Variety and the Flying V logos are trademarks of Variety Media, LLC. Margolins stepson Stuart Margolin, an Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, has died. However, it was an HBO crime flick Garner once filmed in Victoria The Glitter Dome, based on Joseph Wambaughs 1981 novel that found locals in his orbit waxing nostalgic this week. Margolin's stepson, Christopher Martini, directed the movie. 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. James Garner was such a nice guy, recalled David Wilson [Gracepoint], The Glitter Domes construction co-ordinator. December 14, 2022 by Benjamin Johnson. James Garner's pal also appeared in 'Death Wish' and 'S.O.B.' They in a 2018 episode of the revived sci-fi series The X-Files. And may old friends be together again. 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. 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.. Margolin first appeared on TV in 1961 on an episode of CBSs The Gertrude Berg Show. ", RELATED: Star Wars Actor Gary Friedkin Dead at 70 from COVID Complications: 'He Was a Gift to All Who Knew Him'. 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 was 82. More recently, Margolin was on 30 Rock and The X-Files and he was in Arbitrage (2012) with Richard Gere. "We'd made screen tests but couldn't find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip from Love, American Style," Garner wrote. I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought Id have more fun, which I never regretted.". It was his first network show since Maverick, and 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. 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. Jim Rockford, played by James Garner, who is always getting himself into trouble. Another of his stepchildren, director Christopher Martini, said Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, The Hollywood Reporter reported. 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. 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, 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. 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. "The Jim Rockford who constantly finds himself in a jam. The death was originally 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. He was 82.https://t.co/JJHUVtAjfo. 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. 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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. 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 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. Northern Exposure, Quantum Leap, and, as you might expect, The Rockford Files. The actor married her mother Patricia Margolin in 1982, becoming stepfather to her and her brothers Max and Christopher. Stuart Margolin, an Emmy-winning actor from The Rockford Files, has died. STUART MARGOLIN: The Inside Story Of His Legacy And Impacts (Passing of the Greats) (English Edition) eBook : Lambert, Erik: Amazon.com.mx: Tienda Kindle (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images). On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. 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 also played a manic, manipulative character in the Blake Edwards movies S.O.B. 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. 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. Another stepson, director Christopher Martini, told The Hollywood Reporter that Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia. His zodiac sign was Aquarius. Patricia recalled her lifelong romance with Margolin to USA Today, which began when they were teenagers and met in juvenile court. Margolins wife, Pat, also did extras casting, and his children, Max, Christopher and Michelle, appeared on screen. He was 82. (Photo by Getty Images). 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. There was a problem. Wiki, Age & Career Stuart Margolin was born on 31 January 1940, which means he was 82 years old. He also starred alongside Garner in the early 1970s Western Nichols, which ran for one season, and another Western, Bret Maverick, in 1981-82. NY 10036. 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. Another of his stepchildren, director Christopher Martini, said Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, the Hollywood Reporter reported. 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. Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day. 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Stuart Margolin, an Emmy award -winning character actor who co-starred in The Rockford Files, has died. When Margolin announced his scene would be with Garner, Siegel was elated until they went into overtime and scrapped it. He also became a prolific television director, reported The Hollywood Reporter. My beat is network and cable television, digital and syndication. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. Aside from his brother and stepsons, his third wife, Pat, and her daughter, costume designer Michelle Martini, are also still alive. Margolin was born on January 31, 1940, in Davenport, Iowa. He was 82. Margolins role as Evelyn landed him Emmy awards in 1979 and 1980 for best supporting actor. #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. Before the wrap party began there, Garners assistant dropped by to ask if the restaurant had cable TV and was told it didnt. He won two Emmy Awards for playing Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s television series The Rockford Files. "I chose to work with Jim Garner because I thought I'd have more fun, which I never regretted. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. He was 82 and suffered from pancreatic cancer. 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. (Photo by American International Pictures/Getty Images), Club on May 15, 2014 in New York City. 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. 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. Margolin later said he "never regretted" his longtime collaboration with Garner. He was 82. 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. Before Bob Dylan and Lenny Bruce I wanted to be Maverick. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much, because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. Harris (19912023), American Idol contestant. Margolins stepson says he passed surrounded by family. Peter Fonda retrieves gone from a fallen Stuart Margolin in a scene from the film 'Futureworld', [+] 1976. 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. He was best known for playing the slick but sweet con man Evelyn Angel Martin on The Rockford Files. 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. New York, 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. I remember him complimenting me for building such a great course, Wilson said with a laugh, recalling the avid golfers reaction when he walked onto the course at Victoria Golf Club. Sign up below. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. Stuart Margolin, Emmy-winner from The Rockford Files, character actor and director. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. His back was torturing him and he didnt want to go out, so I brought Pagliaccis food to his hotel, Siegel recalled. The following year he played a major role, giving Charles Bronson his first weapon in Death Wish. He was 82. Stuart Margolin, who played sidekick Angel to James Garners private eye Jim Rockford on The Rockford Files, died December 12 in Staunton, Virginia. 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. (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. I knew he was the one for the part. 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