Something about Mary
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
Mary Mackey was born in Berkeley and grew up in Los Gatos, CA. At age 19, Mary won Miss Northern California. She then became a successful model, working in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. She graced the runway for world-renowned designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Bob Mackie, Galanos, Adolfo
Mary Mackey was born in Berkeley and grew up in Los Gatos, CA. At age 19, Mary won Miss Northern California. She then became a successful model, working in San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York. She graced the runway for world-renowned designers including Yves Saint Laurent, Ralph Lauren, Carolina Herrera, Bob Mackie, Galanos, Adolfo, Karl Lagerfeld, Oscar de la Renta, and many others. When designer Christian Lacroix first arrived in the United States to launch his collection, Mary was selected to model for his debut runway show at 20th Century Fox Studios.
Mary went on and became an aspiring actress. Her first TV role was playing judge Heller opposite actor Don Johnson in Nash Bridges. She studied at the respected film acting school, Full Circle Productions in San Francisco, with acting teachers Billie Shepard and John Howard Swain. After completing their film acting program Mary became a beloved acting teacher.
While continuing to grow her acting resume in the San Francisco area, Mary began working regularly in Los Angeles, to where she relocated in 2006. Shortly after arriving in L.A., fueled by her love of the stage, Mary joined The Actors Gang Theatre ensemble in Culver City, guided by Founding Artistic Director Tim Robbins where she worked both on stage and behind the scenes in many productions. Mary continues to enjoy her career in film, television, and commercials.
Giving back
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
Her work as a volunteer for several non-profit organizations is very important to her. She has read to children through the SAG Foundation BookPALS program for 15 years. Mary also ran the Homeless Shelter Reading arm of SAG BookPals. She believes that encouraging kids to believe in themselves and to love reading is one of the greatest g
Her work as a volunteer for several non-profit organizations is very important to her. She has read to children through the SAG Foundation BookPALS program for 15 years. Mary also ran the Homeless Shelter Reading arm of SAG BookPals. She believes that encouraging kids to believe in themselves and to love reading is one of the greatest gifts of all.
In LA Mary was part of the LIFE (living in freedom everyday) program at the Los Angeles Metropolitan Detention Center. She taught life skills to the women and men inmates there for several years. One of the most life changing and purpose filled things she has ever done.
Healthy Living
A Lifetime of Acting & Modeling
Healthy Living
Mary fell in love with farm animals when she visited The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA. Hearing the stories of the rescued animals from factory farms, motivated Mary to take them off her plate.
She found that eating a whole food plant based diet was healthier and made her feel great!
Mary is an alumni of New Roots Institute and gives p
Mary fell in love with farm animals when she visited The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA. Hearing the stories of the rescued animals from factory farms, motivated Mary to take them off her plate.
She found that eating a whole food plant based diet was healthier and made her feel great!
Mary is an alumni of New Roots Institute and gives presentations about the devastating consequences of factory farms. Through awareness and education Mary hopes to make a difference in the health of our planet and the animals.