Margo Winkler - Actor Profile

Margo Winkler

Acting
Updated: May 10, 2026
21Total Films
8.5 Highest Rated
Born: Aug 13, 1935
Birth Place: Los Angeles, California, USA

About Margo Winkler

Margo Winkler is an American actress, who often played minor roles as receptionists, clerks or judges. She is known for her minor roles in several of Martin Scorsese's films which her husband Irwin Winkler produced. She is best known for her roles in Goodfellas (1990) as Belle Kessler and as the receptionist in The King of Comedy (1983) whom Robert De Niro's character approaches on numerous occasions. She is also known for her role as Barbara in Life as a House (2001). She made her screen debut in 1970 in Stuart Hagmann's The Strawberry Statement. In 1999 she appeared in her son Charles Winkler's picture Rocky Marciano, and her last appearance was in 2006 in her husband Irwin Winkler's Home of the Brave as a waiting room mother.

Margo Winkler Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Margo Winkler reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 21 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Margo Winkler's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 33% of Margo Winkler'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 GoodFellas, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Margo Winkler Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Margo Winkler's career based on audience ratings.

Full Filmography

Every movie Margo Winkler has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2006 Home of the Brave Waiting Room Mother Flop Similar →
2005 Shackles Judge Average Similar →
2001 Life as a House Barbara Hit Similar →
1999 Rocky Marciano Airport Clerk Average Similar →
1999 At First Sight Nancy Bender Average Similar →
1995 Red Ribbon Blues Helen Flop Similar →
1995 The Net Mrs. Raines Average Similar →
1992 Night and the City Judge Parker Average Similar →
1991 Guilty by Suspicion Leta Rosen Hit Similar →
1990 GoodFellas Belle Kessler Super Hit Similar →
1989 Music Box Irma Kiss Hit Similar →
1987 You Talkin' to Me? Receptionist Flop Similar →
1985 After Hours Woman With Gun Super Hit Similar →
1982 The King of Comedy Receptionist Super Hit Similar →
1982 Author! Author! Millie Average Similar →
1977 New York, New York Argumentative Woman Hit Similar →
1975 Peeper Woman with Luggage Flop Similar →
1974 Busting Mrs. Rizzo Average Similar →
1972 Up the Sandbox Hospital Clerk Average Similar →
1971 The Gang That Couldn't Shoot Straight Airline Clerk Flop Similar →
1970 The Strawberry Statement Woman Average Similar →

Margo Winkler - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Margo Winkler?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Margo Winkler is "GoodFellas" with a rating of 8.5/10.

How many movies has Margo Winkler acted in?

Margo Winkler has been featured in at least 21 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Margo Winkler?

Other notable films include "The King of Comedy", "After Hours", and "Life as a House".

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