Margo Martindale, star of 'The Americans' and 'Cocaine Bear', talks about odd jobs in her early acting days, working as a private eye, and her experience working together on the film 'Cocaine Bear'.
Perseverance and hard work are essential for achieving success in the acting industry.
Margot Martindale attributes her fearlessness and willingness to take risks to her carefree attitude as a young adult.
Deep dives
Longevity and Belief in Self: Margot Martindale's Career
Margot Martindale reflects on her long and successful career as a character actress. She shares her belief in herself and the importance of perseverance and hard work. Despite not achieving immediate success, Martindale's dedication and talent eventually led to a breakthrough, with roles in films like 'The Firm' and 'Million Dollar Baby', as well as her Tony-nominated performance in 'Cat on a Hot Tin Roof'. She discusses the challenges and joys of working in multi-camera sitcoms and her experience playing the role of esteemed character actress Margot Martindale in 'BoJack Horseman'. Martindale also highlights the significance of finding love and giving in to make a marriage successful and enduring.
From Private Investigator to Maximum Security Drama Teacher: Margot Martindale's Early Career
Margot Martindale recalls her diverse range of survival jobs before achieving success as an actress. She worked as a spa consultant, a private investigator, and even taught drama in a maximum security unit for criminally insane men when she was just 16 years old. Martindale attributes her fearlessness and willingness to take risks to her carefree attitude as a young adult. Additionally, she discusses her early theater experiences, including the unexpected success of 'Steel Magnolias', and shares the story of how the cast of the play united to move the production to a commercial run on Broadway.
Meeting Bill and Maintaining a Long-Lasting Marriage
Margot Martindale recounts the story of how she met her husband Bill and their courtship. Despite initially not having time for a relationship, Martindale instinctively knew she would marry Bill from the moment they met. Throughout their 37-year marriage, Martindale emphasizes the importance of giving in and not always needing to be right. The couple's enduring love and support for each other have been essential to their happiness and the success of their relationship.
Playing an Exaggerated Version of Herself: Margot Martindale in 'BoJack Horseman'
Margot Martindale discusses her role as an exaggerated version of herself in the animated series 'BoJack Horseman'. Initially reluctant to participate, Martindale was convinced by her co-star Will Arnett's insistence that only she could play the part. Martindale reflects on the impact the show has had, attracting a younger fan base and expanding her career in unexpected ways. She also sheds light on the challenges of working on multi-camera sitcoms and the pressure to deliver lines quickly and flawlessly.
“The Americans” and “Cocaine Bear” star Margo Martindale joins the show. Over shrimp scampi and fancy fusilli, Margo talks about her odd jobs in her early acting days, such as working as a private eye, and what it was like to work together on the film “Cocaine Bear.” This episode was recorded on June 13th, 2023 at Marea in New York City’s Upper West Side.
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