Stuart Margolin
Birth Name:
Stuart Margolin
Birth Place:
Davenport, Iowa, United States
Profession
Actor, Director, Composer, Writer, Producer, Music department
Fast Facts
- Accepted the 1996 Directors Guild Award for his direction of the children's program, "Salt Water Moose"
- Graduated from South Oak Cliff High School in Dallas before immediately moving to California to pursue his acting dreams
- Quote: "(On working with James Garner on "The Rockford Files") "It was the best time of my career․ That was a pretty good experience․ As actors, we had a pretty good feel for each other․ The writing for the show was great․ We both loved the show, and I loved the character Angel played․""
- Became most well-known after appearing alongside James Garner in "The Rockford Files", a role which would garner him two Primetime Emmy statues
- Landed his first acting gig at 21 before eventually turning to the director's chair at age 33
- Has written numerous songs for friend and singer, Jerry Riopelle, since 1967
- Frequently participates in annual summer theater programs offered by the Chautauqua Institution in New York
Awards
- 1979Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1980Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series:Winner
- 1987Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
- 1992DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Dramatic Series - Night:Nominated
- 1993American Indian Movie Award - Best Film:Winner
- 1997DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs:Winner
- 1997Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Program:Nominated
- 1999Camério - Best Film:Winner
- 1999Daytime Emmy - Outstanding Directing in a Children's Special:Nominated
- 1999DGA Award - Outstanding Directorial Achievement in Children's Programs:Nominated
- 2002Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 2003Gemini - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role in a Dramatic Series:Nominated
- 2013Canadian Screen Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Supporting Role or Guest Role in a Comedic Series:Winner