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Mackenzie Alexander Astin (born May 12, 1973) is an American actor.

Biography

Early life

Astin was born on May 12, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, the son of actress Patty Duke and actor John Astin. His older brother is actor Sean Astin. He attended Ralph Waldo Emerson Middle School and University High School in Los Angeles, California.

Career

Mackenzie made his acting debut in the TV movie Lois Gibbs and the Love Canal but is probably best remembered for his television role as Andy on the popular sitcom The Facts of Life. He has since had his share of roles in numerous TV shows and TV movies such as I Dream of Jeannie: 15 Years Later, a cameo in Harrison Bergeron, which starred his brother, Sean Astin, Neil Simon's Laughter on the 23rd Floor with Nathan Lane, and Widow's Kiss with Beverly D'Angelo.

He made guest appearances on Brooklyn Bridge, The Outer Limits, Without a Trace and House.

He appeared as a regular in the short-lived NBC legal drama First Years with Samantha Mathis. His character was openly gay, and Astin told The Advocate magazine that he was hoping for some "same-sex smooching" in the show.^[1] Recently, he appeared on Lost as Kate's love-interest Tom, in a flashback, in the season 1 episode "Born to Run."

Astin has also had his share of major motion pictures including Iron Will, in which he starred in the lead role, with Kevin Spacey in a key minor role. He also appeared in Wyatt Earp with Kevin Costner, The Evening Star with Shirley MacLaine, and Whit Stillman's The Last Days of Disco. During filming of The Evening Star, Mackenzie lost the top edge of his right ear, after a car accident. He was forced to wear a prosthetic ear for the rest of the film.^[2] He works presently with his father, the Director of the Theatre Arts and Studies Program at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore, Maryland.

Filmography

Awards

CAMIE Awards

• 2005: Won, "Character and Morality in Entertainment" - Love's Enduring Promise (shared w/producers, co-stars)

Young Artist Awards

• 1986: Won, "Best Young Supporting Actor in a Television Series" - The Facts of Life

References

External links

• Mackenzie Astin at the Internet Movie Database
• Mackenzie Astin at Allmovie
• Mackenzie Astin at TV.com

From Familypedia

Mackenzie

Birth:

Career: Actor

Spouse: None

Ancestry

First Generation

1. Mackenzie ASTIN , actor was born on 12 May 1973 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.

Second Generation

2. John Allen ASTIN, actor, was born on 30 March 1930 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD. John Allen ASTIN, actor, and Anna Marie (Patty) DUKE, actress, were married in 1972.

3. Anna Marie (Patty) DUKE, actress, was born on 14 December 1946 in Elmhust, Queens County, New York. John Allen ASTIN, actor, and Anna Marie (Patty) DUKE, actress, had the following children:

*1 i. Mackenzie ASTIN, actor.

Third Generation

4. Allen Varley ASTIN was born about 1905 in Utah. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland. In 1930 he was a doctor of philosophy. Allen Varley ASTIN and Margaret Linnie MACKENZIE were married about 1927.

5. Margaret Linnie MACKENZIE was born about 1905 in Utah. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Baltimore, Baltimore Co., MD. Allen Varley ASTIN and Margaret Linnie MACKENZIE had the following children:

*2 i. John Allen ASTIN , actor.

6. John P DUKE was born ?. He died ?. John P DUKE and Frances MCMAHON were married.

7. Frances MCMAHON was born ?. She died ?. John P DUKE and Frances MCMAHON had the following children:

*3 i. Anna Marie (Patty) DUKE , actress.

Fourth Generation

8. John Andrew ASTIN was born in July 1882 in Pennsylvania. He appeared in the census in 1900 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1900 he was an at school/servant to Magy Dick. He died on 19 Aug 1908 in Murray, UT. He was buried in Salt Lake City Cemetery, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

Name: John A Astin

Birth Date: 1882

Death Date: 19 Aug 1908

Death Place: Murray, Utah

Burial Date: 19 August 1908

Cemetery: Salt Lake City Cemetery

Source: Sexton Records

Grave Location: Q-9-1-3-E

John Andrew ASTIN and Catherine W VARLEY were married about 1904.

9. Catherine W VARLEY was born on 16 August 1881 in UT. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1920 she was a copyist for county treasurer. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1930 she was a cashier at treasurer office. She died on 20 Feb 1956 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She was buried in Salt Lake City Cem., Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

Name: Catherine Varley Astin

Birth Date: 16 Aug 1881

Birth Place: Utah

Death Date: 20 Feb 1956

Death Place: Salt Lake City, Utah

Burial Date: 25 February 1956

Cemetery: Salt Lake City Cemetery

Source: Sexton Records

Grave Location: Q-9-1-4-E

John Andrew ASTIN and Catherine W VARLEY had the following children:

*4 i. Allen Varley ASTIN. *ii. Marie ASTIN was born about 1907 in UT. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. *iii. Helen ASTIN was born about 1908 in UT. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

10. Alexander G MACKENZIE was born about 1877 in Minnesota. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1910 he was a Telephone co. public agent. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1920 he was a secretary. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1930 he was an engineer. He died ?. Alexander G MACKENZIE and Edith A were married.

11. Edith A was born about 1878 in UT. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She died ?. Alexander G MACKENZIE and Edith A had the following children:

*5 i. Margaret Linnie MACKENZIE. *ii. John H MACKENZIE was born about 1908 in UT. He appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. In 1930 he was a salesman. *iii. William S MACKENZIE was born about 1915 in UT. He appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. He appeared in the census in 1930 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT.

Fifth Generation

16. Joseph ASTIN was born in 1826 in Heywood, Lancashire, England. He appeared in the census in 1861 in Bury, Lancashire, England. In 1861 he was a cotton manufacturer. He appeared in the census in 1870 in Carroll, Washington County, Pennsylvania. In 1870 he was a pit boss. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas. In 1880 he was a farmer. He died in 1889. Joseph ASTIN and Martha GLACKIN were married about 1877.

17. Martha GLACKIN was born about 1849 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. She appeared in the census in 1851 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford County, Kansas. She died in 1926. Joseph ASTIN and Martha GLACKIN had the following children:

*i. Joseph ASTIN was born about 1874 in PA. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. *ii. Mary ASTIN was born about 1875 in PA. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. *iii. William ASTIN was born about 1877 in PA. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. *8 iv. John Andrew ASTIN.

18. William VARLEY was born about 1837 in New Brinsley, England. He died in 1908. William VARLEY and Mary Ellen MCDUFF were married.

19. Mary Ellen MCDUFF was born in 1839 in England. She died in 1906. William VARLEY and Mary Ellen MCDUFF had the following children:

*i. Marie VARLEY was born about 1878 in UT. Between 1910 and 1920 she was a saleslady for a dry goods store. She appeared in the census in 1910 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She appeared in the census in 1920 in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake Co., UT. She died ?. *9 ii. Catherine W VARLEY.

20.  ? MACKENZIE appeared in the census in 1880 in Stevens Co., MN. He was born in Scotland. He died ?.  ? MACKENZIE and ? were married.

21.  ? appeared in the census in 1880 in Stevens Co., MN. She was born ? in Canada. She died ?.  ? MACKENZIE and ? had the following children:

*10 i. Alexander G MACKENZIE.

22.  ? was born ? in England. He died ?.  ? And ? were married.

23.  ? was born ? in Engand. She died ?.  ? and ? had the following children:

*11 i. Edith A.

Sixth Generation

34. Heugh/Hughes GLACKIN was born about 1811 in Ireland. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Greenock Cartsdyke, Renfrewshire, Scotland. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. In 1851 he was a laborer. He appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. In 1880 he was a farmer. Heugh/Hughes GLACKIN and Jane SCOTT were married.

35. Jane SCOTT was born about 1823 in Ireland. She was associated with in 1851 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. Heugh/Hughes GLACKIN and Jane SCOTT had the following children:

*i. James GLACKIN was born about 1843 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. He appeared in the census in 1851 in Old Monkland, Lanark, Scotland. *17 ii. Martha GLACKIN. *iii. Mary GLACKIN was born about 1853 in Scotland. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS. *iv. Catherine GLACKIN was born about 1863 in Scotland. She appeared in the census in 1880 in Saint John, Stafford Co., KS.

Seventh Generation

68. Possibly Michael GLACKIN was born about 1791 in Ireland. He appeared in the census in 1841 in Greenock Cartsdyke, Renfrewshire, Scotland. Possibly Michael GLACKIN was married. possibly Michael GLACKIN had the following children:

*34 i. Heugh/Hughes GLACKIN.

Contributors

• --Will 07:50, 11 March 2007 (UTC)
• (Adding links etc Robin Patterson 22:25, 12 March 2007 (UTC))

See also

• Celebrity Ancestors

External links