Actor Stuart Margolin, the two-time Emmy winner known for his performance as Evelyn Angel Martin in the The Rockford Files, died of natural causes in Staunton, Va. on Monday, family members confirmed. So my career got a little bigger, I won a couple of Emmys, and Ive had a real steady career over the years with a lot of parts. He told The Hollywood Reporter in 2017, RIP Stuart Margolin who made two memorable appearances on M*A*S*H. Great Jowls.#ClassicMASH pic.twitter.com/iCAVk1Phcs, Super Sky Point to Stuart Margolin, who made Angel such a memorable and endearing character on The Rockford Files. He won two Best Supporting Actor Emmies playing James Garner's former cell-mate We remember Stuart Margolin, who sadly passed away yesterday. Character actor and director Stuart Margolin, who is immediately known for his two-time Emmy Award-winning role as con man Evelyn Angel Martin on the detective drama The Rockford Files, died yesterday of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia. It wasnt a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. He was 82. Whether he was playing hapless PI Jim Rockford in NBCs The Rockford Files, sardonic gambler Bret Maverick in Maverick or roles that enhanced movies such as The Great Escape or Victor, Victoria, the guy was irresistible. The death was originally Margolin directed several Rockford Files TV movies, and episodes of The Love Boat, Touched by an Angel and The Tracey Ullman Show, said the NY Times. Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty Keith Beaton (19502023), singer with Blue Magic, Lupe Serrano (19302023), ballerina who danced with Nureyev, Arthur Duncan (19252023), tap dancer on The Betty White Show, Gina Lollobrigida (19272023), Italian film star of Hollywoods Golden Age. The two most profound moments in my life the birth of my kids and being bedside as my step-father passed this morning, Max wrote in his post Monday, along with a black and white photo of Margolin. James Garner was such a nice guy, recalled David Wilson [Gracepoint], The Glitter Domes construction co-ordinator. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. Disable anytime. You may opt-out by. He went out to California to study with Brown at his acting school. Actor Stuart Margolin died earlier this week following a long battle with cancer. Thats why I played poker and didnt watch The Ed Sullivan Show, because Maverick was on.. The character Angel was very loveable, because you Please refresh the page and try again. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Northern Exposure, Quantum Leap, and, as you might expect, The Rockford Files. December 14, 2022 by Benjamin Johnson. I was a juvenile judge, and I found him guilty and referred him to the Dallas Police Department, said Patricia, who also went on to have a career in law enforcement. Before the wrap party began there, Garners assistant dropped by to ask if the restaurant had cable TV and was told it didnt. (Image credit: ABC Photo Archive/Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty Images), I consent the use of my personal data in accordance with Future's. He was 82. He also wrote Margolin was on trial for running away from home and attempting to live on his own at age 14. Margolin was also a very busy TV director. It closed down after a year, and then I was approached by Jims executive producer and Stephen J. Cannell to be part of [NBCs] The Rockford Files. I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. When Margolin announced his scene would be with Garner, Siegel was elated until they went into overtime and scrapped it. He wanted to watch the Los Angeles Raiders football team. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy award -winning character actor who co-starred in The Rockford Files, has died. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. But theres something lovable about him. Stuart Margolin, "Rockford Files" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" actor, has died. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much, because hes rotten to the core, James Garner wrote in his 2011 memoir, The Garner Files. Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What vegetables can I grow indoors? Stuart Margolin, a character actor best known for playing the sidekick to James Garners private detective on the hit series The Rockford Files, a role that won Mr. Margolin back-to-back Emmy Awards as best supporting actor in 1979 and 1980, died on Monday in Staunton, Va. I remember intensely this scene where they were getting reaction shots [from Lithgow and Garner] when Margot says something provocative, and he had a shy reaction, he recalled. Master Sergeant Big Joe was played by Telly Savalas. Margolin also appeared in M*A*S*H, The Fall Guy, Cannon, Hill Street Blues, 30 Rock and in films including Days of Heaven and S.O.B., Margolins stepson, Bosch: Legacy cast member Max Martini, took to Instagram with a heartfelt tribute as he explained how the veteran actors immediate family surrounded him during his final moments: The two most profound moments in my life the birth of my kids and being bedside as my step-father passed this morning. Margolin got best supporting actor Emmys in 1979 and 1980 for his Angel role. 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Indeed, Margolin received Emmys in 1979 and 1980 as best supporting actor in a drama series for his portrayal of Angel, a former San Quentin cellmate of Garners P.I. He spent two years studying there, followed by another one back in New York. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5mycPoTxPP, R.I.P. After getting kicked out of several public schools, he went to a boarding school in Nashville and a private school in Dallas. He was 82. "It closed down after a year, and then I was approached by Jim's executive producer and Stephen J. Cannell to be part of [NBC's] The Rockford Files. (Margolin had written several tunes recorded by Arizona rocker Jerry Riopelle, and he performed his own songs on a country rock album,And the Angel Sings, released in 1980.). Margolin and Garner were also in western Nichols, with Garner again in the title role, as a sheriff, and Margolin playing his deputy. Stuart Margolin, Emmy-winner from The Rockford Files, character actor and director. So my career got a little bigger, I won a couple of Emmys, and Ive had a real steady career over the years with a lot of parts.. I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought Id have more fun, which I never regretted.". He worked with Garner again on his 1981 TV series Bret Maverick. On the big screen, he appeared in Blake Edwards S.O.B. and The Hoax with Richard Gere. The Emmy-winning actors death was announced by his stepson. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. "It wasn't a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. Margolins career began in the 1960s in appearances on shows including The Fugitive and The Monkees. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought Id have more fun, which I never regretted., It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did. Margolin got his start acting in the early 1960s, with some of his earliest acting credits being guest star roles on black-and-white sitcoms like The Gertrude Berg Show and Ensign OToole. He proceeded to make sporadic appearances on shows including Bewitched, That Girl, The Mary Tyler Moore Show and The Partridge Family. before ultimately scoring a recurring gig on Love, American Style, which he even directed an episode of in 1973. You will receive a verification email shortly. More recently, Margolin appeared on episodes of The X-Files and NCIS; the 2012 theatrical The Discoverers; and he wrote and starred in the theatrical What the Night Can Do in 2020. His zodiac sign was Aquarius. Stuart Margolin has died. ), Recalled Margolin in a 2017 interview: I was being sought after as a young character actor and comedian until I had a choice to be onThe Mary Tyler Moore Showor onNicholswith Jim Garner. * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. Added: 12 Dec 2022 pic.twitter.com/6E1QFF16la, Sad to learn of the passing of Stuart Margolin. Margolin also played a manic, manipulative character in the Blake Edwards movies S.O.B. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. He was 82 and suffered from pancreatic cancer. Margolin got best supporting actor Emmys in 1979 and 1980 for his Angel role. The Rockford Files was on NBC from 1974 to 1980. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. Alongside appearing on screen Margolin directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman, Touched by an Angel, The Love Boat, Magnum, P.I., Northern Exposure, Quantum Leap and The Rockford Files. He had worked on the NBC series Nichols with Garner, who anchored The Glitter Dome as Al Mackey, an L.A. homicide detective investigating the murder of a This is a BETA experience. Margolins first regularly scheduled series role was opposite James Garner in the one season western Nichols in the 1971-72 TV season. The actor, who was born in Iowa and later lived in Dallas, Texas, got his break in the industry after meeting Barney Brown a mentor to Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall at a theater summer camp in Colorado, and later following Brown to California, according to THR. My beat is network and cable television, digital and syndication. In one of my fav M*A*S*H* ep pic.twitter.com/j8QOSloCRp, Psychedelic Jukebox (@60sPsychJukebox) December 13, 2022. Along with The Rockford Files, he made an impact with great performances in many films likeS.O.B., A Fine Mess, and Death Wish, and TV shows including Mr. Smith and Tom Stone. Margolins role as Evelyn landed him Emmy awards in 1979 and 1980 for best supporting actor. They cut and Stuart walks up to Jim and whispers something, then Jim nods and they do another take., Garners performance was so contained, it was a lesson in subtlety, said Woloshen, noting while some might have assumed he was standoffish, he was just an ultra-shy guy.. Keep em cold.. Stuart Margolin diedon December 12 at the age of 82. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5mycPoTxPP, Super 70s Sports (@Super70sSports) December 13, 2022, Remembered Margolin in a 2017 interview: I was being sought after as a young character actor and comedian until I had a choice to be onThe Mary Tyler Moore Showor onNicholswith Jim Garner. Enable push notifications on your device. One of his most notable acting appearances began in 1974 as he starred in NBCs The Rockford Files. In the detective drama, Margolin acted alongside actor James Garner as the trouble-making friend of Garners Jim Rockford, named Evelyn Angel Martin. Margolins first important movie role was as Pvt. Never miss a story sign up for PEOPLE's free daily newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. ), Super Sky Point to Stuart Margolin, who made Angel such a memorable and endearing character on The Rockford Files. RIP Pappy. So my career got a little bigger, I won a couple of Emmys, and I've had a real steady career over the years with a lot of parts. All Rights Reserved. Martini recalled the impact Margolin had on her family. He also starred alongside Garner in the early 1970s Western Nichols, which ran for one season, and another Western, Bret Maverick, in 1981-82. 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The multi-hyphenate also directed numerous TV episodes, with notable credits being two episodes of 1977s Wonder Woman, seven episodes of The Love Boat in the same year and three episodes of Intelligence in the early 2000s. and was a busy TV director and songwriter. But theres something lovable about him. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. He never missed a game.. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. Northwest Passage: United States 19581959 26 Keith Larsen, Buddy Ebsen, Don Burnett: Based on the novel of the same name. Stuart Margolin an American film, stage, and television actor and director, has died. Margolin, one of the busiest character actors of his era, appeared in episodes of Love, American Style, The Partridge Family and The Mary Tyler Moore Show. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, But the burgeoning stars big break emerged with a recurring role as sidekick Deputy Mitchell alongside co-star James Garner on NBCs 1971 series Nichols., Wed made screen tests but couldnt find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip from Love, American Style,' Garner wrote of Margolin in his 2011 memoir, The Garner Files. It wasnt a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. The following year he played a major role, giving Charles Bronson his first weapon in Death Wish. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. His first major movie role was in 1970s Kellys Heroes with Telly Savalas. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images), Club on May 15, 2014 in New York City. [20] According to stepdaughter Michelle Martini, Margolin had been I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. He was 82. And he was an amazing husband to my mother.. After he graduated from Scottsdale (Arizona) High School in 1958, he moved to Southern California with Brown, who is now a teacher and director at the Pasadena Playhouse. New York, WebMargolin, his wife and stepchildren lived on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada for twenty two years. He was 82.https://t.co/JJHUVtAjfo. Stuart Margolin was a longtime character actor who starred as con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. Died: Monday, December 12, 2022. ( Who else died on December 12? ) Details of death: Died of natural causes at the age of 82. We invite you to share condolences for Stuart Margolin in our Guest Boo k. Palm trees suddenly appeared, a Paramount Pictures-type movie studio entrance was erected at Victoria High School, Oak Bay Marina doubled as Marina del Rey, Princess Mary Restaurant posed as a saloon and Harbour View School became a Los Angeles police station, as Victoria masqueraded as the City of Angels. Crew works on the set during filming of The Glitter Dome in Victoria in October 1983 at Vic High. It wasnt a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, family members confirmed on Instagram Monday. The Rockford Files ran for six seasons, led to several telefilms, and was a huge hit when it was shown over and over again. Patricia recalled her lifelong romance with Margolin to USA Today, which began when they were teenagers and met in juvenile court. ;Northern Exposure;Quantum Leap; and, to be expected,The Rockford Files. Stuart Margolin, the actor best known for his role as Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s detective drama The Rockford Files, has died. A great actor/writer/producer/director. It just got to a point where it was too hard to fight [the cancer] anymore, she said. He always reminded me a little bit of Abbie Hoffman. He Michael Woloshen, CHEK Medias creative services director, savoured his experience appearing as a camera operator in scenes filmed at Memorial Arena. After graduating from Scottsdale (Arizona) High School in 1958, he followed Brown, now an acting teacher and director at the Pasadena Playhouse, to Southern California. Thank you for signing up to Broadcasting & Cable. His journalism has also appeared in The New York Times, The Philadelphia Inquirer, Playboy and New York magazine. He directed several episodes of television, includingshows Touched by an Angel, Magnum, P.I. and Quantum Leap., Charles Trepany and Elise Brisco, USA TODAY. (The Arizona rocker Jerry Riopelle recorded a few of Margolins songs, and he also sang his own songs on the 1980 country rock album And the Angel Sings.). He was a lovely man.. ", "It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did," he continued. In addition to his acting career, Margolin was also a writer, producer and director. 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He also worked behind the camera as a director for many different TV shows, including Touched by an Angel, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, and The Rockford Files. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty. He reprised his role in a number of Rockford Files TV movies in the 1990s. I hope his first act in the hereafter is to call his old pal Jimmy and tell him hes in trouble and needs his help. He moved to New York to live with his older brother, Arnold, who was appearing on Broadway as a replacement actor in the original production ofThe Diary of Anne Frank, then attended summer theater camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he met Barney Brown, a man who mentored Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman and Robert Duvall. He was 82 and Margolin was a very successful character actor, earning two Emmy Awards for his role as Angel in the detective series The Rockford Files, in which his character is the former cellmate of James Garner's lead character Jim Rockford. He sadly passed away in Staunton, Virginia on December 12, 2022, family members confirmed on Monday. Stuart Margolin, Emmy-winning Rockford Files actor, dies at 82 As James Garners pal Angel, he won back-to-back Emmy Awards for the NBC detective drama. The Rockford Filesran for six seasons, spawned several telefilms and was a huge hit in reruns. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. His stepdaughter Michelle Martini told USA Today on Wednesday that the actor died Monday, a decade after he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Margolin's friend and co-star James Garner wrote a memoir in 2011 titled "The Garner Files," where he discussed his role in the hit show. Famed actor Stuart Margolin also starred in "Love, American Style," "Blackouts" and "The Censor." (Getty Images) In the series, Margolins character, Angel, is a pathological liar who befriended Jim in prison. My line was: Thats the last F-ing hurricane movie Ill ever do, Siegel said, flashing back to the most lucrative day in my life and my biggest disappointment., Why? At the same time were four appearances on the comedy Ensign OToole in 1962. Stuart Margolin, best known for his Emmy-winning role on The Rockford Files, died Monday at 82 of natural causes, according to The Hollywood Reporter. Grant Wahl Detained for Wearing Gay Pride Shirt at World Cup Dies at 48, Longtime College Football Coach Mike Leach Died at Age 61. He would later appear in episodes of M*A*S*H and Magnum P.I. Margolin also became a familiar face on the anthology comedy Love, American Style, appearing in 29 episodes from 1969-73. Stuart Margolin (January 31, 1940 December 12, 2022) was an American film, theater and television actor and director who won two Emmy Awards for playing Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s television series The Rockford Files Were. The death was originally confirmed by the actor's stepson, Max Martini, on Instagram, but the post has since been removed. Stuart Margolin has died. Had the good fortune to work with him as both an actor and a director on the Showtime series Beggars and Choosers in the 90s. Aside from his brother and stepsons, his third wife, Pat, and her daughter, costume designer Michelle Martini, are also still alive. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. Margolin's stepson, Christopher Martini, directed the movie. He was 82. Emmy-Winning Rockford Files Actor Stuart Margolin Dies At 82 by Dana Daly 1 month ago Stuart Margolin died on December 12 at age 82. I thought that was very kind of him, over and above what youd expect, Jeliazkov said. Margolin's connection to Rockford Files star James Garner dated back to the early 1970s when the actor cast him in Nichols as a "sidekick who was a shifty-eyed, backstabbing rat, but also lovable," Garner wrote in his 2011 memoir, The Garner Files. Margolin was also busy snagging assignments as a TV director in episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman, Touched by an Angel, The Love Boat, Magnum, P.I., Northern Exposure, Quantum Leap and The Rockford Files. Then, he was in The Gambler (1974) with James Caan, the sequel to Westworld called Futureworld (1976), Days of Heaven (1978) as a mill foreman, and a few episodes of M*A*S*H. R.I.P.
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