'Breaking Bad' actor Mark Margolis dies at 83 following illness
A post shared by Bryan Cranston (@bryancranston) Bob Odenkirk, the star of the "Better Call Saul" spin-off series, described Margolis as a powerful screen presence Also read: How Hollywood Will Promote Films and TV Shows Without Stars (or Major Influencers) In "Breaking Bad," Margolis portrayed the patriarch of the Salamanca family, a drug-smuggling cartel, who becomes wheelchair-bound after being poisoned by a rival. The character is only able to communicate by tapping a bell with his finger.
Also read: Hollywood studios say they offered actors $1 billion in gains before strike Born in Philadelphia in 1939, Margolis pursued a career in acting and found success as a character actor, appearing in various films and TV series, including "Scarface," "Ace Ventura: Pet Detective," "Black Swan," and "Oz." He received an Emmy nomination for his role in "Breaking Bad" in 2012. (With inputs from AFP)
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