Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, family members confirmed on Instagram Monday. He reprised his role in a number of Rockford Files TV movies in the 1990s. He never missed a game.. Margolin was on trial for running away from home and attempting to live on his own at age 14. 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 continued. "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 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. Mr. Margolin was featured in his two-time Emmy Award-winning role as Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files on getTV. It closed down after a year, and then I was approached by Jims executive producer and Stephen J. 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He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. Margolins career began in the 1960s in appearances on shows including The Fugitive and The Monkees. Other lawsuits have been filed in state court. He would later appear in episodes of M*A*S*H and Magnum P.I. Stuart Margolin, the actor best known for his role as Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s detective drama The Rockford Files, has died. 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. (His brother was one of the shows producers, helped write the theme song, and wrote for TV.). He was 82. And he was an amazing husband to my mother.. Rockford turns over a new leaf, going from criminal to detective, and Angel causes trouble as one of his closest friends who can't seem to let go of his convict past. He was 82. 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. Martini recalled the impact Margolin had on her family. Little Joe in the war/heist movie Kellys Heroes, which came out in 1970. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. Margolins first important movie role was as Pvt. "It wasn't a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. 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. 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. In 1973, he played as a bandit in Gunsmoke. ", "It was a great series with great writers and the favorite show Jim ever did," he continued. Stuart Margolin, a man or woman actor satisfactory recognized for gambling as the sidekick to James Garners non-public detective in the hit collection The Rockford documents, a position that won Mr. Margolin lower back-to-returned Emmy Awards as best helping actor in 1979 and 1980, died on Monday in Staunton, Va. The actor married her mother Patricia Margolin in 1982, becoming stepfather to her and her brothers Max and Christopher. He was 82. 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. In 1970, Garner was about to star as the sheriff of a small Arizona town on NBCs Nichols. He was 82. Northwest Passage: United States 19581959 26 Keith Larsen, Buddy Ebsen, Don Burnett: Based on the novel of the same name. Stuart Margolin, 1980. We remember Stuart Margolin, who sadly passed away yesterday. James Garner was such a nice guy, recalled David Wilson [Gracepoint], The Glitter Domes construction co-ordinator. Stuart Margolin Passed Away on 12 December 2022 at the age of 82 in Staunton, Virginia, United States. Margolin got best supporting actor Emmys in 1979 and 1980 for his Angel role. Stuart Margolin, "Rockford Files" and "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" actor, has died. 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. 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. At the same time were four appearances on the comedy Ensign OToole in 1962. 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 career spanned nearly six decades, with his first acting credit in 1961 in The Gertrude Berg Show and his most recent credit as a voice actor in the 2022 short film Home, per IMDb. 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. (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.). He was one of the most generous people Ive ever met, Martini said. (Photo by Getty Images). 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. 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. His first major movie role was in 1970s Kellys Heroes with Telly Savalas. He was 82. Future US, Inc. Full 7th Floor, 130 West 42nd Street, Added: 12 Dec 2022 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. His stepson Christopher directed. 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 was 82. He won two Best Supporting Actor Emmies playing James Garner's former cell-mate 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. Alongside his acting credits, Margolin also directed TV showsincluding episodes of The Rockford Filesand the 1984 crime drama film The Glitter Dome. He originally thought hed be interacting with the late filmmaker George P. Cosmatos (Rambo) and that it would give me the chance to be chummy with him.. 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. 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.. 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. A post shared by Max Martini (@maxmartinila). He really took my brothers and myself, and he made a family for us, and he changed our lives in so many ways. Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, family members confirmed on Instagram Monday. You could see the pain in his face, but he was a real trouper.. Margolin died Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), reported on Instagram. "I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought I'd have more fun, which I never regretted. 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. Thats why I played poker and didnt watch The Ed Sullivan Show, because Maverick was on.. 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. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin 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. More recently, Margolin was on 30 Rock and The X-Files and he was in Arbitrage (2012) with Richard Gere. 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. 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. pic.twitter.com/I7IVOHx1yU, A friendship with the legendary James Garner opened several doors for Margolin, who appeared with the star of Maverick multiple times on screen. Broadcasting+Cable is part of Future US Inc, an international media group and leading digital publisher. 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. Margolin, now based in West Virginia, was a paternal presence, presiding over a set with a family atmosphere. He took birth in Davenport, Lowa, United States. 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. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. 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. WebStuart Margolin died on December 12 at age 82. I thought that was very kind of him, over and above what youd expect, Jeliazkov said. 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-N-Out burger expanding east of Texas for first time, Under fire: States assault weapons ban challenged by two lawsuits with others on the way, Rare double-striped steelhead caught on the Chicago lakefront, Man with disability shot, critically wounded while waiting for bus outside Back of the Yards home, New York-based firm submits three-tower plan for Fulton Market, Ex-Bull Joakim Noah wins basketball game at Roland Garros, Gun lobby, stores file federal challenge to assault weapons ban, arguing it violates right to keep and bear common arms, City wants to use cameras to nail motorists who block bus or bike lanes, loading zones. His back was torturing him and he didnt want to go out, so I brought Pagliaccis food to his hotel, Siegel recalled. He went there to study for two years, then came back to New York for another year. Margolin later said he "never regretted" his longtime collaboration with Garner. He was 82 and suffered from pancreatic cancer. Love you Stuart Margolin, he added. He was the love of my life all my life, Patricia said. Margolin and Garner were also in western Nichols, with Garner again in the title role, as a sheriff, and Margolin playing his deputy. 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 was 82 and 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. You will receive a verification email shortly. 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. 'El Seor de los Cielos' Starts Season Eight on Telemundo, Bale's 'Pale' Fail -- Poe-Themed 'The Pale Blue Eye' Fizzes in Week 2 - Netflix Weekly Rankings for Jan. 9-15, Sony Bringing 'Channel Surf with Craig Ferguson' to Syndication, Gunnar Keeps on Gutting: Final Finished Season of TNT Series 'Snowpiercer' Becomes the Latest Show Whacked by Cost-Cutting WBD. He was 82. Disable anytime. 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. Actor Stuart Margolin died earlier this week following a long battle with cancer. He later was in the cast of Love, American Style. 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. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. 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. 2023 The Hollywood Reporter, LLC. Stuart Margolin in 1976's 'Futureworld' Everett Stuart Margolin, the character actor and James Garner buddy best known for portraying the smarmy yet sweet con man Peter Fonda retrieves gone from a fallen Stuart Margolin in a scene from the film 'Futureworld', [+] 1976. 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. OnLove, American Style, he was part of an ensemble of actors, including Phyllis Davis, James Hampton and Barbara Minkus, who appeared every week in multiple blackout sketches that linked the scripted segments together. He grew up in Dallas. pic.twitter.com/6E1QFF16la, Sad to learn of the passing of Stuart Margolin. 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. 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) Another of his stepchildren, director Christopher Martini, said Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, The Hollywood Reporter reported. It was my first experience on a big production, so I was fascinated. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. Margolin was born in 1940 in Davenport, Iowa and started in theater. The Emmy-winning actors death was announced by his stepson. 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. He was 82. He also wrote and starred in What the Night Can Do (2017) when the original lead actor, Martin Sheen, got hurt. 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. In both The Stone Killer (1973) and Death Wish (1974), which were both directed by Michael Winner, Margolin played opposite Charles Bronson. I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. 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. Patricia recalled her lifelong romance with Margolin to USA Today, which began when they were teenagers and met in juvenile court. Aside from his brother and stepsons, his third wife, Pat, and her daughter, costume designer Michelle Martini, are also still alive. Stuart Margolin, Emmy Winner for The Rockford Files, Dies at 82 A sought-after character actor for decades, he worked frequently with James Garner. Stuart Margolin has died. Jim Rockford, played by James Garner, who is always getting himself into trouble. He went out to California to study with Brown at his acting school. He said: Take me there. , Sign in or register for your free account, Eric Akis: Spiced chicken adds Jamaican flair to triple-bean chili. I knew he was the one for the part. (Margolin played a drunk man who hit his head on his jail cell bars. Margolin was a successful TV director who directed episodes of The Mary Tyler Moore Show and Northern Exposure., 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. 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, he continued. But theres something lovable about him. 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. 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. In one of my fav M*A*S*H* ep pic.twitter.com/j8QOSloCRp, Psychedelic Jukebox (@60sPsychJukebox) December 13, 2022. His first TV role was on The Gertrude Berg Show. They in a 2018 episode of the revived sci-fi series The X-Files. ), 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. His stepson Christopher was the director. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. RIP Pappy. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, has died. While his $1,250 featured-player paycheque was sweet, getting to hang out with Garner at the Regent was better, he said. In fact, Margolin won Emmys in 1979 and 1980 as the best supporting actor in a drama series for his role as Angel, a former prison cellmate of P.I. More recently, he appeared on screen in 30 Rock and had a guest spot as Dr. Margolins role as Evelyn landed him Emmy awards in 1979 and 1980 for best supporting actor. 2023 Variety Media, LLC. STUART MARGOLIN: The Inside Story Of His Legacy And Impacts (Passing of the Greats) (English Edition) eBook : Lambert, Erik: Amazon.com.mx: Tienda Kindle 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. Margolin also played a manic, manipulative character in the Blake Edwards movies S.O.B. 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. Enable push notifications on your device. Stuart Margolin, Emmy Winner for The Rockford Files, Dies at 82 A sought-after character actor for decades, he worked frequently with James Garner. I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. But theres something lovable about him. 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. December 14, 2022 by Benjamin Johnson. He also earned an Emmy nomination in 1987 for outstanding directing in a variety or music program for The Tracey Ullman Show.. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much, because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. 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. and was a busy TV director and songwriter. ;Northern Exposure;Quantum Leap; and, to be expected,The Rockford Files. He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, 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. It wasnt a scene that should have gotten a laugh, but the actor was so good, he broke me up. An hour later he comes back with Garner, and a rental TV with rabbit ears, recalled Doyle. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. Stuart Margolin, the actor best known for his role as Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s detective drama The Rockford Files, has died. On Love, American Style, he was part of a group of actors like Phyllis Davis, James Hampton, and Barbara Minkus, who all appeared every week in blackout sketches that connected the scripted parts. 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. He also starred alongside Garner in the early 1970s Western Nichols, which ran for one season, and another Western, Bret Maverick, in 1981-82. 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. Sign up below. Jim Rockford who constantly finds himself in a jam. Master Sergeant Big Joe was played by Telly Savalas. The Rockford Filesran for six seasons, spawned several telefilms and was a huge hit in reruns. 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. Michael Woloshen, CHEK Medias creative services director, savoured his experience appearing as a camera operator in scenes filmed at Memorial Arena. 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 I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images), Club on May 15, 2014 in New York City. The Rockford Files Season 6. Before Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce I wanted to be Maverick. Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. [20] According to stepdaughter Michelle Martini, Margolin had been Crew works on the set during filming of The Glitter Dome in Victoria in October 1983 at Vic High. The Rockford Files series came to an end in 1980, but the story continued in several TV movies that aired in the 1990s. Click on the conversation bubble to join the conversation, 1976. He was 82. (1981), as a stars (Julie Andrews) sneaky personal assistant, and A Fine Mess (1986), as a bumbling crook in the directors homage to slapstick. He was 82. 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. The smarter way to stay on top of broadcasting and cable industry. He also became a prolific television director, reported The Hollywood Reporter. WebStuart Margolin, the Emmy Award-winning actor and director, was born in Davenport, Iowa. 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. The character Angel was very loveable, because you Follow this author to stay notified about their latest stories. In 1973, he starred in Gunsmoke as an outlaw. Character actor played Angel Martin, sidekick to Rockford. He He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images). He had an award-winning role in The Rockford Files and had a famous work friendship with James Garner. Where are you getting this? Garner asked, smiling. No wonder. Margolin was born on January 31, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. 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. 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. Little Joe. (Telly Savalas was Master Sergeant Big Joe.). Stuart Margolin has died. 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. On The Rockford Files, Margolin played a lovable rogue who befriended Jim Rockfordplayed by James Garnerin prison. Stuart Margolin an American film, stage, and television actor and director, has died. He was 82. The Rockford Files was on NBC from 1974 to 1980. He was 82. This was Maverick! Siegel exclaimed. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5mycPoTxPP, R.I.P. He was 82. 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, Max Martini. 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