Dinner’s on Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Margo Martindale
Aug 29, 2023
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'.
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- 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.
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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.
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