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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. Dedicated daily to memorializing notable personalities. 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.. Stuart Margolin an American film, stage, and television actor and director, has died. Disney General Entertainment Content via Getty. Margolins first regularly scheduled series role was opposite James Garner in the one season western Nichols in the 1971-72 TV season. Peter Fonda retrieves gone from a fallen Stuart Margolin in a scene from the film 'Futureworld', [+] 1976. NY 10036. pic.twitter.com/PU9nmys4dP. 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 wrote and starred in What the Night Can Do (2017) when the original lead actor, Martin Sheen, got hurt. Visit our corporate site (opens in new tab). 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. I dont know what it is, but its all Stuarts doing.. "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. He was a lovely man.. He was 82.https://t.co/JJHUVtAjfo. Stuart Margolin has died. 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. Margolin died of natural causes in Staunton, Virginia, family members confirmed on Instagram Monday. Variety is a part of Penske Media Corporation. The pair also starred in the western Bret Maverick in 1981 and 1982. Stuart Margolin has died. Before the wrap party began there, Garners assistant dropped by to ask if the restaurant had cable TV and was told it didnt. In the series, Margolins character, Angel, is a pathological liar who befriended Jim in prison. He said: Take me there. , Sign in or register for your free account, Eric Akis: Spiced chicken adds Jamaican flair to triple-bean chili. Subscribe for full access to The Hollywood Reporter. When James Garner died last weekend, many of us felt as if we had lost an old friend. He also earned an Emmy nomination in 1987 for outstanding directing in a variety or music program for The Tracey Ullman Show.. 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. On The Rockford Files, Margolin played a lovable rogue who befriended Jim Rockfordplayed by James Garnerin prison. 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The two-time Emmy Award-winning actor Stuart Margolins cause of death was announced as natural causes. Stuart Margolin, the actor best known for his role as Evelyn Angel Martin on the 1970s detective drama The Rockford Files, has died. I confess Ive never understood why Rockford likes Angel so much, because hes rotten to the core, Garner wrote in his book. Character actor played Angel Martin, sidekick to Rockford. Thats why I played poker and didnt watch The Ed Sullivan Show, because Maverick was on.. Patricia recalled her lifelong romance with Margolin to USA Today, which began when they were teenagers and met in juvenile court. Get breaking news alerts& today's headlines inyour inbox. He was 82. But theres something lovable about him. 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. 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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. His biggest role was playing con man Angel Martin on Garners TV detective series The Rockford Files, which earned him two Emmy Awards. On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. He was a character actor and a friend of James Garner. * To subscribe, you must consent to Futures privacy policy. In 1970, Garner was about to star as the sheriff of a small Arizona town on NBCs Nichols. 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 the love of my life all my life, Patricia said. Wed made screen tests but couldnt find what we were looking for until one day I saw a clip fromLove, American Style. 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. #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. 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. In 1973, he starred in Gunsmoke as an outlaw. producer Randolph Cheveldave; and Rob Cowan, a young production assistant who became a Hollywood producer (De-Lovely, The Conjuring) under Irwin Winklers mentorship. He was 82 and suffered from pancreatic cancer. 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. He also wrote and directed. 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. And he was an amazing husband to my mother.. The Hollywood Reporter is a part of Penske Media Corporation. Doyle dashed into the kitchen when the TV malfunctioned, tuning a radio to the game out of Seattle and whispered 3-0 L.A. to Garner while refilling wine glasses. The Emmy-winning actors death was announced by his stepson. STUART MARGOLIN: The Inside Story Of His Legacy And Impacts (Passing of the Greats) (English Edition) eBook : Lambert, Erik: Amazon.com.mx: Tienda Kindle ", RELATED: Star Wars Actor Gary Friedkin Dead at 70 from COVID Complications: 'He Was a Gift to All Who Knew Him'. Margolins wife, Pat, also did extras casting, and his children, Max, Christopher and Michelle, appeared on screen. 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. Little Joe. (Telly Savalas was Master Sergeant Big Joe.). My beat is network and cable television, digital and syndication. 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. 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. #RIP pic.twitter.com/5mycPoTxPP, R.I.P. 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. 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. 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. (Photo by Getty Images). On Monday, his stepson, actor Max Martini (The Unit), wrote on Instagram that Margolin had died. I thought that was very kind of him, over and above what youd expect, Jeliazkov said. All Rights Reserved. View Source Share Save to Suggest Edits Memorial Photos Flowers Maintained by: Find a Grave Originally Created by: C.S. 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