How to Watch 'Breaking Bad,' 'Scarface' in Honor of Mark Margolis

Mark Margolis, an actor known for playing Hector Salamanca on Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, passed away Thursday at age 83. His death was confirmed by his family and publicist.

Fans of Margolis can honor his legacy by revisiting his work as Salamanca, which earned him an Emmy Award nomination in 2012, on various streaming services. They can also revisit other famous roles Margolis inhabited, including that of Alberto "The Shadow" in Brian De Palma's 1983 crime classic Scarface.

Breaking Bad is available for purchase on a number of platforms, but Netflix subscribers can stream it free on the service. Likewise, Better Call Saul is available on Netflix.

Meanwhile, fans can catch Scarface on Amazon's Prime Video.

As Alberto in Scarface, Margolis portrays an assassin who eventually meets his demise at the hands of the man who hired him, Tony Montana (Al Pacino).

Margolis also frequently worked with filmmaker Darren Aronofsky, who cast him in π (1998); Requiem for a Dream (2000); The Fountain (2006); The Wrestler (2008); Black Swan (2010); and Noah (2014).

Along with being a stage and screen star, Margolis notched many television credits to his acting resume. He appeared on such shows as Law & Order, Quantum Leap, Oz, Crossing Jordan, Californication and The Blacklist.

But he perhaps will be best remembered for his role as the drug kingpin Salamanca. Called Tío by his nephews on the shows, Salamanca is a nemesis of fellow drug lord Gus Fring (Giancarlo Esposito).

In an interview with Newsweek last year, Esposito said he had known Margolis for about 40 years and spoke highly of his fellow thespian.

"I have a very, very endearing relationship with Mark Margolis. He's a very smart human being and a very smart actor," Esposito said.

At one point, the character of Salamanca became paralyzed and lost the ability to speak following a stroke that was brought on when he was poisoned. To play the part, Margolis told The Hollywood Reporter in 2012 that he had borrowed nuances from his late mother-in-law, Shirley.

"She was in a nursing home for many years in Florida, tragically, after suffering a stroke," Margolis said. "We used to visit her, and she couldn't speak. But she'd get excited when we came in the room, and the left side of her mouth would always do these contortions where the lips would push out, almost like she was chewing tobacco. So I kind of stole that from her. I always say the role is an homage to Shirley, who was actually a 1930s Earl Carroll Follies dancer."

Margolis' death was mourned by his many fans on social media, who posted photos and clips of their favorite scenes from the actor.

Robert Attermann, Margolis' manager, told Newsweek in a statement:

"Over the years, Mark has not only dazzled audiences with his exceptional performances, he was also an incredibly kind man was a great sense of humor who loved his family. His dedication to his craft is evident in the numerous memorable roles he brought to life, captivating audiences with his remarkable range and skill.

"Beyond Mark's on-screen achievements, his genuine and approachable demeanor has made him a pleasure to work with. As both an actor and a person, Mark's enduring excellence and amiable nature have left an indelible impression on those fortunate enough to collaborate with him and know him. He will certainly be missed."

Update 08/04/23, 2:18 p.m. ET: This story has been updated to include additional information and a statement from Margolis' manager.