In Conversation - Jonathan Banks & Mark Margolis |

[@MoviesFlicker]

Today marks one year since actor Mark Margolis passed away - August 3, 2023. We will remember him for his immortal role as Hector Salamanca.

[@Groovey-kj6eu]

How did this gentleman pass away?

[@nyssalikesbugs]

@@Groovey-kj6eu google just says a short illness

[@fraiseweb4381]

La familia es todo

[@CaptainRod1000]

Salamanca, sure. But it was Nappa that got me hooked on Margolis.

[@klaudiafusha6401]

you ever seen Scarface?He will be remembered as Alberto

[@littlekingtrashmouth9219]

“I wanted to be a doctor, but I had to please my mother, so I became an actor.” -the only time that phrase was ever said in history

[@tubal1]

🤣🤣🤣😂

[@omgwtfbbq_1]

Timespant?

[@hekasoram]

06:35

[@chairlesnicol672]

@Littkekingtrashmouth "Who said "Who struck out more times than Mickey Mantle?" answer: "Me!" LoL!!! I always was proud to have a PhD ... (painting house degree!) pleasing many!

[@marioi.carrillo6264]

"I wanted to be a doctor, but I compromised, I became an actor instead. See where I'm goin'?"

[@DieHumanless]

The fact Mark is nothing like Hector in real life shows what a superb actor he was. So glad he lived long enough to finish both series, and give us a memorable villain to enjoy for generations to come. Wish he was still around.

[@timbodnar6711]

That's exactly what I was thinking watching this. These two are amazing actors. I had no idea Mark did not have an accent. I remember his face from when I was younger. I just didn't remember much else.

[@TheArrowedKnee]

This seems like a *general* pattern among actors, i.e the best villains/"bad guys" are wonderful people in real life. Granted of course there are always exceptions

[@jasfordd]

and he played many other great roles, one of my favourites was antonio nappa in oz

[@gregben4002]

Same with Raymond Cruz (Tuco)

[@Kaykath-yd1ss]

❤

[@BreakingCallSaulEdits]

1 year since Mark left us, rest in peace GOAT, time really flies...

[@wadewilson8011]

Add different respect Mark all the way back from when I first discovered him in 1983 "Scarface"... But you kids got to stop over-using the word "GOAT" for EVERYTHING. And let me remind you what it means. I'm being very condescending here but I feel I need to be... GREATEST OF ALL TIME! Mark was a great actor but he was nowhere near the GOAT. And I don't make this comment for any disrespect towards him, cuz I'm a huge fan of his, but at the end of the day you kids have to start learning other adjectives to describe things. Not every single thing on earth is a "goat" or "underrated." Read the dictionary open the thesaurus. Expand your vocabulary so you can start using the words and saying things within context!

[@BreakingCallSaulEdits]

@@wadewilson8011 Hey man, no need to be so bitter. Do you really think I don't know what GOAT means? Mark was my GOAT, and he still is. He was my favorite actor, and I first got to know him through Breaking Bad. After that, I made sure to watch almost all of his work. I’m not sure where you got the idea that I’m a kid, but this was my personal tribute to an actor who meant a lot to me. And instead of letting that be, you drop this completely unnecessary comment. It’s not about using GOAT for everything, it’s about what he represented to me, let people express their respect in their own way without feeling the need to correct them, especially when it comes from a genuine place.

[@crismendez4679]

@@wadewilson8011who the hell are you to say who isn’t the greatest of all time? Everyone has their own opinion, old man. He may not be to you, but to somebody else he was

[@henaresadlier]

​@@wadewilson8011 put your cape away wade....

[@Daniel_Zarate]

😢🇲🇽

[@drphalanges1520]

I just love that these two intimidating men are actually total sweethearts, Jonathan especially. You can really feel his passion when he speaks. What a treat this was.

[@freyna]

And the emotions

[@EgoChip]

IKR it's so strange seeing them as normal people, and not the criminals they portrayed. It's easier to see Jonathan as normal though, I've seen him in other things. But as the only role I can recall seeing Mark in was Hector, it's just strange. I keep expecting him to ring a bell.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

I've always said that about both these guys, how magnificent were they at their crafts, they both gave me shivers watching them, but love that they are such loving men..!

[@ykwoozie606]

“Fifty thousand, and the gun is yours”

[@juliankitts544]

The **gon

[@ykwoozie606]

@@juliankitts544 Anna Gunn is yours

[@SirUnaiEmery]

SOCK ME

[@_emnpmfcrf]

1:30 OMG 🥺

[@alainportant6412]

de gon

[@mikeedmonds7929]

Mark was really nice guy, I worked for the actors union for many years and he would come to the office all the time.

[@georgescdoodle]

can i have a job?

[@iamcuttlefish]

@@georgescdoodlei don’t think they work there any more my friend

[@halfbakedproductions7887]

Did he ask to see your BAWSS and help himself to soda?

[@spankyx8606]

I met him on a movie I was PA in 1986 and was so effin thrilled -- the scarface assassin!!!! and me!!! WOW!!!!

[@martinmarianoalonso]

These two were the GOATs of this show.

[@Dr.omid.gol.6388]

What the goast???

[@martinmarianoalonso]

@@Dr.omid.gol.6388 greatests of all times

[@andryuu_2000]

Tony Dalton and Michael Mando too

[@BrightNights645]

No. Hector is not

[@fulltechnologystorejerseyt2592]

@@BrightNights645 whaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaat

[@kevinfitz8516]

how lucid and clear was his mind at that age, what a guy

[@Pappysan]

It’s not unusual to be lucid at that age…you’ve just been watching too much Joe Biden…

[@reubenblanco3021]

⁠or Trump

[@JimmyMatis-h9y]

@reubenblanco3021 😆 tit for tat is for children. When u gonna grow up? All politicians at the national level are crooks why play favorites?

[@hieinh]

@@Pappysan They weren't old. It's extras from the 2nd season. Mark was only 69 and Jonathan was 61

[@warshortsfacts]

@@reubenblanco3021 cope

[@martinmarianoalonso]

Mark is so well spoken. Jonathan too!

[@Moe_Lester_fromUptwn]

Love his accent. T Rip

[@Douchebagus]

I'm so happy Hector recovered from his paralysis. Good on him!

[@definitelyafan2541]

Bruh let the man rest 💀

[@jeremyscungio16]

He was in a show with Bryan cranston called your honor

[@imtiyazlatoo3001]

He is dead

[@Insufferable_Ken]

@@imtiyazlatoo3001 i guess he is now free

[@iamcuttlefish]

joke that makes you look like a douchebag. username is rather apt

[@ronrivero1039]

Hector died sitting, Mike died sitting. Great foreshadowing Vince.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

😂😂

[@Someguythatlikespizza]

Vravo Bince

[@SirAuron777]

Both by Walt, vravo bince

[@dshe8637]

Hector died flying 😂

[@krissifadwa]

Lydia, Hank, Jane, Walt all died lying.

[@williamding6944]

I would totally imagine that this is the type of conversation these gentlemen would have when we see their characters talking at the diner.

[@perseus9428]

Then you understood nothing about their characters.

[@PAWGmoth]

Fr lol I was just thinking about that. This is like an alt universe episode where they were both supported in poverty and weren’t pressured into a life of being a provider. The thing they keep stressing throughout this whole interview is basically “let people help. Let urself suck. Try to do something cool and enjoy being poor.” It’s like exactly what both of these characters from the show probably regret the most; they did evil things to provide for their family. When it is sometimes possible to just admit to people that you do need help. It’s Walt’s story too.

[@PAWGmoth]

@@perseus9428 it’s rude to be so dismissive about someone’s opinion without offering a counterpoint. You pretty much just typed “ur stupid.” It’s a really pathetic way to act when ur not face to face lol

[@perseus9428]

@@PAWGmoth Calling people "pathetic" is a pretty cuntish thing to do when "ur" not face to face "lol".

[@perseus9428]

@@PAWGmoth I guess clueless minds think alike.

[@colnuttall9035]

To hearJonathan Banks & Mark Margolis apeaking like this is just brilliant. These men are fantastic actors and I love that they are honest about their craft. Well done guys, you are admirable as human beings and actors. Australia

[@williamwalker3826]

2 Absolute Legends. Rip Mark.

[@RICHARD.WRIGHT1]

Two great inspirational men. Thankyou for this. They are true real honest human beings. RESPECT to you guys.

[@EdinMike]

The minute Jonathan says “Fuck them” I’m gripped 😂

[@AshleyYoung87]

Banks quite represented all of us

[@ellrucker494]

I could listen to these two converse all day.

[@LadyAxe13]

Such a pleasure to listen to two REAL actors reminisce and share their influences, their hardships and their wisdom from another era. What an honour to have these old masters bleeding their talent into our era for us to drink from their stories, to know that they also struggled for their art just like some of us. It truly inspires, especially knowing their work and the talent they have.

[@frankpitochelli6786]

Very well said.!

[@adixy0312]

Thanks for this particular upload. Two absolute legends talking bout good old times. Hits hard when you realize that Mark is sadly no longer with us. But their art will live forever!

[@paultruesdale7680]

I always remember Mark as Alberto The Shadow from Scarface. He owned that part so well, that I was relieved to know that he had a kinder gentler side to his personality. That's the mark of a great actor, making you a believer in the character.

[@RandyHughes-gk2rk]

How about Oz ? Omg....so frightening leader of the Italians !!!

[@terrystowers312]

Wow. I have mad new respect for these guys. The characters that they played on Breaking Bad were absolutely incredible. I can’t imagine anyone else playing those roles. But. to these two men, Breaking Bad is just one job/experience that they have in their pockets. These men are actual thespians. I’m a musician, so this shouldn’t surprise me, but I’m incredibly moved by this interaction. Artists have no choice but to be artists. We don’t choose this endeavor, yet we’ll suffer through it for our whole life. It’s literally not a choice that we make, it’s not even a calling…it’s an obligation, or a sort of predetermined destiny. These two men have taken their destiny to the apex. Again, mad respect…

[@Oo-Pitbull-oO]

Their characters in BCS were much more in-depth and rounded. They are the true stars of the BB/ BCS universe.

[@p__wing]

I had not realized Hector had passed. RIP. Iconic character in BB/BCS.

[@TheMajinboom]

Mike and Hector having a casual pleasant conversation! What a treat! Rest in Peace Mark.

[@zayneclark3771]

I'm glad these two had these conversations. Great actors and good men, Jonathan Banks's never give up attitude was powerful!

[@MarcPagan]

Thanks for the upload - RIP Mark Margolis. FYI, he has a small part in an under the radar movie "Dinner Rush", staring Danny Aiello. Slow burn film, not for everyone - but if you've lived or worked in NYC, you'll enjoy it. Danny's a bookie in NYC, trying to retire - the entire movie takes place in his Manhattan restaurant. Awesome twist to end the movie :)

[@daniel-bkk]

Rest in peace, Mark. Great video.

[@Apachers]

Since the first sentences they both said you knew this would be a brilliant conversation of two very wise man (great actors too, accidentally). Completely unpretentious, unsophisticated at the surface, and yet - full of so many smart and true observations about the world and life. I'm so happy I came across this clip (and the channel too).

[@Superogobongo]

Well said

[@gibbongood3281]

Love seeing these conversations between legends. Their passion is almost contagious and makes me feel the pull of a path in to an acting career Thank you Vince for choosing such an awesome array of people to work with you on your works of art, and thank you for these extra behind the scenes analysis videos and conversations ❤

[@Winterstick549]

Mark sounds nothing like Hector. What a great actor.

[@42033]

He also isnt a Piece of shit like him either 😂 Rip Margolis

[@joedwyer3297]

Here before the snarky "well he is an actor, its kinda his job" comment But seriously i was surprised to hear his real voice

[@Vasily_dont_be_silly]

Well, to be honest, he does sound a little like Hector. Almost as if he played him in the series. The resemblance is uncanny

[@joedwyer3297]

@@Winterstick549 took longer than expected but the snarky guy showed up😂

[@EJODHIS]

Rest in Peace Mark Margolis. You made it real each time! Awesome!

[@anthonycruciani939]

RIP Mr. Margolis such a great actor. Loved his appearances on old school Law & Order episodes too.

[@davidjohn7510]

Could listen to these guys for hours :-). Such passion for their craft. Thank you for posting this. RIP Mark.

[@sanghoonlee5171]

There is something incredibly comforting about listening to old people who mastered their stuff. They exude that calm that comes from experience and maturity.

[@edwinbrowsegrades2484]

Listening to these two legends converse is very fulfiling. It feels like therapy. It's great.

[@chuck4221]

These two guys are so good at their profession, their timing, their dialogue speaking is just perfect, every movement, every expression. Thank you gentlemen for sharing your talent with us, you two fascinate me, many times I run the scene a couple of times just to see you deliver a simple line but you do such a wonderful job at it that it's worth watching it again.

[@giorgosarkham5611]

Two Excellent Actors who Have huge Respect for each other. R.I.P Mark Margolis

[@nicolezhang5351]

These two are SO utterly iconic in their Breaking Bad/Better Call Saul roles....its utterly jarring seeing them sit down and just have a casual normal conversation. Such great talent, such great actors...

[@maxmanso35]

Thanks for posting this. It's such a privilege to listen to these great actors speak with complete honesty.

[@vickybruh7412]

They are right. John has a face that always says “I could give a rats ass”. But then when he talks…

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

Couldn't.

[@lorddoobsworth144]

@@TerryUniGeezerPeterson Americans always get this 180 degrees wrong for some reason lol.

[@TerryUniGeezerPeterson]

@@lorddoobsworth144 I didn't. And anyone with a basic grasp of English grammar should know the proper usage, including using an apostrophe for the possessive form of a noun, in this case, "rat's ass", instead of "rats ass". 😀

[@lorddoobsworth144]

@@TerryUniGeezerPeterson Me and you are Gods amongst men!! 💪🤣😂

[@petarnikolic4565]

​@@TerryUniGeezerPeterson I could give a rat's ass or I could give a shit translates to "I could give a rat's ass, but I don't" or "I could give a shit, but I don't". So you're wrong

[@ComedicPause]

Banks looks and sounds like a badass, and he plays a convincing badass on screen, but in almost every interview I've seen him in, he's talking himself into tears. Really emotional guy.

[@huskytours-cz]

this, this right here is fantastic. just two guys talking and sharing. this is how we learn to be better humans

[@timothywilliams1359]

What you are saying is absolutely true. For more than a year now, I have been struggling to find the right advice to give my my youngest son, who is a very good - but not great - classical pianist. If I tell him to think in practical terms, like his extremely successful brothers in the business world, he will make a ton of money and have no financial concerns. If I tell him to follow his joy, he will probably just scrape by as an accompanist, piano teacher, piano tuner, maybe a church musician. But after listening to these gentlemen, I know what I have to say to him. This conversation has truly been a revelation to me...

[@jeffsilverman6104]

"Omar Suarez. This scum was recognized by my associate at lunch." Mark played one of the all time great "associates" in Scarface.

[@thejazzman210]

If they added Giancarlo Esposito to this conversation, you would have the moving force behind both Better Call Saul and Breaking Bad in one room having one helluva converstion. R.I.P., Mark Margolis.

[@philsc6028]

Feels so wierd hearing Hector as a nice person. Love the respect between these to legends!

[@frankpitochelli6786]

I love these two guys, they always played tuff guys, made you dislike them at times( as actors)...but, a great actor will make you hate them because they are phenomenal..!! Two classy, hard working, nothing handed to these guys. Enjoyed them both..!!

[@iwannaseenow1]

Never thought I'd watch the entire video, but here I am. Great vid!

[@SuperSchott]

What an amazing interview with two great character actors. These are how interviews should be.

[@aeroalien]

So now they talk like nothing ever happened 🤣.. OMG Hector... Mike?? 💖👏👏👏

[@stephenyates5299]

Masters of their craft!! What an interesting conversation between two amazing actors.

[@vortega472]

I love the characters they play, but I also love these actors these professionals talk about their background and their craft. Just wonderful.

[@book6media]

I could listen to Mike talk forever.

[@absinth9288]

Two strong pillars in the series... such good acting as also all of the cast. Everyone of them so good but whenever one of these two were in frame i sat on the front of my seat.

[@Johnkostercreative]

I love these kind of sitdowns with actors like this, they're humble and honest and have a great perspective.

[@lainsechoes]

thank you so much for this.

[@catalyst9955]

it’s incredible how amazing some of these actors really are, the characters are completely different how the people talk and even hold themselves off camera

[@BlackangelKatakuri]

Yep look at Jack Nicholson despite how terrifying he can be in film he's a stand up guy in real life.

[@jsphat81]

I never thought I would enjoy so much listening to two old men chat and reminisce for 31 minutes straight. Two bonafide legends. RIP Mark Margolis.

[@PatHope-k8h]

It’s nice to see an open and honest conversation.

[@bobcunningham9590]

Love this conversation. Two genuine artists and human beings.

[@mikemorrissey5467]

These old timers have tons of experience and thousands of stories to share. Amazing stuff.

[@domcorleone66]

I stumbled across this. I am drawn to actors who played adversaries discussing their craft. Showing interest in each other's work and respect for one another. I enjoy this!! But I still have difficulty getting my head around Hector Salamanca chatting with Mike Ehrmantraut.

[@timothywilliams1359]

What an absolute treat to listen in on this marvelous conversation!

[@NYCRover54]

Two legends and so humble!! but they can play monster’s better than anyone RIP Mr. Margolis!

[@kdee8166]

These guys are captivating. Interesting faces along with a mysterious quality, and great actors of course.

[@danieloleary1067]

Still mourning Mark's passing. November 6, 1939- August 3, 2023. R.I.P.

[@MurlUrlak-d8g]

Hector actually had a beautiful voice!!

[@Seytom]

Such a beautiful conversation, thank you for getting it and putting it out there. What a wonderful change to have two masters speaking with each other, no interviewer. It's a gift to watch.

[@agabrielhegartygaby9203]

Stardom is like winning lotto: anyone who can make a living from their art or craft has to be incredibly talented. These 2 actors are amazing and inspiring....

[@emersonsrandomvideos248]

Listening to these old actors, telling their life stories, is like listening to dad who died back in 2007.

[@frankelepartners]

Great interview! Thank you for getting these two actors together...

[@vickybruh7412]

7:20 damn... I'm sorry Margolis. I don't doubt wherever his spirit is, he's more than at peace that you've worked so hard to make it this far. And now you'll be remembered for all the works you've done

[@mike_was_here04]

Crazy how between the two of them there is over 100 years worth of professional acting experience

[@hazz1337]

Breaking bad is the Series where a Danish-Italian, a French-Canadian and a American-Jew starred as a Chilean and Mexicans from the Cartel and spoke HEAVY spanish.

[@sobrevalorado]

The Spanish of Esposito is horrible. A nog believable character

[@walidhmd]

I never thought Hector was this good at english 💀

[@tommyhaynes9157]

I lived in NYC 30 years. Money was tight , I got my furniture from the streets. OR I built things from wood people threw out. I didn't find it demeaning , I was thrilled to get something for nothing . It was a fun adventure

[@michaelbee8874]

These two are some of my favorite actors & part of the reason I got into the craft. Bravo & thanks for posting this!!!

[@thomaschapple4749]

These two played the toughest hard men on screen so convincingly but seem so decent and humane. Thats acting for you!

[@redpusey]

I had the honor of working with Mr. Margolis in Balm In Gilead at Circle Rep (NY) in 1984. He played the manager/waiter in the cafe where the play is set. His performance was so focused and present he was scary. He was fun to work with and watch.

[@oliverhertzog-haecker4181]

so nice to see Hector and Mike having small talk ....

[@MrKbsweeney]

I could listen to these guys for hours.

[@chamithathukorala1985]

Thank You Very Much, All Of You.

[@tgirard123]

Mark Margolis was one of those actors that when you saw him on the screen you smiled because you've seen him in a bunch of other things and he always gave a great performance. He's also a law& order alum. He was in the original series a few times.

[@JBrooksNYS]

Mark Magolis will always be Ace Venturas landlord to me.

[@GARRY3754]

Good take.

[@JBrooksNYS]

@@GARRY3754 Ventuuuuuurrraaa

[@rajivdeshpande3833]

Yes both are great actors and gentlemen too . A rare breed

[@tomasssaulietis310]

i like how Banks is still Mike from Breaking Bad in real life, never could think of anyone else to play his role

[@aleleotta350]

Just seeing them talk is so breathtaking!

[@LJC68]

What a great conversation by 2 artists

[@FPS-tc9ns]

Banks must have such an easy time acting. He literally just plays himself. Usually you see characters act completely different off set, but hes genuinely the same badass regardless what hes doing.

[@gordohogo8016]

4:50 Jonathan says it all

[@kelbosskii9769]

These two shoud have got their own Spinoff.

[@stevenschiff808]

What incredible actors and people.

[@doreendaykin6693]

Two GREAT actors….Two GREAT men! 🙏💙. Gratitude for sharing this awesome program……Stumbled on it while scrolling and I am so very grateful! RIP Mr. Margolis. 🙏💙🏆🥇

[@jgulli01]

As I get older I have gained such an appreciation for these incredible character actors and everything they bring to the table. These two gentlemen are great examples of two guys that make anything they were in that much better. Mark Margolis was a guy that had so much presence in any role I ever saw him in. You couldn’t help but be drawn to him. I have seen Jonathan Banks in less over the years but he is also a total pro. I get excited whenever I see him in something. … just a couple of absolute pros that brought instant credibility to anything they acted in.

[@gordonbrunner9429]

..as one who worked around banks for 2 years, i gotta say he really is one of the best to work around...love the guy

[@TomEyeTheSFMguy]

Descanse en paz, don Héctor.

[@eminbc]

Man this is wonderful. Two very real guys who have entertained us in such completely different characters. What a treat to know the real men if only for a few minutes. Respect and thanks.

[@doctorstreamspunk9996]

It's a revelation to hear these screen heavies talk about their sensitive sides. Their love of acting and theater and admiration for the generation that came before them. These are not the men we know from their performances. These are truly passionate artists and as Jonathan Banks makes clear, the arts are for EVERYONE, not just nerds and fairies. That's what drew me to art. There aren't many win wins in life.

[@Brandonhayhew]

This is still best conversation by two great actors

[@lefunnyN1]

oh man he died a year ago already, 3rd of august

[@vickybruh7412]

Wow I didn’t realize that. It’s been quite a while. But I’m so glad he had left his biggest mark on so many people. And it’s still growing

[@kushbalaji1019]

Do that’s what I’m saying he literally died August 4th 1 year ago I can’t believe it’s been this long. Rip Mark Margolis such an incredible acfor

[@gingersnaps81]

rip King hes so cool

[@kushbalaji1019]

@@gingersnaps81 Yes Gingersnaps I know

[@melvinowesyounothing]

Mark sounds nothing like I had expected in real life! Quite different from Breaking Bad. Such a great actor and character in BB and BCS.

[@AshleyYoung87]

Me Too! He's such A Professional Actor.. Despite how His parents Basically Pole and Russian But he could become A Hispanic with Flawless Accent. And different people