Margo Martindale
There are character actors… and then there’s Margo Martindale, who somehow became a running joke about character actors while still being criminally underrated at the same time.
She doesn’t just appear in scenes. She takes them hostage.
That’s what makes her such a dangerous contender in the Greatest “That Guy” Character Actor of All Time league. While other actors on this list blend into the fabric of movies, Martindale punches straight through the screen. One stare and suddenly everyone else feels underqualified.
Compared to Judy Greer, she’s heavier and more intimidating. Compared to Luis Guzmán, she’s more controlled. But very few actors here can match her batting average. Seriously — how often is she the weak part of anything?
Never.
And the funniest part? Tons of casual viewers STILL hit Google with “who is that actress?” after watching her dominate another prestige drama.
Margo Martindale's Rankings
"That Guy" Character Actors
Rank: #4 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 50.0%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Margo Martindale vs Clancy Brown - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Margo Martindale vs Stephen Tobolowsky - Wins 71.4% of battles
- Margo Martindale vs Judy Greer - Wins 71.4% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Margo Martindale vs J.K. Simmons - Loses 100.0% of battles
- Margo Martindale vs Danny Trejo - Loses 80.0% of battles
- Margo Martindale vs Shea Whigham - Loses 66.7% of battles