Bob Mackie
Born: 1939-03-24 in Monterey Park, California, USA
Died: 2026-09-14
Known For: Costume & Make-Up
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.
Filmography
2026
- Couture to the Max as Self
2025
- I Am Raquel Welch as Self
- Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl ... (Costume Designer)
2024
- Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion as Self
2023
2021
- Hacks as Bob Mackie
- Pete 'n' Keely ... (Costume Design)
2017
- The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special as Himself
2009
- RuPaul's Drag Race as Self - Special Guest
- Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland ... (Costume Design)
2008
2004
- Project Runway as Self - Guest Judge
2003
- Cher: The Farewell Tour ... (Costume Design)
2001
- Putting It Together ... (Costume Design)
- Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers as Himself
1997
- Moon Over Broadway as Self
1996
- Mrs. Santa Claus ... (Costume Design)
1995
1994
- Gypsy ... (Costume Design)
1993
- Tales of the City as Richard Evan Hampton
1991
- Guilty as Charged ... (Costume Design)
1989
- Brenda Starr ... (Costume Designer)
1987
- Plaza Suite ... (Costume Design)
1985
- Night of 100 Stars II as Self
1983
- Wheel of Fortune ... (Costume Design)
- Staying Alive ... (Costumer)
- Max Dugan Returns ... (Costume Design)
1982
- American Playhouse as Richard Evan Hampton
- Butterfly ... (Costumer)
- Baryshnikov in Hollywood ... (Costume Design)
1981
- ...All the Marbles ... (Costume Design)
- Pennies from Heaven ... (Costume Design)
- Chu Chu and the Philly Flash ... (Costume Design)
- Lynda Carter's Celebration ... (Costume Design)
1980
- Smokey and the Bandit II ... (Costume Designer)
- Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls ... (Costume Design)
- Lynda Carter: Encore! ... (Costume Design)
1979
- CBS News Sunday Morning as Self (archive footage)
- The Villain ... (Costume Design)
- Dolly and Carol in Nashville ... (Costume Design)
- Cher... and Other Fantasies ... (Costume Designer)
1978
- The Star Wars Holiday Special ... (Costume Design)
- The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank ... (Costume Designer)
- Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not ... (Costume Designer)
1977
- The Love Boat as Self
- Mitzi... Zings Into Spring ... (Costume Designer)
1976
- Sills and Burnett at the Met ... (Costume Design)
- Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s ... (Costume Designer)
1975
- Funny Lady ... (Costume Design)
- Mitzi & 100 Guys ... (Costume Designer)
1974
- Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife ... (Costume Designer)
1973
- Mitzi... The First Time ... (Costume Designer)
1972
- Lady Sings the Blues ... (Costume Design)
- Of Thee I Sing ... (Costume Designer)
- Once Upon a Mattress ... (Costume Design)
1971
- Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center ... (Costume Designer)
- Diana! ... (Costume Designer)
1970
- Raquel! ... (Costume Design)
1969
- Mitzi's 2nd Special ... (Costume Designer)
- G.I.T. on Broadway ... (Costume Designer)
1968
- Mitzi ... (Costume Designer)
1967
- The Carol Burnett Show ... (Costume Designer)
- Divorce American Style ... (Costume Design)
- Kismet ... (Costume Design)
- Carousel ... (Costume Design)
1966
- Alice Through the Looking Glass ... (Costume Design)
- Brigadoon ... (Costume Design)
1961
- The Mike Douglas Show as Self - Guest
1956
- Tony Awards ... (Wardrobe Designer)