Bob Mackie Biography
Bob Mackie is an American costume designer and fashion designer. He is best known for his makeup for entertainment icons including Ann-Margaret, Carol Channing, RuPaul, Cher, Alison Scoffins, Barbara, Eden, Diana Ross and Vanna White.
In addition, she is three times Emmy winner and was inducted into the Hollywood Fashion Walk of Fame. He is a humble designer at Paramount Studios, making costumes for the burlesque production Hallelujah Hollywood when he was discovered by client Edith Head.
Furthermore, he made elegant and sparkly dresses that were worn by famous artists like Diana Ross and Tina Turner. During his 11-year career, he was the only costume designer for The Carol Burnell show.
In 1986, Bob designed Cher’s outfit for the academic award which were stretch pants, a jewel-encrusted thong, and a chain-link top topped with an Indian headdress. His career as a fashion designer in the United States helped him earn most of his wealth.
In addition, he attended Rosemead High School, where he graduated in 1957. He later attended Pasadena City College and the Chouinard art Institution, from which he left before earning any degree. He studied with Eva Roberts, who is in the fashion design department. He later dropped out of school so he could start his job as a draftsman for Frank Thompson at Paramount Studios.
Bob Mackie Age
How old is Bob Mackie? Bob is 82 years from 2022. He was born in March 24, 1940, in Monterey, California, United States. Furthermore, he celebrates his birthday on March 24th every year and his zodiac sign is Aries.
Bob Mackie Family
Mackie was born and raised in Monterey, California, United States of America. he is son of Mildred Agnes Mackie and Charles Robert Mackie who was a Bank of America employee. Unfortunately, his parents split up and as a result he spent most of his childhood with his maternal grandparents in the Alhambra.
Bob Mackie’s Wife
Mackie was married to Lulu Porteiroformerly known as Marianne Wolford, and married on March 14, 1960. Lulu was a singer, actress, and acting teacher. Together they became parents to Robert Gordon Mackie Jr. who sadly died in 1993. Sadly, that relationship came to an end after three years. Later, Bob had a life partner, Ray Aghayan who was a costume designer, but died in 2011.
Bob Mackie Height and Weight
Mackie is at an approximate height of 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighs approximately 68kgs.
Bob Mackie net worth
Mackie has managed to accumulate an approximate net worth of US$ 10 million. He has accumulated this in his successful career as a costume designer and fashion designer.