Graduated from San Francisco State University and attended The DePaul
Theatre School
Actress was named after Mackenzie Phillips after her parents saw the
film "American Graffiti" by George Lucas
Niece of Oscar winner and 3 time Emmy Award winner James Troutman who is known for his work on "Jaws" "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" and "Urban Cowboy". Also cousin of 12 time Emmy Award winners Casey Crabtree from "ER" and "Smallville".