Anthony Mackie

Anthony Mackie
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Name:
Anthony Mackie
Real name:
Anthony Dwane Mackie
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Birth date:
(46 y.o.)
Place of birth:
New Orleans, Louisiana, United States
Height:
5'10 ft ()
Weight:
183 lb (83 kg)
Relationship:
single
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(characteristic)
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Anthony Mackie's biography

Anthony Mackie is an American actor who rose to fame with roles in 8 Mile, Hollywood Homicide, and Million Dollar Baby. Mackie's breakthrough came with his role in the war drama The Hurt Locker, which opened the door to the fantastic world of Marvel Studios, where he was given the role of superhero Falcon. Probably net worth: $8 million.
In the photo: Anthony Mackie
In the photo: Anthony Mackie

Childhood and youth

The future actor was born in the family of roofer Willie Mackie and housewife Martha Mackie. Anthony's creative abilities showed up at an early age. He first attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts then studied at the Winston-Salem School of Art, where he mastered theatrical skills.
Young Anthony Mackie
Young Anthony Mackie
After graduation, the young man continued his studies at the legendary Juilliard School, whose graduates once were Robin Williams, Kevin Spacey and many other American celebrities. As a student, Anthony successfully performed on Broadway and even played legendary rapper Tupac in one of the theatrical productions.
Anthony Mackie studied at the famous Julliard's School
Anthony Mackie studied at the famous Julliard's School
Anthony has brothers Calvin and Willie Jr. and sisters Linda and Marian, with whom he is very friendly. All of them found their way in life and became successful, but their parents faced a tragic fate.

Our hero's mother died when he was still a child. A few years later his father married again. Contrary to typical stereotypes, his stepmother turned out to be a kind and caring woman. Three more children were born into the blended family, but Anthony and Calvin never felt left out - there was enough parental love for everyone. But in 2005 the young actor's father and stepmother became victims of the terrible hurricane Katrina, which practically destroyed New Orleans and killed nearly 2,000 people.

Acting career

In 2002, Mackie starred in the musical drama 8 Mile alongside rapper Eminem. The film was a massive hit, earning an Oscar for Best Original Song and launching Mackie's career in spectacular fashion. Offers poured in for Anthony, and over the next two years he appeared in seven feature films. These included the action film Hollywood Homicide (2003) starring Harrison Ford and the sports drama Million Dollar Baby (2004), which won four Oscars.
A shot from the 8 miles
A shot from the 8 miles
The death of his parents in 2005 devastated Mackie, and it took him considerable time to recover before he could return to work. In 2008 Anthony played an American sapper in Kathryn Bigelow's The Hurt Locker war drama.
Anthony Mackie in The Hurt Locker
Anthony Mackie in The Hurt Locker
The film depicted events from the 2004 Iraq conflict and captivated both critics and audiences. The film won six Oscars and numerous other awards, finally establishing Anthony as a Hollywood star, though not quite A-list yet.
American actor Anthony Mackie
American actor Anthony Mackie
In 2014, Marvel Entertainment cast him in the sequel to their popular Avengers superhero franchise. In Captain America: The Winter Soldier, Steve Rogers' (Chris Evans) team gains new allies, including Sam Wilson (Falcon), played by Anthony Mackie.
Anthony Mackie in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier
Anthony Mackie in the Captain America: The Winter Soldier
The character later appeared in Ant-Man and Avengers: Age of Ultron, followed by 2016's Captain America: Civil War.
Anthony Mackie in the Ant-Man
Anthony Mackie in the Ant-Man
Kathryn Bigelow reunited with Mackie in 2017 for Detroit, her film about the devastating 1967 racial uprising in Detroit.
Anthony Mackie answering frequent queries in google

Anthony Mackie's personal life

Though the actor married relatively late (in 2014), he's known his wife Sheletta Chapital since he was seven years old. She's also from New Orleans, knew his family well, and had been a close friend and companion to Anthony for many years.
Anthony Mackie with his wife
Anthony Mackie with his wife
At their intimate wedding in the Dominican Republic, only their closest friends and family were present, including the couple's two children. The actor only revealed his wedding on social media six months later, and in fall 2015, he surprised fans with news that he'd become a father for the third time.
Anthony Mackie doesn't like to advertise his personal life
Anthony Mackie doesn't like to advertise his personal life
Even now, Mackie prefers to keep his personal life private, mostly posting work-related content on Instagram.

Anthony Mackie nowadays

The actor has signed a contract with Marvel Studios for ten films, in five of which he has already starred. In Avengers: Endgame, his character Falcon takes on the Captain America mantle and becomes one of the central characters.
Avengers: Endgame - trailer
At the same time, the actor stars in Disney's Falcon and the Winter Soldier series, the fifth season of the hit anthology Black Mirror, and the sci-fi thriller Altered Carbon.
Anthony Mackie has a contract with Marvel Studios for ten films
Anthony Mackie has a contract with Marvel Studios for ten films
In summer 2019, Mackie surprised audiences by starring in the action-comedy Point Blank. That fall saw the premiere of psychological thriller The Woman in the Window, based on A.J. Finn's novel.
Anthony Mackie in the Black Mirror
Anthony Mackie in the Black Mirror
In 2020, Anthony Mackie appeared in The Banker, starring opposite Samuel L. Jackson. At the same time, he was working on the films Outside the Wire and The Woman in the Window, which are due to premiere in 2021.
Woman In The Window, trailer
In addition to working in cinema, the actor devotes a lot of time to theater, in his social networks one can often see announcements about upcoming performances. Anthony also owns his own NoBar Creole restaurant in Brooklyn, which hospitably opened its doors in 2011.

Anthony Mackie: latest news and articles

  • «Million Dollar Baby» with Mackie is a great movie! And Anthony plays such roles in sports films, where character and strength are important.
    2021-04-11 13:21:27
  • I love Anthony Mackie! A very talented and positive young man. I am always looking forward for his new works.
    2021-04-09 14:34:19
  • He was lucky, of course, to star in such a cool movie 8 Mile!
    2021-03-08 20:00:26
  • How Mackie looks like Snoop Dogg! Almost one face :)
    2021-03-01 14:57:10
  • Nice actor Anthony Mackie, saw him in the movie «Hollywood Homicide».
    2021-01-27 20:48:06
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