Robert Margolis

Robert Margolis is a writer, filmmaker and actor living in New York City. In addition to THE EXTERMINATOR, he is also the author of THE EXCAVATION.

Robert co-wrote, directed and starred in the multiple award-winning film, THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY, which is also available on Amazon Prime Video:

THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY is an international film festival hit about a struggling New York actor (Robert Margolis) who is still chasing after that one great role he hopes will jump-start his career and save his marriage. When he is cast in a film by legendary director Peter Bogdanovich (The Last Picture Show), the film explodes into any number of unforeseen directions. THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY is a film about big dreams and everyday rituals, humiliating defeats and little triumphs, and the inexplicable optimism that keeps us all going.

Review excerpts for THE DEFINITION OF INSANITY:

“Brilliant, audacious…” VARIETY

“A frank and fresh testament to the burden of dreams.” Minnesota Film Arts

"An independent production with a fascinatingly original voice...” Der Landbote, Switzerland

Awards: *Best Feature Film - Newport Beach International Film Festival, USA *Jury Prize: Best Feature Film - Virginia Film Festival *Audience Award: Best Feature Film- Virginia Film Festival *Best Director - Chicago Independent Film Festival, USA *Special Jury Prize - Minneapolis-St. Paul International Festival 2005, USA *Rosa Camuna di Bronzo Audience Award - Bergamo Film Meeting 2005, Italy *Audience Award: Best Feature Film - Swiss-American Film Festival, New York *Best Feature Film - 35 mm - L.I. International Film Expo, NY * Best Actor: (Robert Margolis) - Chicago Independent Film Festival, USA * Best Actor: (Robert Margolis) - Brooklyn International Film Festival, USA

Robert Margolis has also been the recipient of a Fulbright Fellowship for cultural studies abroad.

He is a member of the Screen Actors Guild and the Dramatists Guild.