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Anthony MackieAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 23.09.1979
Country:  USA |
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Early Life and Education
Anthony Mackie was born on September 23, 1979, in New Orleans, Louisiana. He attended the New Orleans Center for Creative Arts before enrolling in the drama program at the North Carolina School of the Arts in Winston-Salem in the mid-1990s. He later graduated from the Juilliard School.
Career
Early Years and Breakouts2002-2003:Mackie made his film debut in the acclaimed "8 Mile" (2002) and received critical recognition for his lead role as Perry in the 2003 drama "Brother to Brother."
Notable Performances
2004-2009:Mackie's versatility was showcased in films such as "Hollywood Homicide" (2003), "She Hate Me" (2004), "Million Dollar Baby" (2004), and the thriller "The Manchurian Candidate" (2004).
2010-2016:He continued to impress in "The Hurt Locker" (2008), "The Adjustment Bureau" (2011), "Notorious" (2009), and "The Inevitable Defeat of Mister & Pete" (2013).
Theater Work
Mackie is also an accomplished stage actor, appearing on Broadway and Off-Broadway in productions such as "Ma Rainey's Black Bottom," "Drowning Crow," and "A Soldier's Play." His performance in "Talk" earned him an Obie Award in 2002.
Recognition and Awards
2003 and 2009:Mackie was nominated for Independent Spirit Awards for "Best Supporting Actor" in "Brother to Brother" and "Best Actor" in "The Hurt Locker," respectively.
