Mark Margolis

The Villains We Love: Photographing Television’s Greatest Antagonists

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The Villains We Love: Photographing Television’s Greatest Antagonists

There is a unique thrill in photographing the “bad guy.” In the landscape of modern television, the antagonist is rarely just a two-dimensional obstacle for the hero to overcome. Today’s villains are complex, layered, magnetic, and often entirely steal the show. As a portrait photographer, capturing the essence of these actors requires navigating the space between the terrifying characters they portray and the brilliant, multifaceted artists they are in reality.

When you strip away the scripts, the sets, and the costumes, what remains in the studio is raw presence. Here is a look behind the lens at my time photographing three of television’s most iconic and deeply loved antagonists: Brian Cox, Mark Margolis, and Ian McShane.

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Remembering Mark Margolis: Capturing the Soul of a Hollywood Legend

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Remembering Mark Margolis: Capturing the Soul of a Hollywood Legend

In the world of acting, a great performance is immortalized on film, but a truly iconic presence can be captured in a single portrait. As a portrait photographer, I have had the immense privilege of photographing some of the finest actors in the industry—artists whose faces tell the stories of their careers, their struggles, and their triumphs. Among them was the late, great Mark Margolis, a true Hollywood legend whose impact on the industry remains indelible.

Mark was a force of nature, widely celebrated for his chilling, Emmy-nominated portrayal of Hector “Tio” Salamanca in Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul, as well as his unforgettable roles in Scarface, The Wrestler, and Hannibal. Through my lens, I was fortunate enough to preserve two distinct moments in time with this remarkable man.

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