Last Updated: 26 Apr, 2023 | Views: 3981
Age: 85
Profession: Fashion Designer
Other Profession(s): Costume Designer
Famous For: Lifetime Achievement Award Winner, Stage Productions, Television Shows, And Motion Pictures
Higher Education: Chouinard Art Institute
Net Worth: $10 million Approx.
About (Profile/Biography):
Robert Gordon Mackie, one of the top-known American fashion designers, was born on March 24, 1939, in Monterey Park, California (although many sources claim 1940) and costumier from America who is best known for dressing celebrities from the entertainment industry, including Lucille Ball, Ann-Margret, Carol Burnett, Cher, Carol Channing, Doris Day, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Eden, Diahann Carroll, Lola Falana, Farrah Fawcett, Liza Minnelli, Judy Garland, Bette Midler, Mitzi Gaynor, Elton John, Marilyn Monroe, Marie Osmond, Joan Over the course of The Carol Burnett Show's eleven-year run, he created costumes for every performer. From his child age, he designs dream gowns for his favorite actresses. Over the course of The Carol Burnett Show's eleven-year run, he created costumes for every performer. Mackie has won three Academy Award nominations for Best Costume Design, nine Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award (2023) for his work.
Bob Mackie Career:
In 1961: Mackie was discovered by costumer Edith Head while he was working at Paramount Studios.
In 1966: Mitzi Gaynor hired Mackie to design the Riviera's new show.
In 1969: For the television special GIT: On Broadway, Mackie was contracted to create costumes for The Temptations, The Supremes, and Diana Ross.
In 1981: Mackie appeared in two episodes of The Love Boat as a guest star.
In 2002: A TV Hall of Fame induction was given to Mackie.
Robert Gordon Mackie Achievements and Awards:
In 1999: Mackie was honored with the Disaronno Career Achievement in Television Award.
In 2005: He was honored with the Legend Award.
In 2019: Mackie won a Tony Award as Best Costume Designer.
In 2023: On the finale of Drag Race, RuPaul presents Hollywood fashion Bob Mackie with the first-ever Giving Us Lifetime Achievement Award.
Bob Mackie Unknown Facts:
Early in his career, Mackie worked as a pencil artist for the renowned French haute couturier Jean Louis, known for creating the stage costumes used by Marlene Dietrich while she was a cabaret performer.
Mackie designed many of Whitney Houston's concert and award show outfits, particularly her splashy evening gowns.
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