Mark Margolis

About

Played the role of Hector 'Tio' Salamanca, the wheelchair-bound Mexican drug cartel enforcer, on AMC network's drama Breaking Bad and its spin-off Better Call Saul. His final on-screen role was in the TV series Your Honor in 2023. 

Before Fame

He studied at Temple University and in New York with Stella Adler and at the Actors Studio, before taking on supporting roles in several acclaimed features.

Trivia

He learned to imitate a believable Spanish accent from a tutor Breaking Bad procured for him for Colombia, and he got Tio's distinct mannerisms from his mother-in-law, who could move only one side of her mouth.

Family Life

He was born and grew up with family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He and his wife Jacqueline shared a son and three grandchildren together. 

Associated With

He was one of director, Darren Arnonofsky's favorite actors, appearing in supporting roles in Black Swan, Requiem for a Dream, and The Wrestler.