Biography
Philip Charles MacKenzie is an American actor and television director. Born in Brooklyn, New York, on 7 May 1946, he trained at the Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he received an MFA in acting. He began his career as an actor, appearing in guest roles on series including Cheers and Family Ties, and in a supporting role in the 1975 film Dog Day Afternoon. He gained prominence for his performance as Donald Maltby on the Showtime series Brothers (1984–1989), for which he received a CableACE Award.
MacKenzie transitioned to directing in the late 1980s. He has directed episodes of more than 30 series, including 22 episodes of Roseanne (1993–1994), 21 episodes of Frasier (1994–1996), and 36 episodes of According to Jim (2002–2009). Other credits include Dharma & Greg, Just Shoot Me!, My Wife and Kids, George Lopez and Sonny with a Chance. He has also worked as an acting instructor in Los Angeles. He has been married to actress Alison La Placa since 1992.
