She holds the record for winning more Screen Actors Guild Awards than any other individual. Margulies, the youngest of three daughters, was born in Spring Valley, New York. Her parents were Jewish, descended from immigrants from Austria, Hungary, and Romania (her mother later converted to Christianity). Her character was originally intended to die; however, the producers changed the plot and she went on to play the role of Nurse Carol Hathaway for six years. She is also notable for being the only series regular cast member to win an Emmy Award. in April 2006 she appeared in four episodes of the sixth season of The Sopranos, portraying realtor Julianna Skiff.
