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Anthony Mackie, born on September 23, 1978, is an American actor. He made his film debut in the semi-biographical drama film 8 Mile (2002). Throughout his career, Mackie has showcased his talent in various feature films, television series, and both Broadway and Off-Broadway plays.
Here are some highlights from his impressive career:
- Early Life:
Mackie was born in New Orleans, Louisiana to Martha (née Gordon) and Willie Mackie Sr., who owned a roofing business called Mackie Roofing.
His brother, Calvin Mackie, is a former associate professor of engineering at Tulane University and now works with the Louisiana Recovery Authority.
Mackie attended Warren Easton Sr High School, the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA), and graduated from the high school drama program at the North Carolina School of the Arts (NCSA) in 1997.
He later graduated from the Juilliard School’s Drama Division as part of Group 30 (1997–2001), which also included actors Tracie Thoms and Lee Pace1. - Film Career:
Mackie’s notable film roles include:
Brother to Brother (2004): Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Actor.
The Manchurian Candidate (2004): A psychological thriller.
Million Dollar Baby (2004): A sports film.
Half Nelson (2006).
The Hurt Locker (2008): Nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actor.
Notorious (2009): Portrayed Tupac Shakur.
Night Catches Us (2010).
The Adjustment Bureau (2011).
Real Steel (2011).
Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU): Achieved global recognition as Sam Wilson / Falcon / Captain America starting with Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014). Recently starred in the Disney+ miniseries The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021) and is set to lead his own film titled Captain America: Brave New World (2025).
Other films include Detroit (2017), The Hate U Give (2018), Synchronic (2019), and The Banker (2020)1. - Stage Performances:
Mackie has also excelled in theater, performing in both Broadway and Off-Broadway adaptations.
Notable stage works include Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, Drowning Crow, McReele, A Soldier’s Play, and Carl Hancock Rux’s Talk (for which he won an Obie Award in 2002)1. - Television and Other Roles:
He portrayed Martin Luther King Jr. in the HBO television film All the Way (2016).
Played Takeshi Kovacs in the Netflix series Altered Carbon (2020).
Currently stars as protagonist John Doe in the Peacock series Twisted Metal (2023–present)1.
Anthony Mackie’s versatility and talent have left a lasting impact on the entertainment industry, making him a respected figure in both film and theater.
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