Anthony Mackie Biography | Who Is Anthony Mackie?
Anthony Mackie (Anthony Dwane Mackie) is an American actor. He is best known for his roles in both independent and mainstream films. As well as his work in theater and television. Mackie’s career began in the late 1990s, with small roles in television shows such as Law & Order and The Sopranos.
Education
Anthony Mackie attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts (NOCCA) high school where he studied drama. After graduating from high school, he attended the Juilliard School’s Drama Division in New York City, where he earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in acting.
Anthony Mackie Age
Anthony was born on September 23, 1978 in New Orleans, Lousiana, U.S. He is [agecalc birthdate=1978-09-23]
Family
Anthony was born to Martha and Willie Mackie. He grew up in a working-class family with three siblings.
Mackie’s mother, Martha, worked as a nurse, and his father, Willie, owned a roofing business. Mackie has described his childhood as being filled with love and support from his family, despite the challenges they faced.
Wife
Mackie is a married man and has been with his wife, Sheletta Chapital, since they were both in grade school. The couple has three children together.
Anthony Mackie Career
Mackie’s acting career began in the early 2000s, with small roles in various films and television shows. He gained critical acclaim for his role as Sergeant JT Sanborn in the 2008 film “The Hurt Locker,” directed by Kathryn Bigelow. He also starred in the 2009 film “Notorious,” playing the role of Tupac Shakur.
Mackie’s breakthrough role came in 2014, when he was cast as Sam Wilson, aka The Falcon, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe. He made his first appearance as The Falcon in the film “Captain America:
The Winter Soldier,” and has since reprised the role in several other films, including “Avengers: Age of Ultron,” “Captain America: Civil War,” “Avengers: Infinity War,” and “Avengers: Endgame.”
In 2021, he starred in the Disney+ series “The Falcon and The Winter Soldier,” which follows his character’s journey as he takes on the mantle of Captain America.
Aside from his work in the MCU, Mackie has also starred in a number of other films, including “Pain & Gain,” “The Adjustment Bureau,” “Triple 9,” and “The Fifth Estate.”
He has received several award nominations for his performances, including a Tony Award nomination for his work in the Broadway production of “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.”
Mackie has also produced a number of films, including the 2019 film “Seberg,” which he also starred in. He has been recognized for his advocacy work, particularly for his efforts to support the arts and education in underserved communities.
Net Worth
The actor has an estimated net worth of $2 million.
Anthony Mackie Height | How Tall Is Anthony Mackie?
Mackie stands at a height of 1.78 m.
