Bob Mackie
Costume & Make-Up
Born: March 24, 1939 · Monterey Park, California, USA
Died: September 14, 2026 (aged 87)
Highest Rated
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.
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TV Shows (3)
Self / Appearances (19)
The Mike Douglas Show
Self - Guest · 2 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Special Guest · 1 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge · 3 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge (archive footage) · 3 eps
RuPaul's Drag Race
Self - Guest Judge (archive footage, uncredited) · 1 eps
The Love Boat
Self · 2 eps
CBS News Sunday Morning
Self (archive footage) · 1 eps
Project Runway
Self - Guest Judge · 1 eps
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion
Self
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
Moon Over Broadway
Self
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
Self
Couture to the Max
Self
I Am Raquel Welch
Self
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
Himself
Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years
Self
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special
Himself
Other Crew (53)
Wheel of Fortune
Costume Design
Tony Awards
Wardrobe Designer
Tony Awards
Costume Design
Tony Awards
Costume Designer
The Carol Burnett Show
Costume Designer
Staying Alive
Costumer
The Villain
Costume Design
...All the Marbles
Costume Design
Smokey and the Bandit II
Costume Designer
Pennies from Heaven
Costume Design
Funny Lady
Costume Design
The Star Wars Holiday Special
Costume Design
Butterfly
Costumer
Brenda Starr
Costume Designer
Divorce American Style
Costume Design
Baryshnikov in Hollywood
Costume Design
Max Dugan Returns
Costume Design
Raquel!
Costume Design
Mrs. Santa Claus
Costume Design
Lady Sings the Blues
Costume Design
Guilty as Charged
Costume Design
Gypsy
Costume Design
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Costume Designer
Cher: The Farewell Tour
Costume Design
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Costume Design
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland
Costume Design
Mitzi
Costume Designer
Brigadoon
Costume Design
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Costume Design
Plaza Suite
Costume Design
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
Costume Design
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Costume Designer
Of Thee I Sing
Costume Designer
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Costume Design
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
Costume Designer
Carousel
Costume Design
Putting It Together
Costume Design
Mitzi... The First Time
Costume Designer
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Costume Design
Once Upon a Mattress
Costume Design
G.I.T. on Broadway
Costume Designer
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
Costume Designer
Mitzi's 2nd Special
Costume Designer
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife
Costume Designer
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Costume Designer
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s
Costume Designer
Sills and Burnett at the Met
Costume Design
Mitzi... Zings Into Spring
Costume Designer
Kismet
Costume Design
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
Costume Designer
Diana!
Costume Designer
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Costume Design
Pete 'n' Keely
Costume Design