Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Character actor, Actor, Stage actor
Birthday
(Wednesday)
Birthplace
Jacksonville, Texas, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Sibling
Billy Martindale
Education
Harvard University, Lon Morris College, University of Michigan, Jacksonville High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
Tier B -- 50,838 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 37
Year context
Born in 1951 -- First commercial computer (UNIVAC I) delivered; Harry S. Truman was US president
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Career
Career spanning 36 years (1989-2025)
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (44)
AWARDS (6)
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2016
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2015
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series
2015
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Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama Series
2011
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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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How old is Margo Martindale?
Margo Martindale is 74 years old, born on .
Where was Margo Martindale born?
Margo Martindale was born in Jacksonville, Texas, USA.
What movies or shows has Margo Martindale been in?
Margo Martindale has 44 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Twits (2025), The Sticky (2024), Cocaine Bear (2023), The Watcher (2022), Mrs. America (2020).
What is Margo Martindale known for?
Margo Martindale is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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