Daniel Margotta - Actor Profile

Daniel Margotta

Acting
Freshness: Jan 13, 2026
11Total Films
7.8 Highest Rated

About Daniel Margotta

Daniel was born and raised in the New York New Jersey Metropolitan area. Throughout all of his life Daniel showed great abilities in both sport and art. Daniel began his show business career while in collage as a Disc Jockey in various night clubs in New York City airing live dance music on Hot 97 & WBLS. In the early 1990s he expanded his horizons by studying acting at prominent acting schools in New York City, i.e. "HB Studios & The Lee Strasberg Institute of Acting". Through out the 1990s he landed principal roles in film and television working his way up to leading roles in The Stand-In (1999), Wannabes (2000), _Jesus, Mary and Joey (2003)_ and others. Daniel has enjoyed the accolades of his career by winning a Clio for his very popular "Got Milk" commercial & recently winning Best Supporting Actor in the NY Film & Video Festival May 2003 for his role as "Cheech" in I Am Woody (2003).

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Daniel Margotta reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 11 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Daniel Margotta's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 18% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Daniel Margotta remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Carlito's Way, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Daniel Margotta Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daniel Margotta's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Daniel Margotta.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2017 The Eyes Val Flop Similar →
2016 The Brooklyn Banker Scalzo Flop Similar →
2006 Jesus, Mary and Joey Skinny Flop Similar →
2005 Searching for Bobby D Tommy Flop Similar →
2001 Double Whammy Truck Driver Flop Similar →
2000 Wannabes Pete Flop Similar →
1999 The Stand-In Paulie Benadetto Flop Similar →
1993 Carlito's Way Monchin (uncredited) Super Hit Similar →
1992 Light Sleeper Drug Dealer (uncredited) Hit Similar →
1991 The Super Pool Shooter #1 Average Similar →
N/A The Don of 42nd St Nico Flop Similar →

Daniel Margotta - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daniel Margotta?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daniel Margotta is "Carlito's Way" with a rating of 7.8/10.

How many movies has Daniel Margotta acted in?

Daniel Margotta has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daniel Margotta?

Other notable films include "Light Sleeper", "The Super", and "Double Whammy".