (Character) - 2016
85% 53% The Discoverers Stanley Birch (Character) $36.0K 2012
85% 58% The Hoax Marty Ackerman (Character) $7.1M 2006
No Score Yet 47% I Was a Teenage Faust Mephisto (Character) - 2002
50% 35% Grizzly Falls Writer $163.3K 2000
67% 27% The Hi-Line Clyde Johnson (Character) - 1999
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: If It Bleeds... It Leads Angel Martin (Character),
Director
- 1999
No Score Yet 0% Stranger in Town Director - 1998
No Score Yet 50% The Sweetest Gift Director - 1998
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Lay of the Land Carmine Ficcone (Character) $4.1K 1997
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: Murder and Misdemeanors Angel (Character) - 1997
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best Evelyn 'Angel' Martin (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: Punishment and Crime Angel Martin (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: If the Frame Fits Evelyn 'Angel' Martin (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: Friends and Foul Play Angel Martin (Character),
Director
- 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet Diana Kilmury Story John (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet Diana Kilmury: Teamster John (Character) - 1996
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: A Blessing in Disguise Evelyn 'Angel' Martin (Character) - 1995
No Score Yet 54% Salt Water Moose Director - 1995
No Score Yet 55% How the West Was Fun Director - 1994
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files: I Still Love L.A. Evelyn "Angel" Martin (Character) - 1994
No Score Yet 56% Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Director - 1993
No Score Yet No Score Yet Medicine River Director - 1993
No Score Yet 60% To Grandmother's House We Go Det. Gremp (Character) - 1992
No Score Yet No Score Yet Impolite I.M. Penner (Character) - 1992
68% 55% Guilty by Suspicion Abe Barron (Character) $8.4M 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet Vendetta: Secrets of a Mafia Bride Chinnici (Character),
Director
- 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet B.L. Stryker: Plates Director - 1990
No Score Yet No Score Yet Deep Sleep Bob (Character) - 1990
No Score Yet 83% Bye Bye Blues Slim Godfrey (Character) - 1989
No Score Yet 54% Paramedics Director $149.6K 1988
No Score Yet 29% Iron Eagle II Gen. Stillmore (Character) $10.5M 1988
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Room Upstairs Director - 1987
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Facts of Life Down Under Director - 1987
25% 33% A Fine Mess Maurice "Binky" Drundza (Character) $5.0M 1986
No Score Yet No Score Yet Running Hot Officer Trent (Character) - 1984
No Score Yet 40% The Glitter Dome Herman Sinclair (Character),
Director
- 1984
29% 50% Class Balaban (Character) - 1983
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Killer in the Family Randy Greenawalt (Character) - 1983
81% 64% S.O.B. Gary Murdock (Character) - 1981
No Score Yet No Score Yet Bret Maverick: The Lazy Ace Philo Sandeen (Character),
Director
- 1981
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Long Summer of George Adams Director - 1981
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Shining Season Director - 1979
No Score Yet 22% A Man, a Woman and a Bank Screenwriter - 1979
94% 89% Days of Heaven Mill Foreman (Character) - 1978
No Score Yet No Score Yet Suddenly, Love Director - 1978
36% 30% Futureworld Harry (Character) - 1976
64% 57% The Big Bus Alex (Character) - 1976
No Score Yet No Score Yet Perilous Voyage Rico (Character) - 1976
No Score Yet No Score Yet Friday the Rabbi Slept Late Unknown (Character) - 1976
82% 77% The Gambler Cowboy (Character) - 1974
66% 69% Death Wish Aimes Jainchill (Character) - 1974
No Score Yet No Score Yet The West Was Never Like This Blind Pete (Character) - 1974
No Score Yet No Score Yet This Is the West That Was Blind Pete (Character) - 1974
No Score Yet 74% The California Kid Deputy (Character) - 1974
60% 41% The Stone Killer Lawrence (Character) - 1973
No Score Yet No Score Yet A Summer Without Boys Voice of Dan Hailey (Character) - 1973
No Score Yet 77% Evil Roy Slade Original Music - 1972
No Score Yet No Score Yet Women in Limbo Phil Garrett (Character) - 1972
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Intruders Jesse James (Character) - 1970
79% 88% Kelly's Heroes Pvt. Little Joe (Character) - 1970

TV

Credit
74% 86% The X-Files Dr. They (Guest Star) 2018
No Score Yet 84% NCIS Felix Betts (Guest Star) 2014
No Score Yet 95% Republic of Doyle Unknown (Guest Star) 2013
78% 92% 30 Rock Fred (Guest Star) 2009
No Score Yet 57% Saturday Night Live Unknown (Guest Star) 2009
73% No Score Yet The Handler Director 2004
No Score Yet No Score Yet Touched by an Angel Unknown (Guest Star),
Director
1997-2002
No Score Yet No Score Yet Strange Frequency Unknown (Character) 2001
No Score Yet No Score Yet Promised Land Unknown (Guest Star),
Director
1997-1999
No Score Yet 90% Quantum Leap Director 1993
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Ray Bradbury Theater Vincent (Character),
Director
1992
No Score Yet No Score Yet Matlock Unknown (Guest Star) 1992
No Score Yet 91% Northern Exposure Director 1991
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Tracey Ullman Show Director 1987-1989
No Score Yet No Score Yet Danger Bay Unknown (Guest Star),
Director
1985
97% 85% Hill Street Blues Andy Sedita (Guest Star) 1985
No Score Yet 95% Magnum, P.I. Rod Crysler (Guest Star),
Director
1983
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Fall Guy Unknown (Guest Star) 1983
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hart to Hart Director 1983
No Score Yet No Score Yet Bret Maverick Unknown (Character) 1981-1982
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Associates Unknown (Guest Star) 1980
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Rockford Files Evelyn "Angel" Martin (Character),
Director
1974-1980
No Score Yet No Score Yet Hardy Boys/Nancy Drew Mysteries Director 1977
100% 82% Wonder Woman Director 1977
No Score Yet No Score Yet Rhoda Unknown (Guest Star) 1975-1976
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Mary Tyler Moore Show Warren Sturges (Guest Star),
Director
1973 1976
No Score Yet 87% M*A*S*H Captain Phillip G. Sherman (Guest Star) 1972 1974
No Score Yet No Score Yet Gunsmoke Brownie (Guest Star) 1974
No Score Yet No Score Yet Cannon Roger Henry (Guest Star) 1973
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Partridge Family Hank (Guest Star) 1970 1972
No Score Yet No Score Yet Nichols Mitch (Character) 1971-1972
No Score Yet No Score Yet Getting Together Unknown (Guest Star) 1971
No Score Yet No Score Yet Love, American Style Love American Style Player (Character) 1971
No Score Yet No Score Yet That Girl Unknown (Guest Star) 1968-1969
No Score Yet 48% Bewitched Ralph (Guest Star) 1968
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Second Hundred Years Adonia (Guest Star) 1967
33% No Score Yet Occasional Wife Bernie (Character) 1966-1967
No Score Yet No Score Yet Branded Unknown (Guest Star) 1965
No Score Yet No Score Yet Ben Casey Irv (Guest Star) 1964
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Fugitive Jimmy (Guest Star) 1964
No Score Yet No Score Yet The Lieutenant Unknown (Guest Star) 1963