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Bob Mackie
Monterey Park, California, USA
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,…
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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.
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Movies and shows, newest first
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2026
Couture to the Max
Movie Self
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2025
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Movie Costume Designer
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2025
I Am Raquel Welch
Movie Self
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2024
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
Movie Self
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2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Movie Self - Guest
- 2023
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2021
Hacks
TV show Bob Mackie
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2021
Pete 'n' Keely
Movie Costume Design
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2017
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special
Movie Himself
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2009
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland
Movie Costume Design
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2009
RuPaul's Drag Race
TV show Self - Special Guest
- 2008
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2004
Project Runway
TV show Self - Guest Judge
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2003
Cher: The Farewell Tour
Movie Costume Design
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2001
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
Movie Himself
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2001
Putting It Together
Movie Costume Design
More credits
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1997
Moon Over Broadway
Movie Self
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1996
Mrs. Santa Claus
Movie Costume Design
- 1995
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1994
Gypsy
Movie Costume Design
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1993
Tales of the City
TV show Richard Evan Hampton
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1991
Guilty as Charged
Movie Costume Design
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1989
Brenda Starr
Movie Costume Designer
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1987
Plaza Suite
Movie Costume Design
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1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Movie Self
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1983
Wheel of Fortune
TV show Costume Design
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1983
Staying Alive
Movie Costumer
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1983
Max Dugan Returns
Movie Costume Design
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1982
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Movie Costume Design
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1982
Butterfly
Movie Costumer
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1982
American Playhouse
TV show Richard Evan Hampton
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1981
Pennies from Heaven
Movie Costume Design
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1981
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Movie Costume Design
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1981
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Movie Costume Design
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1981
...All the Marbles
Movie Costume Design
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1980
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Movie Costume Design
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1980
Smokey and the Bandit II
Movie Costume Designer
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1980
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Movie Costume Design
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1979
The Villain
Movie Costume Design
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1979
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Movie Costume Designer
