William Lyons MacKenzie
Journeyman Makeup Artist
1940-2020

Will MacKenzie joined Local 706 in 1969. His early career was spent working in live TV. He worked on iconic 1970’s television series like Fantasy Island, Mork & Mindy, The White Shadow and Dallas. He worked for five seasons as personal Makeup Artist to Connie Selleca on the series Hotel before joining the team on NYPD Blue. He is remembered by coworkers as a ‘total gentleman’ a master Makeup Artist and for his dry wit and ability to see the humorous side of life in spite of  the long hours working in episodic television.

Brother MacKenzie volunteered his time to Local 706. He served as on the Board of Trustees from 1975-79, as an Executive Board member 1981-91 and 1998-2000 and Vice President 1993-94. He strongly promoted Union strength and unity, serving as chairman of the Unionize Now Positive Action Committee in the early 1990s.

Brother MacKenzie retired in 2002 and is survived by his wife of 35 years Sonya MacKenzie.

The below photos show Will MacKenzie working on Robin Williams.