Mark Margolis, ‘Breaking Bad’ and ‘Better Call Saul’ Star, Dies at 83
variety.comEthan Shanfeld Mark Margolis, who portrayed the menacing, bell-ringing Hector Salamanca in “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” died Thursday at Mt.
Sinai Hospital in New York City. He was 83. His son, Morgan Margolis, announced the news. As the former drug kingpin who continues to hover over the Albuquerque meth trade from his nursing home, Margolis left an unforgettable mark on the Vince Gilligan television universe with barely any dialogue.
In 2012, he was nominated for an Emmy for his performance in “Breaking Bad.” He returned as Hector “Tío” Salamanca for five seasons in the Bob Odenkirk-led prequel series “Better Call Saul,” where he infused a rich backstory into the character.
Born in 1939 in Philadelphia, Margolis moved to New York at a young age to pursue acting. With an early interest in theater, he landed roles in productions such as “Infidel Caesar” on Broadway.
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