He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. On the big screen, Margolin appeared opposite Charles Bronson in The Stone Killer in 1973 and Death Wish in 1974; and opposite Peter Fonda in Futureworld in 1976, among other titles. 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 Margolin later said he "never regretted" his longtime collaboration with Garner. He was one of the most generous people Ive ever met, Martini said. 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. RIP Pappy. 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. Margolin and Garner were also in western Nichols, with Garner again in the title role, as a sheriff, and Margolin playing his deputy. 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. I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. Garner also praised Heather Day Jeliazkov for a disco dance sequence she choreographed for a scene at New York, New York (now Sugar), doubling as the smoky cops hangout of the title. NY 10036. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy award -winning character actor who co-starred in The Rockford Files, has died. 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. It was my first experience on a big production, so I was fascinated. Little Joe in the war/heist movie Kellys Heroes, which came out in 1970. 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. 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. Although he suffered from recurring back pain while shooting here in October of 1983, the star was clearly happy reuniting with the films director, Stuart Margolin, who then lived on Saltspring Island. In the first, he was a contractor who set up mob hits, and in the second, he was the guy who gave Bronsons revenge-seeking character, Paul Kersey, a gun. (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 directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman, Touched by an Angel, The Love Boat, Magnum, P.I. 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. His first major movie role was in 1970s Kellys Heroes with Telly Savalas. 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. 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 knew he was the one for the part. (Margolin was playing a drunk who hit his head on the bars of his jail cell. He was 82. 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. "I was being sought after as a young character actor and comedian until I had a choice to be on The Mary Tyler Moore Show or on Nichols with Jim Garner," he said in an interview in 2017, per THR. Martini recalled the impact Margolin had on her family. 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. We remember Stuart Margolin, who sadly passed away yesterday. Margolin made his onscreen debut in 1961 on an episode of CBSThe Gertrude Berg Show, recurred as a Navy man on NBCsEnsign OToole, starring Dean Jones, and kept busy with appearances on shows likeBurkes Law,The Fugitive,12 OClock High,Occasional WifeandThe Monkees. 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. Margolins stepson confirmed his death on his social media page. NEW YORK, NY - MAY 15: Stuart Margolin attends "The Discoverers" New York screening at The Core [+] Club on May 15, 2014 in New York City. Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. An hour later he comes back with Garner, and a rental TV with rabbit ears, recalled Doyle. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images). 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. I thought that was very kind of him, over and above what youd expect, Jeliazkov said. You could see the pain in his face, but he was a real trouper.. I told him theres a radio in the kitchen. 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. 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RIP.https://t.co/IoGQEAoDt4, Angel was only in 37 of the original 119 Rockford Files eps and he was brilliant, funny and unforgettable in each one of them. 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. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/PU9nmys4dP. He was 82. 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. Answer (1 of 2): He was most well known for playing the character Angel in The Rockford Files, sort of a sidekick character who often got Rockford into trouble. Margolins first important movie role was as Pvt. 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 sleazy movie mogul, and Margot Kidder, who played Willie, an eccentric actress. He was 82. Where are you getting this? Garner asked, smiling. Thats why I played poker and didnt watch The Ed Sullivan Show, because Maverick was on.. A friendship with the legendary James Garner opened several doors for Margolin, who appeared with the star of Maverick multiple times on screen. Margolin also played a manic, manipulative character in the Blake Edwards movies S.O.B. Born January 31, 1940 in Davenport, Iowa, Stuart Margolin debuted on the small screen with three appearances on the sitcom The Gertrude Berg Show in the 1961-62 TV season. Born on Jan. 31, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa, and raised in Dallas, Margolin attended a boarding school in Nashville and a private school in Dallas after he got booted out of several public schools. The character Angel was very loveable, because you Margolin, who won two Emmy Awards for his performance on the show, passed away on Monday, according to an Instagram post from his actor stepson, Stuart Margolin, 1980. the great Stuart Margolin. Margolin also proved to be a prolific TV director, helming episodes ofThe Mary Tyler Moore Show; Wonder Woman;Touched by an Angel;The Love Boat;Magnum, P.I. He sadly passed away in Staunton, Virginia on December 12, 2022, family members confirmed on Monday. Margolins stepson He never missed a game.. His zodiac sign was Aquarius. He also earned an Emmy nomination in 1987 for outstanding directing in a variety or music program for The Tracey Ullman Show.. New York, And may old friends be together again. While Woloshen made just $26, Pagliaccis co-founder Howie Siegel made much more after a long day at Craigdarroch Castle, where he was to appear as a Hollywood agent in a party scene. ", "It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did," he continued. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, has died. "It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did. Margolin got best supporting actor Emmys in 1979 and 1980 for his Angel role. Before Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce I wanted to be Maverick. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images). The death was originally Margolin's stepson, Christopher Martini, directed the movie. In both The Stone Killer (1973) and Death Wish (1974), which were both directed by Michael Winner, Margolin played opposite Charles Bronson. The death was originally confirmed by the actor's stepson, Max Martini, on Instagram, but the post has since been removed. He would later appear in episodes of M*A*S*H and Magnum P.I. Stuart Margolin has died. "I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought I'd have more fun, which I never regretted. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. 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. Wed made screen tests but couldnt find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip fromLove, American Style. He then went to a summer theatre camp in Steamboat Springs, Colorado, where he met Barney Brown, who taught Dustin Hoffman, Gene Hackman, and Robert Duvall. He later was in the cast of Love, American Style. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. Sign up below. I knew he was the one for the part. (Margolin played a drunk man who hit his head on his jail cell bars. WebStuart Margolin died on December 12 at age 82. 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