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Wendy Makkena
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| Born |
Wendy Rosenberg Makkena
October 4, 1958 Manhattan, New York, U.S.
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| Education | Juilliard School |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Spouse(s) |
Bob Krakower
(m. 1997) |
| Children | 1 |
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Wendy Rosenberg Makkena (pronounced mə-KEH-nə; born October 4, 1958) is an American actress. She is well-known for her role as Sister Mary Robert in the movies Sister Act (1992) and Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit (1993). She has also appeared in many other films and TV shows. Wendy Makkena has been acting on stage since the 1980s. Some of her other movies include Air Bud (1997), State of Play (2009), and A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood (2019).
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About Wendy Makkena's Early Life
Wendy Makkena was born in Manhattan, New York City. She went to a famous school called the Juilliard School to study acting. Her mother, Diana K. Rosenberg, was an astrologer.
Wendy Makkena's Acting Career
Wendy Makkena started her acting career on Broadway in 1987. Her first Broadway show was Pygmalion, where she acted alongside Peter O'Toole. She also appeared in other Broadway plays like Lend Me a Tenor and Side Man. In 1988, she made her first movie appearance in Eight Men Out.
Becoming Sister Mary Robert
In 1992, Wendy Makkena got a big role in the musical comedy movie Sister Act. She played Sister Mary Robert, a shy nun who had a beautiful singing voice. She acted alongside the famous actress Whoopi Goldberg. Wendy Makkena played this role again in the sequel, Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit, the next year. Even though she played a singing nun, another singer named Andrea Robinson actually provided the singing voice for her character in both movies.
Other Film and TV Roles
After Sister Act, Wendy Makkena continued to act in many projects. In 1994, she co-starred with Christopher Lloyd in the comedy movie Camp Nowhere. In 1997, she appeared in the family movie Air Bud. She also had a main role in the independent comedy-drama Finding North in 1998.
On television, she was in the CBS sitcom A League of Their Own in 1993. She also had recurring roles on popular shows like NYPD Blue, Judging Amy, and NCIS. Wendy Makkena also had regular roles in TV series such as The Job (2001–2002), Oliver Beene (2003–2004), Listen Up (2004–2005), and The Mob Doctor (2012–2013).
Wendy Makkena's Personal Life
Wendy Makkena is married to Bob Krakower, who is an acting coach. They got married in 1997 and have one child together.
Wendy Makkena's Film Appearances
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1988 | Eight Men Out | Kate Jackson | |
| 1992 | Sister Act | Sister Mary Robert | |
| 1993 | Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit | Sister Mary Robert | |
| 1994 | Camp Nowhere | Dr. Celeste Dunbar | |
| 1995 | Napoleon | Napoleon's Mom | |
| 1997 | Air Bud | Jackie Framm | |
| 1998 | Finding North | Rhonda Portelli | |
| 2009 | State of Play | Greer Thornton | |
| 2017 | The Discovery | Mom | |
| 2019 | A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood | Dorothy Vogel | |
| 2021 | Spiked | Margaret |
Wendy Makkena's Television Roles
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1991 | Law & Order | Officer Nicki Sandoval | Episode: "A Death in the Family" |
| 1993 | A League of Their Own | Mae Mordabito | 6 episodes |
| 1994 | NYPD Blue | Det. Sharon LaSalle | 3 episodes |
| 1999–2000 | Judging Amy | Susie Nixon | 8 episodes |
| 2001–2002 | The Job | Karen McNeil | 6 episodes |
| 2003–2004 | Oliver Beene | Charlotte Caraline Beene | 24 episodes |
| 2004–2005 | Listen Up | Dana Kleinman | 18 episodes |
| 2007 | House | Dr. Julie Whitner | Episode: "Needle in a Haystack" |
| 2007 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | Doris Babinkian | Episode: "Ending Happy" |
| 2009 | Law & Order: Special Victims Unit | Ellen Van Kuren | Episode: "Transitions" |
| 2009 | Desperate Housewives | Fran Schulman | Episode: "Marry Me a Little" |
| 2011, 2012, 2014 | NCIS | Dr. Rachel Cranston | 4 episodes |
| 2012–2013 | The Mob Doctor | Daniella Devlin | 13 episodes |
| 2023 | Rabbit Hole | Debra |
Wendy Makkena's Stage Performances
| Year | Title | Role(s) | Venue |
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| 1987 | Pygmalion | Teamaid | Plymouth Theatre, Broadway |
| 1989 | Lend Me A Tenor | Maggie (replacement) | Royale Theatre, Broadway |
| 1998 | Side Man | Terry | John Golden Theatre, Broadway |
See also
In Spanish: Wendy Makkena para niños
