
Margo Martindale
ActingAbout Margo Martindale
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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Margo Martindale, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Margo Martindale Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Margo Martindale reflects a strong mix of popular and critically appreciated roles. Across 50 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Margo Martindale's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 60% of Margo Martindale's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Showing Up, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Margo Martindale Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Margo Martindale's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Margo Martindale has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Uncle Frank | Mammaw | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Kitchen | Helen O'Carroll | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | Blow the Man Down | Enid Nora Devlin | Average | Similar → |
| 2018 | Instant Family | Sandy Wagner | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Cars 3 | Louise Nash (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea | Mrs. Brinson (voice) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | The Hollars | Sally Hollar | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Mother's Day | Flo | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | Sophie and the Rising Sun | Anne Morrison | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Heaven Is for Real | Nancy Rawling | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Showing Up | Self | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | August: Osage County | Mattie Fae Aiken | Hit | Similar → |
| 2013 | Beautiful Creatures | Delphine Duchannes | Average | Similar → |
| 2011 | Win Win | Eleanor | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Secretariat | Miss Ham | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Orphan | Dr. Browning | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Hannah Montana: The Movie | Ruby | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | The Winning Season | Donna | Average | Similar → |
| 2008 | Stop-Loss | Senator's Secretary (voice) | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story | Ma Cox | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Savages | Roz | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Feast of Love | Mrs. Maggarolian | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rails & Ties | Judy Neasy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | The Death and Life of Bobby Z | Macy | Average | Similar → |
| 2007 | Mo | Pam | Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Rocket Science | Coach Lumbly | Average | Similar → |
| 2006 | Paris Je T'aime | Carol (14ème arrondissement) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Million Dollar Baby | Earline Fitzgerald | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Plainsong | Mrs. Beckman | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Iron Jawed Angels | Harriot Blatch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2003 | The Human Stain | Psychologist | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Hours | Mrs. Latch | Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | The Laramie Project | Trish Steger | Average | Similar → |
| 2001 | What Girls Learn | Lainey | Hit | Similar → |
| 2000 | Proof of Life | Ivy | Average | Similar → |
| 2000 | 28 Days | Betty | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Ride with the Devil | Wilma Brown | Average | Similar → |
| 1998 | Practical Magic | Linda Bennett | Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | Twilight | Gloria Lamar | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | Critical Care | Constance 'Connie' Potter | Average | Similar → |
| 1997 | ...First Do No Harm | Marjean | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Clara Mayfield | Hit | Similar → |
| 1996 | Marvin's Room | Charlotte Samit | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Dead Man Walking | Sister Colleen | Hit | Similar → |
| 1995 | Sabrina | Nurse | Average | Similar → |
| 1994 | Nobody's Fool | Birdy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Firm | Nina Huff | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | Lorenzo's Oil | Wendy Gimble | Hit | Similar → |
| 1991 | The Rocketeer | Millie | Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Days of Thunder | Donna | Average | Similar → |
Margo Martindale - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Margo Martindale?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margo Martindale is "Showing Up" with a rating of 9.2/10.
How many movies has Margo Martindale acted in?
Margo Martindale has been featured in at least 50 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Margo Martindale?
Other notable films include "Million Dollar Baby", "Instant Family", and "Secretariat".




