Bob Mackie
Known for
Costume & Make-Up
Born
March 24, 1939
Birthplace
Monterey Park, California, USA
Died
September 14, 2026 (aged 87)
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 cost...
Best known work
The Star Wars Holiday Special
1978
Staying Alive
1983
Hacks
2021
Smokey and the Bandit II
1980
RuPaul's Drag Race
2009
The Love Boat
1977
The Villain
1979
Project Runway
2004
Pennies from Heaven
1981
Wheel of Fortune
1983Filmography
2026
Couture to the Maxas Self
2025
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a ShowgirlCostume Designer
2025
I Am Raquel Welchas Self
2024
Bob Mackie: Naked Illusionas Self
2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Loveas Self - Guest
2023
2021
2021
Pete 'n' KeelyCostume Design
2017
2009
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in HollandCostume Design
2009
RuPaul's Drag RaceTVas Self - Special Guest (1 episode), as Self - Guest Judge (3 episodes), as Self - Guest Judge (archive footage) (3 episodes), as Self - Guest Judge (archive footage, uncredited) (1 episode)
2008
2004
2003
Cher: The Farewell TourCostume Design
2001
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppersas Himself
2001
Putting It TogetherCostume Design
1997
Moon Over Broadwayas Self
1996
Mrs. Santa ClausCostume Design
1995
1994
GypsyCostume Design
1993
1991
Guilty as ChargedCostume Design
1989
Brenda StarrCostume Designer
1987
Plaza SuiteCostume Design
1985
Night of 100 Stars IIas Self