‘Breaking Bad’ & ‘Better Call Saul’ Alums Including Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk Mourn Mark Margolis: “A Strong, Beautiful Soul” & “Class Act”
deadline.comThe bell-ringing, hateful-faced Don Hector Salamanca had no shortage of enemies in Breaking Bad and its prequel Better Call Saul, but cast members and creatives from both series are remembering actor Mark Margolis fondly today.
The stage and veteran died Thursday at 83, and tributes are all over social media from the likes of Bryan Cranston, Bob Odenkirk, Peter Gould, Michael Mando and others. “I am very saddened today to learn of a friend’s passing,” multiple Emmy-winning Breaking Bad starCranston wrote on Instagram. “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 nature 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. Saul lead Bob Odenkirk nailed it with the first line of his tribute on Twitter: “A powerful screen presence!
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