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Wendy Makkena

Birth Place: Richland Center, WI, USA

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BIO

Wendy Rosenberg Makkena is an American actress best known for playing Sister Mary Robert in the film Sister Act and its sequel Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit and numerous other roles in film and television. She has appeared regularly on stage since the 1980s.

STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1998
Terry

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 1989
Maggie [Replacement]

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival, 1987
Teamaid

Parlourmaid (Understudy)


Movies

Eight Men Out
[ 1988 ] Kate Jackson
Sister Act
[ 1992 ] Mary Robert
Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit
[ 1993 ] Sister Mary Robert
Camp Nowhere
[ 1994 ] Dr. Celeste Dunbar
Napoleon
[ 1995 ] Napoleon's Mom, Earless Wallaby
Air Bud
[ 1997 ] Jackie Framm
The People
[ 1997 ] Jean Leary
Finding North
[ 1998 ] Rhonda Portelli
Noise
[ 2004 ] Del
State of Play
[ 2009 ] Greer Thornton
The Discovery
[ 2017 ] Mom
Wanderland
[ 2018 ] Sandy Tanner
The Tomorrow Man
[ 2019 ] Beverly St. Michaels
A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood
[ 2019 ] Dorothy
Fair Market Value
[ 2019 ] Jessica
Spiked
[ 2021 ] Margaret

TV Shows

Judging Amy
Susie Nixon
Law & Order
Janet Weston
Listen Up
Dana Kleinman
NCIS
Dr. Rachel Cranston
Numb3rs
Kath Berry
Oliver Beene
Charlotte Caraline Beene
The Job
Karen McNeil
The Mob Doctor
Daniella Devlin

Videos

News


Video: SISTER ACT 2 Cast Performs for Whoopi Goldberg Birthday Tribute

Following the Sister Act 2 30th anniversary reunion on The View earlier this year, the original cast has once again reunited to pay tribute to Whoopi Goldberg on her birthday. The cast joined forces to sing 'To Her & Sir With Love'. Watch the video now!
Videos: Watch SISTER ACT 2 Reunion With Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy & More

As previously reported, The View hosted a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit on Wednesday. The event show featured Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Marc Shaiman, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, and more. Watch clips from the reunion now!
Photos: Take a Look Inside the SISTER ACT 2 Reunion

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show tomorrow to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View has released new photos from the event featuring guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Take a look the photos here!
Video: Watch Preview of SISTER ACT 2 Reunion on THE VIEW

As previously announced, The View will be airing a reunion show on Wednesday to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit. Ahead of the show, The View released a preview video teasing some guest appearances including Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, and Sheryl Lee Ralph. Watch the preview!
THE VIEW to Host SISTER ACT 2 Anniversary Reunion Next Week

Tune into The View next week to see a reunion show celebrating the 30th anniversary of Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit! On Wednesday, June 5, The View will host an event show featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Kathy Najimy, Wendy Makkena, Sheryl Lee Ralph, music supervisor Marc Shaiman, and composer Mervyn Warren, plus additional cast members, performances, surprises, and more.
Review: R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB at The Green Room 42

What did our critic think of R.E.D. HAT FIGHT SOCIETY at The Green Room 42?
R.E.D. HAT FIGHT CLUB Musical Parody to be Presented at The Green Room 42 on Mother's Day

Just in time for Mother’s Day, The Green Room 42 will present the world premiere concert of R.E.D. Hat Fight Club, with Broadway performers in an utterly ridiculous and overtly queer musical parody.
Whoopi Goldberg Says HOCUS POCUS 2 Success Led to SISTER ACT 3 Happening

On The View, Goldberg revealed to her Sister Act co-star Kathy Najimy that Sister Act 3 'is happening' and that she will be getting a script at the end of the month. Goldberg attributed Disney's interest in the project to the success of Hocus Pocus 2. Goldberg has also teased the film with Tyler Perry and Jenifer Lewis.
129 Musicals & Shows You Can Stream From Home in 2021

BroadwayWorld put together a list of all the live action musicals you can stream on Netflix, Hulu, HBO Max, BroadwayHD, and Disney Plus. Are you looking for something to get your mind off… all of this? So are we. Because everyone needs some escape,
150+ Musicals That You Can Stream Now!

Visit our list of the best musicals & shows you can watch from home! We've got you covered with all the must-sees on streaming sites including Tony-award winners, favorite stars and top performances.
Tony Nominee Carmen Cusack Joins Cast of Tom Hanks' Mister Rogers Film

Carmen Cusack has been cast in the Mister Rogers film, starring Tom Hanks, according to Deadline. Cusack will play the longtime Mister Rogers' Neighborhood producer, Margy.
Tracy Morgan Makes His Return to Television in THE LAST O.G. Today

Comedy superstar and multiple Emmy(R) nominee Tracy Morgan returns to television with TBS starring in THE LAST O.G., a new comedy series that he executive produces alongside creator and executive producer Jordan Peele.
Tracy Morgan Makes His Return to Television in THE LAST O.G. This April

Comedy superstar and multiple Emmy(R) nominee Tracy Morgan returns to television with TBS starring in THE LAST O.G., a new comedy series that he executive produces alongside creator and executive producer Jordan Peele.
Snoop Dog, Tracy Morgan Among TBS's Fall Programming Slate of New & Returning Series

Leading the pack on Tuesday, Oct. 24 will be TBS's new scripted comedy The Last O.G, starring and created by superstar and multiple Emmy-nominee Tracy Morgan alongside creators and executive producers Jordan Peele and John Carcieri.
Review Roundup: Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS

Let's see what the critics had to say...
TV: Sneak Peek at Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS

Primary Stages presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). The production opened last night, Tuesday, October 8, and features Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/ Bird) as Reggie Jackson and Elston Howard,Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful) as Joe DiMaggio,Bill Dawes(Broadway's Lombardi) as Mickey Mantle/Thurman Munson,Christopher Jackson(Broadway's In the Heights, Memphis) asDerek Jeter, Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) as Carmen Berra, Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi) as Billy Martin, Richard Topol (Broadway'sThe Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) as Yogi Berra, John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons) as Lou Gehrig, and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife,Glengarry Glen Ross) as Babe Ruth. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld brings you highlights of the cast in action below!
Review: BRONX BOMBERS Ain't Over 'Til It's Over

Eric Simonson's fantasy/drama about Yankee Pride is heavy on sentiment, but thin on content.
Photo Coverage: Cast of Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS Celebrates Opening Night Off-Broadway

Primary Stages presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). The production opened last night, Tuesday, October 8, and features Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/ Bird) as Reggie Jackson and Elston Howard,Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful) as Joe DiMaggio,Bill Dawes(Broadway's Lombardi) as Mickey Mantle/Thurman Munson,Christopher Jackson(Broadway's In the Heights, Memphis) asDerek Jeter, Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) as Carmen Berra, Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi) as Billy Martin, Richard Topol (Broadway'sThe Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) as Yogi Berra, John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons) as Lou Gehrig, and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife,Glengarry Glen Ross) as Babe Ruth. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. Check out a look back at the opening night festivities below!
Photo Flash: Richard Topol, Christopher Jackson and More Star Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS, Beg. Tonight

Primary Stages presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Opening night is tonight, October 8 at 7pm. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street. BroadwayWorld has a look at the cast in action below!
Primary Stages' BRONX BOMBERS Opens Off-Broadway Tomorrow, 10/8

Primary Stages (Casey Childs, Founder & Executive Producer; Andrew Leynse, Artistic Director; Elliot Fox, Managing Director) presents the World Premiere of Bronx Bombers, written and directed by Tony Award nominee Eric Simonson (Broadway's Lombardi). Opening Tuesday, October 8, the production features Francois Battiste (Broadway's Magic/ Bird) as Reggie Jackson and Elston Howard,Chris Henry Coffey (Off-Broadway's Water by the Spoonful) as Joe DiMaggio,Bill Dawes (Broadway's Lombardi) as Mickey Mantle/Thurman Munson, Christopher Jackson(Broadway's In the Heights, Memphis) as Derek Jeter, Wendy Makkena (Broadway's Side Man) as Carmen Berra, Keith Nobbs (Broadway's Lombardi) as Billy Martin, Richard Topol (Broadway'sThe Normal Heart, The Merchant of Venice) as Yogi Berra, John Wernke (Broadway's The Lyons) as Lou Gehrig, and C.J. Wilson (Happy Now? at Primary Stages, Broadway's The Big Knife,Glengarry Glen Ross) as Babe Ruth. Bronx Bombers runs through October 19 at Primary Stages at The Duke on 42nd Street.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Wendy Makkena been in?

Wendy Makkena has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

How many West End shows has Wendy Makkena been in?

Wendy Makkena has not appeared in the West End.

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