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Mackenzie PhillipsExclusive Representation
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Life is Good: My Personal Story Dealing with Substance AbuseSpeaker Information
Mackenzie Phillips burst onto the acting scene at the age of twelve playing Carol, the outrageously-pushy hitchhiker in George Lucas' critically acclaimed film, "American Graffiti." While the film went on to become one of the most successful films in cinematic history, it also made Phillips an instant star.
Perhaps best known for her role as Julie Cooper on "One Day at A Time," Phillips was just fifteen years old when she began her seven-year stint on the popular CBS sitcom in 1975. From 1998-2000, she starred as Molly Phillips in the Disney Channel series "So Weird;" she also starred in the Disney movie, "Double Teamed." Most recently she completed the feature film, "The Jacket," opposite Adrien Brody and Kiera Knightly, which was released in 2005.
Phillips has also appeared in the feature films "Rafferty & the Gold Dust Twins" and "True Friends," as well as the television movies "Katie's Secret," "Miles Before I Go to Sleep," and "Eleanor and Franklin." She has guest starred in the television series "NYPD Blue," "ER," "Chicago Hope," "Crossing Jordan," and "Without a Trace." Her recent stage appearances include "The Vagina Monologues" in New York City, as well as a starring role in the national tour of "Same Time, Next Year." She also reprised her role of Rizzo in "Grease" on Broadway.
Born into a legendary musical family, Phillips is also a talented singer and songwriter, gifts no doubt inherited from her father, John Phillips, who created the 60's vocal group, The Mamas and The Papas.
Early in her life, Phillips battled alcoholism and drug addiction, and she now dedicates herself to raising awareness and educating the public on the issue of substance abuse. She is a nationally renowned speaker and is frequently requested to appear on talk shows, schools and civic organizations. One of the very few child stars to have survived addiction and establish a second career, Phillips' personal motto is "Life is Good," and she's happy to share her story so that others may be inspired.
Testimonials
"We listened in awe as she described in detail a life that many of us couldn't even fathom. Many people found comfort and help that day."
- Friends of Vista Hill
"Your poignant words were so beautifully expressed, and you touched our hearts with your candor about your own personal experience."
- Valley Women's Center, Inc.