David Margulies

David Margulies was an American actor who is best known for his roles in Ghostbusters, Ghostbusters II, and Ace Ventura: Pet Detective. He was born on February 19, 1937, in New York City, New York, and passed away on January 11, 2016, also in New York City.

Personal and Family Life

David Margulies was married to Carol Grant from March 17, 1969, until their divorce, and they had one child together. He was the son of Harry David Margulies and Runya (Zeltzer) Margulies. Margulies often collaborated with filmmaker Sidney Lumet, which became a notable aspect of his career.

Death and Legacy

David Margulies died on January 11, 2016, following a long illness. His work in film and television left a lasting impression on audiences and contributed significantly to the entertainment industry. He is remembered for his iconic roles, particularly in the Ghostbusters franchise.

Filmography

Title Release Date Character
Ghostbusters 1984-06-08 Mayor
Nine 1/2 Weeks 1986-02-09 Harvey
Ghostbusters II 1989-06-16 Mayor Lenny
Dressed to Kill 1980-07-25 Dr. Levy
Last Embrace 1979-05-04 Rabbi Josh Drexel
All That Jazz 1979-12-16 Larry Goldie
All Good Things 2010-12-03 Mayor
Roadie 2012-01-06 Don Miller
Whiskey School 2005-09-11 Rex Michaels
Out on a Limb 1992-09-04 Mr. Buchenwald
Invitation to a Suicide 2004-11-09 Roman Malek
Largo Desolato 1990-04-20 1st Visitor
The Front 1976-09-17 Phelps
A Most Violent Year 2014-12-31 Saul Lefkowitz
Ira & Abby 2006-06-23 Dr. Arnold Friedman
Curmudgeons 2016-04-15 Ralph
Times Square 1980-10-17 Dr. Zymansky
Brighton Beach Memoirs 1986-12-26 Mr. Farber
Looking for an Echo 2000-11-10 Dr. Ludwig
Hide in Plain Sight 1980-03-21 Detective Reilly
Night-Flowers 1979-01-01 Psychiatrist
A Doctor’s Story 1984-04-23 Russell
A Case of You 2013-11-06 Henry
Man of the Century 1999-10-29 Mr. Meyerscholtz
Perfect Witness 1989-10-28 Rudnick
Judy Garland: By Myself 2004-02-25 Joseph L. Mankiewicz (voice)
My Old Man 1979-12-07 Chubby
The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Hollywood Follies 1999-10-26 Carl Laemmle
Funny About Love 1990-09-21 Dr. Benjamin
The Girl on the Train 2014-06-06 Morris Herzman
Ace Ventura: Pet Detective 1994-02-04 Doctor
Magic Sticks 1987-06-05 Goldfarb
Ishtar 1987-05-15 Mr. Clarke
Cleanin’ Up the Town: Remembering Ghostbusters 2020-01-07 Self
Daniel 1983-08-26 Dr. Duberstein
Fading Gigolo 2013-09-07
Adam Bloom 2020-04-02 Harris Sutton
Running on Empty 1988-09-09 Dr. Jonah Reiff
Lifebreath 1997-11-07 Abe Gross
Hudson River Blues 1997-12-12
Gareeb Nawaz’s Taxi 2010-07-18
Celebrity 1998-09-07 Counselor Adelman
A Stranger Among Us 1992-07-17 Lt. Oliver