---
name: "Margaret Colin"
canonical: "https://film.one/person/margaret-colin"
fi1m_id: "margaret-colin"
imdb_id: "nm0171513"
tmdb_id: 8985
wikidata_id: "Q267001"
roles: ["Actor"]
born: "26 May 1958"
reviewed_on_fi1m: 3
average_fi1m_score: 76
average_as: "actor"
average_over: 3
updated: "2026-10-04T19:57:26.279816+00:00"
licence: "© Fi1m Ltd. Written by AI under a human editor; checked against sources before publication. Quote with attribution and a link to the canonical URL."
---

# Margaret Colin

## Identity

Margaret Colin

- **Canonical:** https://film.one/person/margaret-colin
- **Type:** Person
- **Fi1m ID:** margaret-colin
- **IMDb ID:** nm0171513
- **TMDB ID:** 8985
- **Wikidata ID:** Q267001
- **Same entity:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Colin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q267001, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0171513/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/8985

Actor. Born 26 May 1958 in Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA.

## Details

- **Work:** Actor
- **Born:** 26 May 1958, Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA
- **Active:** 1986–1996
- **Also known as:** Μάργκαρετ Κόλιν, مارگارت کالین
- **Average Fi1m score:** 76, as actor, over 3 titles
- **Fi1m score by decade:** 1980s 76 (2), 1990s 75 (1)
- **Score spread:** 1 at 80+, 2 at 60–79, 0 under 60
- **Lead roles:** 0 of 3 acting credits billed first or second
- **Genres:** Comedy 2, Action 1, Adventure 1, Crime 1, Romance 1, Science Fiction 1
- **Screen time:** 6 hours of reviewed films
- **Box office:** $1,069m across 3 films with figures
- **Elsewhere:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Margaret_Colin, https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q267001, https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0171513/, https://www.themoviedb.org/person/8985

## Streaming the US now

- **Disney+:** [*Independence Day*](https://film.one/film/independence-day.md) (75), [*3 Men and a Baby*](https://film.one/film/3-men-and-a-baby.md) (71)
- **Apple TV:** [*Something Wild*](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md) (82)

For United States; add `?region=XX` for another country.

## Biography

Margaret Colin is an American actress. She was born on 26 May 1958 in Brooklyn, New York, and raised on Long Island. She attended Hofstra University.

Colin began her career in daytime soap operas, originating the role of Margo Montgomery on As the World Turns (1980–1983). She is known for her performance as Constance Spano in the film Independence Day (1996) and for her recurring role as Eleanor Waldorf in the series Gossip Girl (2007–2012).

Her other film credits include Pretty in Pink (1986) and Three Men and a Baby (1987). She has also worked extensively in theatre.

*Sources: en.wikipedia.org, imdb.com.*

## On Fi1m (3)

- *Independence Day* (1996), Fi1m 75, as Constance Spano — [page](https://film.one/film/independence-day.md)
- *3 Men and a Baby* (1987), Fi1m 71, as Rebecca — [page](https://film.one/film/3-men-and-a-baby.md)
- *Something Wild* (1986), Fi1m 82, as Irene — [page](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md)

## Complete filmography (71)

Every credit, newest first. Titles without a page can be requested for review on the HTML page.

- *Three Wisest Men* (2025), as Barbara Brenner
- *Three Wiser Men and a Boy* (2024), as Barbara Brenner
- *Three Wise Men and a Baby* (2022), as Barbara Brenner
- *The Road to Galena* (2022), as Margaret Kenney
- *Gossip Girl* (2021), series, as Eleanor Waldorf
- *The I-Land* (2019), series, as Doctor Stevenson
- *The Enemy Within* (2019), series, as Evelyn Bell
- *The Broken Ones* (2018), as Janet Kelly
- *Tramps* (2016), as Evelyn
- *Equity* (2016), as Attorney Cahn
- *Chicago Med* (2015), series, as Carol Conte
- *Stealing Chanel* (2015), as Constance Borden
- *Younger* (2015), series, as Stacey
- *Gotham* (2014), series, as Taylor Reece
- *Madam Secretary* (2014), series, as Judith Fanning
- *You Must Be Joking* (2014), as Linda Schwartz
- *Kelly & Cal* (2014), as Janice
- *Elementary* (2012), series, as Natalie Gale
- *Backwards* (2012), as Mrs. Brooks
- *Camilla Dickinson* (2012), as Mona Rowan
- *Veep* (2012), series, as Jane McCabe — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/tv/veep.md)
- *Blue Bloods* (2010), series, as Melanie Maines
- *The Good Wife* (2009), series, as Rochelle — Fi1m 84, [page](https://film.one/tv/the-good-wife.md)
- *Nurse Jackie* (2009), series, as Trish — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/nurse-jackie.md)
- *Royal Pains* (2009), series, as Lucy Everett
- *The Missing Person* (2009), as Lana Cobb
- *iMurders* (2008), as Carol Uberoth
- *Deception* (2008), as Ms. Pomerantz
- *Gossip Girl* (2007), series, as Eleanor Waldorf
- *Happenstance* (2007), as Beth
- *Medium* (2005), series, as Kelly Shuler
- *First Daughter* (2004), as Melanie Mackenzie
- *Remembering Charlie* (2003), as Lori Aiken
- *Blue Car* (2003), as Diane
- *Unfaithful* (2002), as Sally
- *The Wedding Dress* (2001), as Madeline Carver
- *Law & Order: Criminal Intent* (2001), series, as Eloise Barnes
- *My Husband's Double Life* (2001), as Elizabeth 'Peachy' Welsh
- *Madigan Men* (2000), series, Actor
- *Now and Again* (1999), series, as Lisa Wiseman
- *Law & Order: Special Victims Unit* (1999), series, as Mrs. Krug
- *Swing Vote* (1999), as Linda Kirkland
- *Hit and Run* (1999), as Joanna Kendall
- *The Adventures of Sebastian Cole* (1998), as Joan Cole
- *Time to Say Goodbye?* (1997), as Kristen Hamstra
- *The Devil's Own* (1997), as Sheila O'Meara
- *Milk & Money* (1996), as Lorraine
- *Independence Day* (1996), as Constance Spano — Fi1m 75, [page](https://film.one/film/independence-day.md)
- *The Wright Verdicts* (1995), series, as Sandy Hamor
- *In the Shadow of Evil* (1995), as Dr. Molly Nostrand
- *Terminal Velocity* (1994), as Joline "Jo" (uncredited)
- *Chicago Hope* (1994), series, as Karen Antonovich
- *Amos & Andrew* (1993), as Judy Gillman
- *The Butcher's Wife* (1991), as Robyn Graves
- *Sibs* (1991), series, as Audie Ruscio
- *Goodnight Sweet Wife: A Murder in Boston* (1990), as Michelle Caruso
- *Law & Order* (1990), series, as Mary Markson — Fi1m 72, [page](https://film.one/tv/law-and-order.md)
- *Martians Go Home* (1989), as Sara Brody
- *Traveling Man* (1989), as Joanna Reath
- *True Believer* (1989), as Kitty Greer
- *3 Men and a Baby* (1987), as Rebecca — Fi1m 71, [page](https://film.one/film/3-men-and-a-baby.md)
- *Leg Work* (1987), series, as Claire McCarron
- *Like Father Like Son* (1987), as Ginnie Armbruster
- *Warm Hearts, Cold Feet* (1987), as Amy Webster
- *The Return of Sherlock Holmes* (1987), as Jane Watson
- *Something Wild* (1986), as Irene — Fi1m 82, [page](https://film.one/film/something-wild.md)
- *Pretty in Pink* (1986), as English Teacher
- *Foley Square* (1985), series, as Asst. D.A. Alex Harrigan
- *Magnum, P.I.* (1980), series, as Connie Northrop
- *The Edge of Night* (1956), series, Actor
- *Tox*, as Dr. Angelica · Executive Producer

## Gallery

- ![Margaret Colin at a press event for "The Balusters" in Manhattan Theatre Club studios, 2/26/26 (2026)](https://film.one/media/person/86645/gallery-af7de2880a6c.jpg) Margaret Colin at a press event for "The Balusters" in Manhattan Theatre Club studios, 2/26/26 (2026) — PhilipRomanoPhoto, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/0/0f/MargaretColin-byPhilipRomano.jpg/1280px-MargaretColin-byPhilipRomano.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Margaret Colin at Tribeca Film Festival, 2016](https://film.one/media/person/86645/gallery-87d33b456cef.jpg) Margaret Colin at Tribeca Film Festival, 2016 — greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/86/Margaret_Colin_%282016_Tribeca_Film_Festival%2C_crop%29.jpg/1280px-Margaret_Colin_%282016_Tribeca_Film_Festival%2C_crop%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Star of Independence Day (2016)](https://film.one/media/person/86645/gallery-bdab24f66131.jpg) Star of Independence Day (2016) — Greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://thumb.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/7/75/Margaret_Colin_%2826711526232%29.jpg/1280px-Margaret_Colin_%2826711526232%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail)
- ![Margaret Colin at Tribeca Film Festival, 2016](https://film.one/media/person/86645/gallery-6776a3ff6447.jpg) Margaret Colin at Tribeca Film Festival, 2016 — greg2600, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Wikimedia Commons (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/8/85/Margaret_Colin_2016_%28facecrop%29.jpg?utm_source=commons.wikimedia.org&utm_campaign=imageinfo&utm_content=thumbnail_unscaled)

## Awards

### Other awards — 1 won

- Theatre World Award 1998: Theatre World Award (won)

*From Wikidata, which records wins more completely than nominations.*

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