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.
Costume and makeup 51
2020s
- 2025
Taylor Swift | The Official Release Party of a Showgirl
Costume Designer
- 2021
Pete 'n' Keely
Costume Design
2000s
- 2009
Tina!: 50th Anniversary Tour - Live in Holland
Costume Design
- 2003
Cher: The Farewell Tour
Costume Design
- 2001
Putting It Together
Costume Design
1990s
- 1996
Mrs. Santa Claus
Costume Design
- 1994
Gypsy
Costume Design
- 1991
Guilty as Charged
Costume Design
1980s
- 1989
- 1987
Plaza Suite
Costume Design
- 1983
Max Dugan Returns
Costume Design
- 1982
- 1981
Chu Chu and the Philly Flash
Costume Design
Lynda Carter's Celebration
Costume Design
- 1980
Lynda Carter: Encore!
Costume Design
Ann-Margret: Hollywood Movie Girls
Costume Design
1970s
- 1979
Cher... and Other Fantasies
Costume Designer
Dolly and Carol in Nashville
Costume Design
- 1978
The Grass Is Always Greener Over the Septic Tank
Costume Designer
Mitzi... What's Hot, What's Not
Costume Designer
- 1977
Mitzi... Zings Into Spring
Costume Designer
- 1976
Sills and Burnett at the Met
Costume Design
Mitzi... Roarin' in the 20s
Costume Designer
- 1975
Mitzi & 100 Guys
Costume Designer
- 1974
Mitzi... A Tribute to the American Housewife
Costume Designer
- 1973
Mitzi... The First Time
Costume Designer
- 1972
Once Upon a Mattress
Costume Design
Of Thee I Sing
Costume Designer
Lady Sings the Blues
Costume Design
- 1971
Julie and Carol at Lincoln Center
Costume Designer
Diana!
Costume Designer
- 1970
1960s
- 1969
G.I.T. on Broadway
Costume Designer
Mitzi's 2nd Special
Costume Designer
- 1968
Mitzi
Costume Designer
- 1967
Kismet
Costume Design
Divorce American Style
Costume Design
Carousel
Costume Design
- 1966
Alice Through the Looking Glass
Costume Design
Brigadoon
Costume Design
Acted in 3
2020s
- 2021
1990s
- 1993
Tales of the City
Richard Evan Hampton · 2 episodes
Appearances17
2020s
- 2026
Couture to the Max
Self
- 2025
I Am Raquel Welch
Self
- 2024
- 2023
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
Self - Guest
A Disturbance in the Force: How the Star Wars Holiday Special Happened
Self
2010s
- 2017
The Carol Burnett 50th Anniversary Special
Himself
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
Mitzi Gaynor: Razzle Dazzle! The Special Years
Self
- 2004
- 2001
Carol Burnett: Show Stoppers
Himself
1990s
- 1997
Moon Over Broadway
Self
- 1995
More Loverly Than Ever: The Making of 'My Fair Lady'
Self
1980s
- 1985
Night of 100 Stars II
Self
1970s
- 1979
- 1977
