Bob Mackie
- Known for
- Costume & Make-Up
- Born
- March 24, 1939
- Died
- September 14, 2026 (aged 87)
- Birthplace
- Monterey Park, California, USA
Biography
Robert Gordon Mackie (March 24, 1939 – September 14, 2026) was an American fashion designer and costumier, best known for his dressing of entertainment icons such as Ann-Margret, Lucille Ball, Carol Burnett, Diahann Carroll, Carol Channing, Cher, Marlene Dietrich, Barbara Eden, Lola Falana, Judy Garland, Mitzi Gaynor, Elton John, Bette Midler, Liza Minnelli, Donny and Marie Osmond, Joan Rivers, Diana Ross, RuPaul, Tina Turner, Sylvie Vartan, Vanna White, Pia Zadora, Barbra Streisand, Dolly Parton, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, P!nk, Miley Cyrus, and Sabrina Carpenter. Mackie served as costume designer for the ensemble of The Carol Burnett Show during its entire eleven-year run, and designed the costumes for its spin-off, Mama's Family, and for the 1993 television adaptation of Gypsy. He is referred to alternatively as the 'Sultan of Sequins', the 'Rajah of Rhinestones', or the 'Guru of Glitter' for his sparkling and imaginative designs. Mackie said, "A woman who wears my clothes is not afraid to be noticed." Mattel partnered with him to produce outfits for collectable Barbie dolls, and he introduced cultural diversity to their features and outfits to reflect the heritage of real-life women. He received nine Primetime Emmy Awards, a Tony Award, and three nominations for the Academy Award for Best Costume Design for his work. In April 2023, Mackie was awarded with the inaugural Giving Us Life-time Achievement Award by RuPaul at the RuPaul's Drag Race season 15 finale.
Known For
Filmography
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Movie · Costume Designer
Pete 'n' Keely
Movie · Costume Design
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland
Movie · Costume Design
Cher: The Farewell Tour
Movie · Costume Design
Putting It Together
Movie · Costume Design
Mrs. Santa Claus
Movie · Costume Design
Gypsy
Movie · Costume Design
Guilty as Charged
Movie · Costume Design
Brenda Starr
Movie · Costume Designer
Plaza Suite
Movie · Costume Design
Max Dugan Returns
Movie · Costume Design
Staying Alive
Movie · Costumer
Wheel of Fortune
TV · Costume Design · 5 eps
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Movie · Costume Design
Butterfly
Movie · Costumer
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Movie · Costume Design
...All the Marbles
Movie · Costume Design
Pennies from Heaven
Movie · Costume Design
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Movie · Costume Design
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Movie · Costume Design
Smokey and the Bandit II
Movie · Costume Designer
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Movie · Costume Design
The Villain
Movie · Costume Design
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
Movie · Costume Design
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Movie · Costume Designer
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
Movie · Costume Designer
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
Movie · Costume Designer
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Movie · Costume Design
Mitzi... Zings Into Spring
Movie · Costume Designer
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s
Movie · Costume Designer
Sills and Burnett at the Met
Movie · Costume Design
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Movie · Costume Designer
Funny Lady
Movie · Costume Design
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife
Movie · Costume Designer
Mitzi... The First Time
Movie · Costume Designer
Of Thee I Sing
Movie · Costume Designer
Lady Sings the Blues
Movie · Costume Design
Once Upon a Mattress
Movie · Costume Design
Diana!
Movie · Costume Designer
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
Movie · Costume Designer
Raquel!
Movie · Costume Design
Mitzi's 2nd Special
Movie · Costume Designer
G.I.T. on Broadway
Movie · Costume Designer
Mitzi
Movie · Costume Designer
Carousel
Movie · Costume Design
Kismet
Movie · Costume Design
Divorce American Style
Movie · Costume Design
The Carol Burnett Show
TV · Costume Designer · 1 ep
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Movie · Costume Design
Brigadoon
Movie · Costume Design
Tony Awards
TV · Wardrobe Designer, Costume Design, Costume Designer · 4 eps