Anthony Mackie Biography
Anthony Dwane Mackie was born on September 23, 1978, in New Orleans, Louisiana. A Juilliard-trained actor, he broke through in The Hurt Locker and became a Marvel mainstay as Sam Wilson, first as Falcon and then taking up the shield as Captain America in Captain America: Brave New World.
Personal Life
Who are Anthony Mackie's parents?
Unknown
Was Anthony Mackie married?
Anthony Mackie was married once, to Sheletta Chapital (2014–2018).
Did Anthony Mackie have children?
Anthony Mackie had 4 children: Jason Mackie, Kaylin Mackie, Miles Mackie, Aiden Mackie.
What religion was Anthony Mackie?
Anthony Mackie was N/A.
What was Anthony Mackie's ethnicity?
Anthony Mackie was of African American heritage.
Career Highlights
Movies
- The Hurt Locker (2008) — Watch on Amazon
- Captain America: The Winter Soldier (2014) — Watch on Amazon
- Avengers: Endgame (2019) — Watch on Amazon
- Captain America: Brave New World (2025) — Watch on Amazon
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TV Shows
- The Falcon and the Winter Soldier (2021)
Facts About Anthony Mackie
- Trained at the prestigious Juilliard School
- Debuted as Falcon in Captain America: The Winter Soldier
- Took up the Captain America shield as Sam Wilson in the MCU
- Appeared in the Best Picture winner The Hurt Locker
Anthony Mackie Quotes
"I'm just a guy who followed a plan."
Legacy
Anthony Mackie made history inheriting the Captain America mantle in the MCU, becoming a leading face of Marvel's next generation of heroes.
Sources
Last verified: 2026-08-17