Margo Martindale
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Margo Martindale

Known for
Acting
Born
July 18, 1951
Place of birth
Jacksonville, Texas, USA
Also known as
مارگو مارتیندال, مارگو مارتیندیل

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Biography

Margo Martindale (born July 18, 1951) is an American film, stage, and television actress. In 2011, she won an Emmy Award for her role as Mags Bennett on Justified. She has played supporting roles in several films, including The Hours, Million Dollar Baby as Hilary Swank's character's mother, The Firm, Lorenzo's Oil, Marvin's Room, The Savages, and Paris, je t'aime. She was also nominated for a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in 2004.

Margo Martindale was born July 18, 1951, in Jacksonville, Texas, to parents William Everett and Margaret (Pruitt) Martindale. In addition to owning and operating a lumber company in Jacksonville, her father was known as a champion dog handler in Texas and throughout the southern United States. Margo was the youngest of three children and only daughter. Her oldest brother is professional golfer and golf course designer Billy Martindale. Middle child, brother Bobby Tim, died in 2004. Margo Martindale participated in golf, cheerleading and drama while in school and was crowned "Football Sweetheart" as well as "Miss Jacksonville High School 1969."  Following graduation from Jacksonville High School in 1969, Martindale attended Lon Morris College, then transferred to the University of Michigan at Ann Arbor. While at Michigan, she also did summer study at Harvard University, appearing onstage with future movie and TV stars Jonathan Frakes and Christopher Reeve.

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2 Works in the catalog credit them.

Acting (2)

Filmography

  • The Long HaulFilm · 2026 · Acting
  • The TwitsFilm · 2025 · as Credenza Twit (voice)
  • Dark MatterTV · 2024 · as Laurel · 3 episodes
  • Doctor OdysseyTV · 2024 · as Mother of the Bride · 1 episode
  • The Chicken SistersTV · 2024 · as Narrator · 16 episodes
  • The StickyTV · 2024 · as Ruth Landry · 6 episodes
  • Cocaine BearFilm · 2023 · as Ranger Liz
  • Mrs. DavisTV · 2023 · as Mother Superior · 3 episodes
  • Poker FaceTV · 2023 · as Dr. Hamm · 1 episode
  • Family SquaresFilm · 2022 · as Diane
  • The WatcherTV · 2022 · as Mo · 7 episodes
  • Lazy SusanFilm · 2020 · as Mary
  • Mrs. AmericaTV · 2020 · as Bella Abzug · 9 episodes
  • Uncle FrankFilm · 2020 · as Mammaw
  • Your HonorTV · 2020 · as Elizabeth Guthrie · 9 episodes
  • Blow the Man DownFilm · 2019 · as Enid Nora Devlin
  • The ActTV · 2019 · as Emma Blanchard · 1 episode
  • The KitchenFilm · 2019 · as Helen O'Carroll
  • Instant FamilyFilm · 2018 · as Sandy Wagner
  • Cars 3Film · 2017 · as Louise Nash (voice)
  • DownsizingFilm · 2017 · as Woman on Shuttle
  • DuckTalesTV · 2017 · as Ma Beagle (voice) · 8 episodes
  • Table 19Film · 2017 · as Freda Eckberg
  • The Good FightTV · 2017 · as Ruth Eastman · 4 episodes
  • WilsonFilm · 2017 · as Alta
  • American Crime StoryTV · 2016 · as Lucianne Goldberg · 10 episodes
  • BrainDeadTV · 2016 · as Dr. Joanne Alaimo · 1 episode
  • Mother's DayFilm · 2016 · as Flo
  • My Entire High School Sinking Into the SeaFilm · 2016 · as Mrs. Brinson (voice)
  • Sophie and the Rising SunFilm · 2016 · as Anne Morrison
  • The BossFilm · 2016 · as Sister Aluminata
  • The HollarsFilm · 2016 · as Sally Hollar
  • Sneaky PeteTV · 2015 · as Audrey Bernhardt · 30 episodes
  • BluebirdFilm · 2014 · as Crystal
  • BoJack HorsemanTV · 2014 · as Character Actress Margo Martindale (voice) · 8 episodes
  • Heaven Is for RealFilm · 2014 · as Nancy Rawling
  • Showing UpFilm · 2014 · as Self
  • August: Osage CountyFilm · 2013 · as Mattie Fae Aiken
  • Beautiful CreaturesFilm · 2013 · as Delphine Duchannes
  • Masters of SexTV · 2013 · as Miss Horchow · 1 episode
  • The AmericansTV · 2013 · as Claudia · 34 episodes
  • The MillersTV · 2013 · as Carol Miller · 34 episodes
  • SmashTV · 2012 · as Miriam Abramson · 1 episode
  • A Gifted ManTV · 2011 · as Rita Perkins-Hall · 16 episodes
  • Harry's LawTV · 2011 · as Gina Powell · 1 episode
  • New GirlTV · 2011 · as Bonnie · 1 episode
  • Person of InterestTV · 2011 · as Barbara Russell · 1 episode
  • ScaleneFilm · 2011 · as Janice Trimble
  • SuitsTV · 2011 · as Nell Sawyer · 1 episode
  • Win WinFilm · 2011 · as Eleanor
  • ForgedFilm · 2010 · as Dianne
  • JustifiedTV · 2010 · as Mags Bennett · 10 episodes
  • Main StreetFilm · 2010 · as Myrtle Parker
  • SecretariatFilm · 2010 · as Miss Ham
  • Hannah Montana: The MovieFilm · 2009 · as Ruby
  • HungTV · 2009 · as Molly · 1 episode
  • La SogaFilm · 2009 · as Flannigan
  • ManagementFilm · 2009 · as Trish
  • MercyTV · 2009 · Acting · 8 episodes
  • OrphanFilm · 2009 · as Dr. Browning
  • The Good WifeTV · 2009 · as Ruth Eastman · 13 episodes
  • The Winning SeasonFilm · 2009 · as Donna
  • Stop-LossFilm · 2008 · as Senator's Secretary (voice)
  • Feast of LoveFilm · 2007 · as Mrs. Maggarolian
  • MoFilm · 2007 · as Pam
  • Rails & TiesFilm · 2007 · as Judy Neasy
  • Rocket ScienceFilm · 2007 · as Coach Lumbly
  • SuperheroesFilm · 2007 · as Ben's Mother
  • The Death and Life of Bobby ZFilm · 2007 · as Macy
  • The RichesTV · 2007 · as Nina Burns · 20 episodes
  • The SavagesFilm · 2007 · as Roz
  • Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox StoryFilm · 2007 · as Ma Cox
  • 14e ArrondissementFilm · 2006 · as Carol
  • DexterTV · 2006 · as Camilla · 5 episodes
  • Out ThereFilm · 2006 · as Jen
  • Paris Je T'aimeFilm · 2006 · as Carol (14ème arrondissement)
  • Rachael RayTV · 2006 · Acting · 1 episode
  • Wedding DazeFilm · 2006 · as Betsy
  • MediumTV · 2005 · as Catherine · 3 episodes
  • Silver BellsFilm · 2005 · as Mrs. Quinn
  • Iron Jawed AngelsFilm · 2004 · as Harriot Blatch
  • Million Dollar BabyFilm · 2004 · as Earline Fitzgerald
  • PlainsongFilm · 2004 · as Mrs. Beckman
  • The Best Thief in the WorldFilm · 2004 · as Miss Mason
  • An Unexpected LoveFilm · 2003 · as Maggie
  • It's All About LoveFilm · 2003 · as Betsy
  • The Human StainFilm · 2003 · as Psychologist
  • The HoursFilm · 2002 · as Mrs. Latch
  • The Laramie ProjectFilm · 2002 · as Trish Steger
  • 100 Centre StreetTV · 2001 · as Michelle Grande · 6 episodes
  • A Girl ThingTV · 2001 · as May · 4 episodes
  • What Girls LearnFilm · 2001 · as Lainey
  • 28 DaysFilm · 2000 · as Betty
  • EdTV · 2000 · as Amanda Myers · 1 episode
  • Proof of LifeFilm · 2000 · as Ivy
  • Earthly PossessionsFilm · 1999 · as Libby
  • In DreamsFilm · 1999 · as Nurse Floyd
  • Law & Order: Special Victims UnitTV · 1999 · as Rita Gabler · 1 episode
  • Ride with the DevilFilm · 1999 · as Wilma Brown
  • SnoopsTV · 1999 · as Hannah Larson · 1 episode
  • Practical MagicFilm · 1998 · as Linda Bennett
  • TwilightFilm · 1998 · as Gloria Lamar
  • ...First Do No HarmFilm · 1997 · as Marjean
  • Critical CareFilm · 1997 · as Constance 'Connie' Potter
  • Eye of GodFilm · 1997 · as Dorothy
  • Ghosts of MississippiFilm · 1996 · as Clara Mayfield
  • Marvin's RoomFilm · 1996 · as Charlotte Samit
  • Dead Man WalkingFilm · 1995 · as Sister Colleen
  • SabrinaFilm · 1995 · as Nurse
  • New York UndercoverTV · 1994 · as Nurse Warner · 1 episode
  • Nobody's FoolFilm · 1994 · as Birdy
  • Homicide: Life on the StreetTV · 1993 · as Verna Henderson · 1 episode
  • The FirmFilm · 1993 · as Nina Huff
  • Emma and ElvisFilm · 1992 · as Jenny
  • Lorenzo's OilFilm · 1992 · as Wendy Gimble
  • Golden YearsFilm · 1991 · as Thelma
  • Golden YearsTV · 1991 · as Thelma · 1 episode
  • The RocketeerFilm · 1991 · as Millie
  • Days of ThunderFilm · 1990 · as Donna
  • Law & OrderTV · 1990 · as Ms. Best · 1 episode
  • Lonesome DoveTV · 1989 · as Buffalo Heiffer · 1 episode
  • The Child SaverFilm · 1988 · as Alma
  • Once AgainFilm · 1987 · as Debbie Lupino
  • Hallmark Hall of FameTV · 1951 · as Mrs. Beckman · 1 episode
  • Just Picture ItFilm · Acting
  • Sonny LovejoyFilm · as Gigi
  • The Age of InnocenceTV · as Mrs. Manson-Mingott

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