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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| 1 | Cocaine Bear (2023) | Ranger Liz | 5.9 | |
| 2 | Lazy Susan (2020) | Mary | - | - |
| 3 | Uncle Frank (2020) | Mammaw | 9 | |
| 4 | Blow the Man Down (2019) | Enid Nora Devlin | 6 | |
| 5 | The Kitchen (2019) | Helen O'Carroll | 6.4 | |
| 6 | Instant Family (2018) | Sandy Wagner | 7.8 | |
| 7 | Wilson (2017) | Alta | 6 | |
| 8 | Table 19 (2017) | Freda Eckberg | 6.3 | |
| 9 | Cars 3 (2017) | Louise Nash (voice) | 7 | |
| 10 | Downsizing (2017) | Woman on Shuttle | 6.1 | |
| 11 | My Entire High School Sinking Into the Sea (2016) | Mrs. Brinson (voice) | 6 | |
| 12 | Mother's Day (2016) | Flo | 6.5 | |
| 13 | The Hollars (2016) | Sally Hollar | 6.6 | |
| 14 | The Boss (2016) | Sister Aluminata | 6.3 | |
| 15 | Showing Up (2014) | Self | - | - |
| 16 | Heaven Is for Real (2014) | Nancy Rawling | 6.7 | |
| 17 | Bluebird (2014) | Crystal | 6 | |
| 18 | August: Osage County (2013) Oscars 2014 | Mattie Fae Aiken | 7.6 | |
| 19 | Beautiful Creatures (2013) | Delphine Duchannes | 6.4 | |
| 20 | Win Win (2011) | Eleanor | 7.4 | |
| 21 | Main Street (2010) | Myrtle Parker | - | - |
| 22 | Secretariat (2010) | Miss Ham | 7.3 | |
| 23 | Hannah Montana: The Movie (2009) | Ruby | 6.1 | |
| 24 | The Winning Season (2009) | Donna | 6.6 | |
| 25 | Management (2009) | Trish | 4.9 | |
| 26 | Orphan (2009) | Dr. Browning | 7.1 | |
| 27 | Stop-Loss (2008) | Senator's Secretary (voice) | 5.8 | |
| 28 | Rocket Science (2007) | Coach Lumbly | 7.1 | |
| 29 | Mo (2007) | Pam | - | - |
| 30 | Feast of Love (2007) | Mrs. Maggarolian | 6.2 | |
| 31 | The Savages (2007) Oscars 2008 | Roz | 6.9 | |
| 32 | Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story (2007) | Ma Cox | 7.3 | |
| 33 | The Death and Life of Bobby Z (2007) | Macy | 5.8 | |
| 34 | Wedding Daze (2006) | Betsy | 3 | |
| 35 | Paris Je T'aime (2006) | Carol (14ème arrondissement) | 8 | |
| 36 | Silver Bells (2005) | Mrs. Quinn | 5 | |
| 37 | Iron Jawed Angels (2004) | Harriot Blatch | 7 | |
| 38 | Million Dollar Baby (2004) Oscars 2005 | Earline Fitzgerald | 8.1 | |
| 39 | Plainsong (2004) | Mrs. Beckman | - | - |
| 40 | The Best Thief in the World (2004) | Miss Mason | - | - |
| 41 | An Unexpected Love (2003) | Maggie | 7 | |
| 42 | It's All About Love (2003) | Betsy | 6.7 | |
| 43 | The Human Stain (2003) | Psychologist | 6.3 | |
| 44 | The Laramie Project (2002) | Trish Steger | 9 | |
| 45 | The Hours (2002) Oscars 2003 | Mrs. Latch | 7 | |
| 46 | A Girl Thing (2001) | May | - | - |
| 47 | Proof of Life (2000) | Ivy | 6.5 | |
| 48 | 28 Days (2000) | Betty | 6.5 | |
| 49 | Earthly Possessions (1999) | Libby | 8 | |
| 50 | Ride with the Devil (1999) | Wilma Brown | 5 | |
| 51 | In Dreams (1999) | Nurse Floyd | 4.7 | |
| 52 | Twilight (1998) | Gloria Lamar | 7 | |
| 53 | Practical Magic (1998) | Linda Bennett | 6.3 | |
| 54 | Critical Care (1997) | Constance 'Connie' Potter | 5.5 | |
| 55 | ...First Do No Harm (1997) | Marjean | 10 | |
| 56 | Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) | Clara Mayfield | 7.5 | |
| 57 | Marvin's Room (1996) | Charlotte Samit | 7.2 | |
| 58 | Sabrina (1995) | Nurse | 6.8 | |
| 59 | Dead Man Walking (1995) | Sister Colleen | 7 | |
| 60 | Nobody's Fool (1994) | Birdy | 7.5 | |
| 61 | The Firm (1993) | Nina Huff | 6.6 | |
| 62 | Lorenzo's Oil (1992) | Wendy Gimble | 7 | |
| 63 | The Rocketeer (1991) | Millie | 7.3 | |
| 64 | Golden Years (1991) | Thelma | 10 | |
| 65 | Days of Thunder (1990) | Donna | 7.2 |
