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. Margolins career began in the 1960s in appearances on shows including The Fugitive and The Monkees. Margolin was born on January 31, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. He was 82. But theres something lovable about him. Love you Stuart Margolin, he added. He directed several episodes of television, includingshows Touched by an Angel, Magnum, P.I. and Quantum Leap., Charles Trepany and Elise Brisco, USA TODAY. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, has died. Peter Fonda retrieves gone from a fallen Stuart Margolin in a scene from the film 'Futureworld', [+] 1976. 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. My beat is network and cable television, digital and syndication. You will receive a verification email shortly. He guest-starred on many TV showsincluding The Virginian, The Monkees,, M*A*S*H and That Girl. He was one of the ensemble actors on Love American Style who appeared on the show in multiple sketches every week. The actor won two Emmys for his role in 'The Rockford Files' and had an illustrious career. Veteran actor 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. (Photo by Getty Images). A great actor/writer/producer/director. When James Garner died last weekend, many of us felt as if we had lost an old friend. (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, now based in West Virginia, was a paternal presence, presiding over a set with a family atmosphere. In 1973, he starred in Gunsmoke as an outlaw. December 14, 2022 by Benjamin Johnson. Margolin is survived by a brother, Arnold, stepsons Max and Christopher Martini, his third wife, Pat, and her daughter Michelle Martini. And early guest appearances on The Lieutenant, Burkes Law, The Fugitive, Ben Casey and The Alfred Hitchcock Hour indicated he was equally adept in dramas. He hosts the podcasts Busted Pilot, about whats new in television, and Series Business, a chat with the creator of a new program, and writes the column The Watchman. He joined B+C in 2005. He later was in the cast of Love, American Style. In 1970, when Garner was about to star as a sheriff of a small Arizona town on NBCsNichols his first network series sinceMaverick he needed a sidekick who was a shifty-eyed, backstabbing rat, but also lovable to play his scruffy deputy, he wrote in his 2011 memoir,The Garner Files. Margolin also brought his manic, manipulative persona to the Blake Edwards films S.O.B. 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. Margolins most recent projects include a voice acting role in the short film Home, which was released earlier this year, along with What the Night Can Do, which Margolin starred in and wrote under the direction of stepson Christopher Martini. * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. Michael Woloshen, CHEK Medias creative services director, savoured his experience appearing as a camera operator in scenes filmed at Memorial Arena. 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. ", "It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did," he continued. RIP to one of the best character actors of the age: Stuart Margolin. Mr. Margolin was featured in his two-time Emmy Award-winning role as Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files on getTV. 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. He would later appear in episodes of M*A*S*H and Magnum P.I. Stuart Margolin diedon December 12 at the age of 82. Little Joe. (Telly Savalas was Master Sergeant Big Joe.). 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. Dedicated daily to memorializing notable personalities. Character actor played Angel Martin, sidekick to Rockford. 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. "The Stuart Margolin, most well-known for playing Evelyn "Angel" Martin in the '70s TV series The Rockford Files, passed away at the age of 82. Margolin got best supporting actor Emmys in 1979 and 1980 for his Angel role. Stuart Margolin has died. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy award -winning character actor who co-starred in The Rockford Files, has died. 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. In 1973, he played as a bandit in Gunsmoke. Margolin also played a manic, manipulative character in the Blake Edwards movies S.O.B. James Garner was such a nice guy, recalled David Wilson [Gracepoint], The Glitter Domes construction co-ordinator. The following year he played a major role, giving Charles Bronson his first weapon in Death Wish. It wasnt a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. Before the wrap party began there, Garners assistant dropped by to ask if the restaurant had cable TV and was told it didnt. 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. The film, which co-starred John Lithgow as Mackeys partner and featured Margolin as the murder victims unctuous nephew, also involved many local showbiz notables, including the late actor Colin Skinner; its location manager, prolific B.C. He also earned an Emmy nomination in 1987 for outstanding directing in a variety or music program for The Tracey Ullman Show.. He also wrote and directed. Added: 12 Dec 2022 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. The smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. In one of my fav M*A*S*H* ep pic.twitter.com/j8QOSloCRp, Psychedelic Jukebox (@60sPsychJukebox) December 13, 2022. He was the love of my life all my life, Patricia said. STUART MARGOLIN: The Inside Story Of His Legacy And Impacts (Passing of the Greats) (English Edition) eBook : Lambert, Erik: Amazon.com.mx: Tienda Kindle Patricia recalled her lifelong romance with Margolin to USA Today, which began when they were teenagers and met in juvenile court. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. 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. The death was originally confirmed by the actor's stepson, Max Martini, on Instagram, but the post has since been removed. His stepdaughter Michelle Martini told USA Today on Wednesday that the 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 in the original Broadway production of The Diary of Anne Frank as a replacement actor. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images). He never missed a game.. He was a lovely man.. But theres something lovable about him. Martini recalled the impact Margolin had on her family. It was my first experience on a big production, so I was fascinated. Please refresh the page and try again. I knew he was the one for the part. (Margolin played a drunk man who hit his head on his jail cell bars. 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. 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. Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Crew works on the set during filming of The Glitter Dome in Victoria in October 1983 at Vic High. 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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. Margolin's stepson, Christopher Martini, directed the movie. WebStuart Margolin died on December 12 at age 82. Garner was as loyal to the Emmy-winning actor and director as Jim Rockford was to hustler Angel Martin, the sidekick Margolin played to oily perfection in The Rockford Files. 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. Michael Malone, senior content producer at B+C/Multichannel News, covers network programming, including entertainment, news and sports on broadcast, cable and streaming; and local broadcast television. Siegel had encountered Garner before, during his childhood in L.A. He would hold up the fence for us so we could sneak in, back when the L.A. Open was held at Rancho Park. Margolin appeared opposite Charles Bronson inThe Stone Killer(1973) andDeath Wish(1974) both directed by Michael Winner playing a contractor who arranges mob hits in the former and the guy who gives Bronsons revenge-seeking Paul Kersey the gift of a revolver in the latter. In a 2017 interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Margolin said,"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. 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. pic.twitter.com/6E1QFF16la, Sad to learn of the passing of Stuart Margolin. Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, family members confirmed on Instagram Monday. In both The Stone Killer (1973) and Death Wish (1974), which were both directed by Michael Winner, Margolin played opposite Charles Bronson. The Illinois State Rifle Association lawsuit appears to be the first in federal court to challenge Illinois new weapons ban, but it is part of a burgeoning legal effort aimed at undoing the new law. This item is the best DVD and final season of the famed Rockford Files Series that aired from 1974 to 1980. He then played a Navy man on NBCs Ensign OToole, starring Dean Jones, and kept busy with roles on shows like Burkes Law, The Fugitive, 12 OClock High, Occasional Wife, and The Monkees. 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. He was 82. But theres something lovable about him. Christopher Martini, another stepson of Margolin's, told The Hollywood Reporterthat the 82-year-old died of natural causes inStaunton, 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 sadly passed away in Staunton, Virginia on December 12, 2022, family members confirmed on Monday. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images), Club on May 15, 2014 in New York City. He began a long collaboration and friendship with Hollywood star James Garner when he cast Margolinon his 1971 TV series Nichols where Margolin played a shifty yet lovable sidekick. 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. All Rights Reserved. I thought that was very kind of him, over and above what youd expect, Jeliazkov said. He was 82. 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. And may old friends be together again. Patrick Doyle, a waiter at Chantecler (now Fireside Grill) in 1983, also experienced Garners earthy charm. He also became a prolific television director, reported The Hollywood Reporter. More recently, Margolin was on 30 Rock and The X-Files and he was in Arbitrage (2012) with Richard Gere. WebMargolin, his wife and stepchildren lived on Salt Spring Island in British Columbia, Canada for twenty two years. He always reminded me a little bit of Abbie Hoffman. Aside from his brother and stepsons, his third wife, Pat, and her daughter, costume designer Michelle Martini, are also still alive. 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. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, #RIP pic.twitter.com/5mycPoTxPP, R.I.P. Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: What vegetables can I grow indoors? More recently, he appeared on screen in 30 Rock and had a guest spot as Dr. I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought Id have more fun, which I never regretted.". You may opt-out by. 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. After getting kicked out of several public schools, he went to a boarding school in Nashville and a private school in Dallas. In 1981, when Garner came back to play Bret Maverick in a new NBC show, Margolin played a bad guy named Philo Sandeen who said he was an Indian scout and went by the name Standing Bear. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). ), Margolins first significant movie role came in the war film/caper flickKellys Heroes(1970), where he played Pvt. (1981), as a stars (Julie Andrews) insidious personal assistant, andA Fine Mess(1986), as a bumbling crook in the filmmakers homage to slapstick. (His brother executive produced the anthology show, co-wrote the theme song and was a TV writer. 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(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. His first TV role was on The Gertrude Berg Show. The Rockford Filesran for six seasons, spawned several telefilms and was a huge hit in reruns. 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. Known for his role as con man Evelyn "Angel" Martin on the 1970s detective drama series, for which he won two Emmys, Margolin later featured in two Blake Edwards movies, 1981's S.O.B. Stuart Margolin was a longtime character actor who starred as con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. Died: Monday, December 12, 2022. Another stepson, director Christopher Martini, told The Hollywood Reporter that Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia. (1981), as a stars (Julie Andrews) sneaky personal assistant, and A Fine Mess (1986), as a bumbling crook in the directors homage to slapstick. Margolin also directed several telefilms starring Garner, including 1982sThe Long Summer of George Adamsand 1984sThe Glitter Dome, and composed the score for those two as well. 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. He was 82. (Photo by Craig Barritt/Getty Images). This is a BETA experience. He was 82. (His brother was one of the shows producers, helped write the theme song, and wrote for TV.). Keep em cold.. Where are you getting this? Garner asked, smiling. Margolin was also a very busy TV director. 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. Margolins role as Evelyn landed him Emmy awards in 1979 and 1980 for best supporting actor. The Rockford Files ran for six seasons, led to several telefilms, and was a huge hit when it was shown over and over again. Ask Lisi: Same-sex fling before marriage shouldn't be an issue. Stuart Margolin an American film, stage, and television actor and director, has died. Before Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce I wanted to be Maverick. The Long Summer of George Adams (1982) and The Glitter Dome (1984), both starring James Garner, were both directed by Margolin and had music written for them. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. NY 10036. RIP Pappy. We remember Stuart Margolin, who sadly passed away yesterday. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. Master Sergeant Big Joe was played by Telly Savalas. You could see the pain in his face, but he was a real trouper.. His zodiac sign was Aquarius. A friendship with the legendary James Garner opened several doors for Margolin, who appeared with the star of Maverick multiple times on screen. His back was torturing him and he didnt want to go out, so I brought Pagliaccis food to his hotel, Siegel recalled. While his $1,250 featured-player paycheque was sweet, getting to hang out with Garner at the Regent was better, he said. 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. He was 82. Margolins stepson He was 82. Not long after their court date, Patricia and Margolin met again at a dance and thats how the romance started, she said. More recently, Margolin appeared on30 RockandThe X-Filesand with Richard Gere inArbitrage(2012), and he wroteWhat the Night Can Do(2017), stepping in to also star when the original leading man, Martin Sheen, suffered an injury. Margolin and Garners off-screen friendship would lead to him being offered a role on another NBC project The Rockford Files which followed the crime-solving mysteries of private detective and former con artist Jim Rockford. His first major movie role was in 1970s Kellys Heroes with Telly Savalas. James Garner's pal also appeared in 'Death Wish' and 'S.O.B.' I knew he was the one for the part.. He was 82.https://t.co/JJHUVtAjfo. Margolins stepson says he passed surrounded by family. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. In between pairing again with Garner in the aforementioned The Rockford Files in 1974, his guest TV spots included comedies The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Partridge Family and MASH; and dramas Cannon and Gunsmoke. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. The project, which could bring in 1,500 new residences, is part of a continued push by developers into sites west of downtown, despite signs of caution the market. 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. An hour later he comes back with Garner, and a rental TV with rabbit ears, recalled Doyle. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much, because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. 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. 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. 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.. The character Angel was very loveable, because you The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Stuart Margolins cause of death was announced as natural causes. He grew up in Dallas. Senior producer, Legacy.com. ;Northern Exposure;Quantum Leap; and, to be expected,The Rockford Files. Stuart Margolin, Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, dies at 82, Dear Abby: After his babys birth, dad turns to booze, weed, The Son: Tone-deaf follow-up to The Father has none of its originality, Alice, Darling: Anna Kendricks drama of a toxic relationship sticks with you, Chicagos music scene history explored in NPR radio series, Ron Jeremy ruled mentally incompetent to stand trial on rape charges, Next stop Chicago? Actor and director Stuart Margolin, who is immediately known for his two-time Emmy Award-winning role as con man Evelyn Angel Martin on detective drama The Alongside his acting credits, Margolin also directed TV showsincluding episodes of The Rockford Filesand the 1984 crime drama film The Glitter Dome. "I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought I'd have more fun, which I never regretted. I told him theres a radio in the kitchen. Margolin, who won two Emmy Awards for his performance on the show, passed away Monday, according to an Instagram post from his actor stepson Max Martini. He was 82. Wed made screen tests but couldnt find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip fromLove, American Style. "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. Margolins death was confirmed by his stepson, (James Garner) on NBCs The Rockford Files. Stuart Margolin, "Rockford Files" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" actor, has died. and 1986's A Fine Mess. Margolins first regularly scheduled series role was opposite James Garner in the one season western Nichols in the 1971-72 TV season. He took birth in Davenport, Lowa, United States. 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. (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.). The death was originally Nearly 20 years after a CTA experiment with bus surveillance cameras failed miserably, Mayor Lori Lightfoot wants to try it again and then some in a designated downtown area. Wed made screen tests but couldnt find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip fromLove, American Style. He won two Emmy Awards for playing Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s television series The Rockford Files. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. This was Maverick! Siegel exclaimed. 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. He directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show, Wonder Woman, Touched by an Angel, The Love Boat, Magnum, P.I. They recently celebrated 40 years of marriage. He was 82. 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. Margolin was born in 1940 in Davenport, Iowa and started in theater. 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. 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