Stuart Margolin Biography

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