Michael Margotta

Michael Margotta (born September 1, 1946) is an American actor known for his appearances in film and television. He gained attention for his role in the 1971 film Drive, He Said, which marked Jack Nicholson's directorial debut. Margotta's performance, including a fully nude scene depicting a mental breakdown, caused controversy and attempts to give the film an X rating. On television, he appeared in the 1968 episode of I Dream of Jeannie titled 'The Guru' as a strung-out hippie named Harold. Margotta received an Emmy nomination for his appearance on Kojak in 1976 and also acted in the Canadian thriller film Partners the same year.