Mackenzie Astin was born on May 12, 1973 in Los Angeles, California, USA as Mackenzie Alexander Astin. He is an actor, known for The Facts of Life (1979), In Love and War (1996) and Iron Will (1994). He has been married to Jennifer Bautz since April 11, 2011.
Emerson Community Charter School, University High School
Nationality
American
Spouse
Jennifer Abbott Astin (m. 2011)
Parents
John Astin, Patty Duke
Siblings
Sean Astin, David Astin, Tom Astin, Kevin Pearce, Allen Astin
Movies
Iron Will, The Garbage Pail Kids Movie, In Love and War, The Mating Habits of the Earthbound Human, Love's Enduring Promise, The Last Days of Disco, Dream for an Insomniac, The Evening Star, Elf-Man, How to Deal, Widow's Kiss, Wyatt Earp, Selma, Lord, Selma, The Final Season, Hell and Mr. Fudge, Mom...
TV Shows
First Years, The Facts of Life
Star Sign
Taurus
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Quote
1
I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart and stay in Los Angeles with my girlfriend as opposed to going to Johns Hopkins.
2
When I was eight years old I went to visit my brother who was working on a movie of the week with my mother and I saw how much fun he was having and I decided I wanted to try it too.
3
You never get every job you want.
4
It is important to make the fans that support me feel supported.
5
I used to get some flack from my agents because I wouldn't even audition for parts where the hero uses violent force to be a hero.
6
There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am.
7
If I couldn't broadcast baseball games, I think I would make a good impression on people.
8
I technically have two last names, which is a lot of fun when you're making airline reservations.
9
Have you noticed how most directors are either bald or grey-haired?
10
I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.
11
I think I would have a better time writing films rather than directing.
12
I haven't gone to college yet and I intend to in a few years.
13
It is tough to say what has influenced me the most because I know that Mozart makes me think better, but you cannot beat Dave Matthews for feeling good!
14
And it is easy to believe you are not good enough if you listen to everybody else.
15
There is a healthy fraternal rivalry, but nothing serious and we both have been looking for a project to do together. I guess he may direct me in a project some day.
16
When I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working, it is up late and coffee, golf or softball and hopefully a ball game on the television.
17
Guns are evil! And very little good comes from the availability of a bullet designed to kill human beings!
18
There was a period when I became disillusioned with the politics of what goes on in show business. My mom had missed a lot of her childhood, so I figured it would be a good time to hang up my acting shoes . . . I was probably reading too much J.D. Salinger at the time.
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Fact
1
He and his brother Sean both guest starred in Season 9 of N.C.I.S. Mackenzie was in the episode "Life Before His Eyes" and Sean was in "The Tell".
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He is of English, Irish, Scottish, and German descent.
3
Writes, makes and stars in his own Super 8 films.
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Lost the top part of his right ear in a car accident.
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Has three other half brothers: David, Allen and Tom