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Mackenzie Phillips Biography (Actress and Singer Known for Her Role as ‘Carol Morrison’ in the Film ‘American Graffiti’)

Birthday: November 10, 1959 (Scorpio)

Born In: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Advanced Search Laura Mackenzie Phillips is an American actor, singer, and writer, best known for her roles in the movie ‘American Graffiti’ and the sitcom ‘One Day at a Time.’ Her love for music made her start singing and performing at a tender age. Born into a dysfunctional family, she was exposed to the dark side of stardom, replete with drugs and alcohol. Her father’s lifestyle and addiction issues, too, influenced her. She has thus battled drug addiction throughout her life. She has been clean since 2008 and has penned two books depicting her life’s journey and her survival story from drug abuse. She currently works as a rehabilitation counselor and empowers drug users with her powerful journey to self-discovery and redemption. Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJgy9urADV0(PeopleTV) Image Credit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1A9z9PovhI(Rollin Trehearne) Previous Next

Birthday: November 10, 1959 (Scorpio)

Born In: Alexandria, Virginia, United States

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Also Known As: Laura Mackenzie Phillips

Age: 66 Years, 66 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Keith Levenson, Jeff Sessler (m. 1979–1981), Shane Fontayne (m. 1986–2000)

father: John Phillips

mother: Susan Adams

children: Shane Barakan

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Height: 5'7" (170 cm), 5'7" Females

U.S. State: Virginia

City: Alexandria, Virginia

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  Did Mackenzie Phillips struggle with substance abuse issues?

  Yes, Mackenzie Phillips has been open about her struggles with substance abuse throughout her life.
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  Has Mackenzie Phillips written a memoir?

  Yes, Mackenzie Phillips wrote a memoir titled "High on Arrival," where she details her struggles with addiction and personal experiences.
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  Did Mackenzie Phillips participate in a reality TV show about addiction and recovery?

  Yes, Mackenzie Phillips appeared on the reality TV show "Celebrity Rehab with Dr. Drew" to address her addiction issues and seek help for recovery.

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  Did Mackenzie Phillips face legal troubles related to drug possession?

  Yes, Mackenzie Phillips was arrested in 2008, for drug possession at Los Angeles International Airport.

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American PeopleScorpio ActressesAmerican ActressesActresses Who Are In Their 60sWomen Film & Theater Personalities Childhood & Early LifeLaura Mackenzie Phillips was born on November 10, 1959, in Alexandria, Virginia, to John Phillips, a rock musician and the lead vocalist of the band ‘The Mamas and the Papas,’ and Suzy Phillips-January (or Susan Adams), a secretary at the ‘Pentagon’ and a former ballerina. After her parents’ divorce, when she was 3, she and her biological brother began living with her mother in her small apartment on weekdays. On weekends, they would be with their father and stepmother, Michelle, in their huge mansions or accompany their father on music tours. Her father’s popularity and extravagant rock-star lifestyle left a negative impact on her. Since an early age, her life was marred by drug and alcohol abuse.She was enrolled at ‘Highland Hall Waldorf School’ in Northridge, California. At the age of 12, following in her father’s footsteps, she formed a band with her classmates. Her celebrity father’s musical background and her own fame from starring in the movie ‘American Graffiti’ made people around her treat her differently. She also attended the ‘Hollywood Professional School,’ but was later expelled for her harsh remarks against the school.Continue Reading Below