Bob Mackie
Costume & Make-Up
1939-03-24 · 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, 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
Couture to the Max
2026 · Movie
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
2025 · Movie
I Am Raquel Welch
2025 · Movie
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
2024 · Movie
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
2023 · Movie
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
2023 · Movie
Hacks
2021 · Series
Pete 'n' Keely
2021 · Movie
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special
2017 · Movie
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland
2009 · Movie
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009 · Series
Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years
2008 · Movie
Project Runway
2004 · Series
Cher: The Farewell Tour
2003 · Movie
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
2001 · Movie
Putting It Together
2001 · Movie
Moon Over Broadway
1997 · Movie
Mrs. Santa Claus
1996 · Movie
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
1995 · Movie
Gypsy
1994 · Movie
Tales of the City
1993 · Series
Guilty as Charged
1991 · Movie
Brenda Starr
1989 · Movie
Plaza Suite
1987 · Movie
Night of 100 Stars II
1985 · Movie
Wheel of Fortune
1983 · Series
Staying Alive
1983 · Movie
Max Dugan Returns
1983 · Movie
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
1982 · Movie
Butterfly
1982 · Movie
American Playhouse
1982 · Series
Pennies from Heaven
1981 · Movie
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
1981 · Movie
Lynda Carter's Celebration
1981 · Movie
...All the Marbles
1981 · Movie
Lynda Carter: Encore!
1980 · Movie
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980 · Movie
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
1980 · Movie
The Villain
1979 · Movie
Cher... and Other Fantasies
1979 · Movie
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
1979 · Movie
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979 · Series
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978 · Movie
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
1978 · Movie
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
1978 · Movie
The Love Boat
1977 · Series
Mitzi... Zings Into Spring
1977 · Movie
Sills and Burnett at the Met
1976 · Movie
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s
1976 · Movie
Mitzi & 100 Guys
1975 · Movie
Funny Lady
1975 · Movie
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife
1974 · Movie
Mitzi... The First Time
1973 · Movie
Once Upon a Mattress
1972 · Movie
Of Thee I Sing
1972 · Movie
Lady Sings the Blues
1972 · Movie
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
1971 · Movie
Diana!
1971 · Movie
Raquel!
1970 · Movie
G.I.T. on Broadway
1969 · Movie
Mitzi's 2nd Special
1969 · Movie
Mitzi
1968 · Movie
Kismet
1967 · Movie
The Carol Burnett Show
1967 · Series
Divorce American Style
1967 · Movie
Carousel
1967 · Movie
Alice Through the Looking Glass
1966 · Movie
Brigadoon
1966 · Movie
The Mike Douglas Show
1961 · Series
Tony Awards
1956 · Series