Mackenzie Astin

Birthday: 12 May 1973, Los Angeles, California, USA

Birth Name: Mackenzie Alexander Astin

Height: 178 cm

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.

I started at the age of 8 and have been lucky to be still working.

When I was eight years old I went to visit my brother who was working on a movie of the week with my...Show more »

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. Show less «

There is a healthy fraternal rivalry, but nothing serious and we both have been looking for a projec...Show more »

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. Show less «

When I am working it is up early and coffee and 15 hours of being on the set. When I am not working,...Show more »

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. Show less «

And it is easy to believe you are not good enough if you listen to everybody else.

You never get every job you want.

I technically have two last names, which is a lot of fun when you're making airline reservations.

There was a period when I became disillusioned with the politics of what goes on in show business. M...Show more »

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. Show less «

I still have not given up the idea of becoming a journalist, but at 17 I decided to follow my heart ...Show more »

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. Show less «

There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I...Show more »

There are a couple of teachers I have had without whose influence I would not be as happy with who I am. Show less «

Have you noticed how most directors are either bald or grey-haired?

I think I would have a better time writing films rather than directing.

If I couldn't broadcast baseball games, I think I would make a good impression on people.

I used to get some flack from my agents because I wouldn't even audition for parts where the hero us...Show more »

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. Show less «

It is important to make the fans that support me feel supported.

I haven't gone to college yet and I intend to in a few years.

Guns are evil! And very little good comes from the availability of a bullet designed to kill human b...Show more »

Guns are evil! And very little good comes from the availability of a bullet designed to kill human beings! Show less «

It is tough to say what has influenced me the most because I know that Mozart makes me think better,...Show more »

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! Show less «

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