Biography
An American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well. Macy has described his screen persona as "sort of a Middle American, WASPy, Lutheran kind of guy... Everyman". He has won two Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award, being nominated for nine Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards in total. He is also a three-time Golden Globe Award nominee.
Filmography
all 174
Movies 132
TV Shows 42
self 26
Voice 10
Director 4
Writer 4
Narrator 3
Producer 1
Trevathan
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
Movie
6.57
Summerhayes
Ricky Stanicky (2024)
Movie
Sam
Maybe I Do (2023)
Movie
7
Richard Fuisz
The Dropout (2022)
TV
9
Frank Gallagher
Shameless Hall of Shame (2020)
TV
1
Self
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson (2019)
Movie
Self
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler (2018)
Movie
Self
CinemAbility: The Art of Inclusion (2018)
Movie
Dr. Wyatt Ogburn
Krystal (2018)
Movie
Director
The Layover (2017)
Movie
9
Kirby
Blood Father (2016)
Movie
5.75
Philip Wyatt
Stealing Cars (2016)
Movie
Robert
Room (2015)
Movie
6.93
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015)
TV
Bill
Dial a Prayer (2015)
Movie
Dr. Corman
Walter (2015)
Movie
Carl
Two-Bit Waltz (2014)
Movie
Director
Rudderless (2014)
Movie
Leonard
Cake (2014)
Movie
2.5
Det. Milton Arbogast
Psychos (2014)
Movie
Self
Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014)
TV
Pitt
A Single Shot (2013)
Movie
6
Gary
Trust Me (2013)
Movie
Narrator
Citizen Hearst (2013)
Movie
Father Brendan
The Sessions (2012)
Movie
5.8
Self
Finding Your Roots (2012)
TV
The Narrator (voice)
Curious George: Saves the Day (2012)
Movie
Self
Portraits in Dramatic Time (2011)
Movie
Frank Levin
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
Movie
6.09
Self
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)
Movie
Frank Gallagher
Shameless (2011)
TV
7.15
Self
Conan (2010)
TV
6.43
Ray
Dirty Girl (2010)
Movie
5
Don Twombly
Marmaduke (2010)
Movie
5.5
Dr. Noseworthy
Shorts (2009)
Movie
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
TV
Self
Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)
Movie
George McLendon
The Maiden Heist (2009)
Movie
Lester
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
Movie
8
Charlie Berns
The Deal (2008)
Movie
Ernie
Bart Got a Room (2008)
Movie
Gene Shelby
He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
Movie
Self
Lynch 2 (2007)
Movie
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures (2007)
Movie
Dudley Frank
Wild Hogs (2007)
Movie
6
Announcer
Inland Empire (2006)
Movie
5.67
Himself
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' (2006)
Movie
Paul Ebbers
Bobby (2006)
Movie
7.5
Narrator
Curious George (2006)
TV
5.7
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Everyone's Hero (2006)
Movie
7
Rudyard North
Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman (2006)
Movie
Clyde Umney
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006)
TV
5.33
President of the United States
The Unit (2006)
TV
3.5
Brian
Doogal (2006)
Movie
5
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Movie
1
Edmond
Edmond (2005)
Movie
Chief of Boat Nathan Travers
In Enemy Hands (2005)
Movie
Admiral Jim Sandecker
Sahara (2005)
Movie
5.5
Executive Producer
Transamerica (2005)
Movie
6
Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
TV
6.08
Gigot
The Wool Cap (2004)
Movie
Sgt. Bob Mooney
Cellular (2004)
Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors (2004)
Movie
Stoddard
Spartan (2004)
Movie
6
Bernie Lootz
The Cooler (2003)
Movie
5.9
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)
TV
5.15
Narrator
The True Story of Seabiscuit (2003)
Movie
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Seabiscuit (2003)
Movie
5.33
Steven
Out of Order (2003)
TV
Steven
Out of Order (2003)
Movie
Self
Minnesota Nice (2003)
Movie
Narrator (voice)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
Movie
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)
TV
6.3
John Irwin
Stealing Sinatra (2003)
Movie
Glenn
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
Movie
7
Writer
Just a Walk in the Park (2002)
Movie
Bill Porter
Door to Door (2002)
Movie
Riley
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
Movie
Self
The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III' (2001)
Movie
Lawrence Newman
Focus (2001)
Movie
Self
Good Day Live (2001)
TV
Paul Kirby
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Movie
6.05
Alex
Panic (2000)
Movie
Walt Price
State and Main (2000)
Movie
10
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
Psycho Path (2000)
Movie
Self
That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)
Movie
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
Magnolia (1999)
Movie
6
Chappy
Happy, Texas (1999)
Movie
Ichabod Crane
The Night of the Headless Horseman (1999)
Movie
Terry Thorpe
A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
Movie
Shoveler
Mystery Men (1999)
Movie
7.67
Aaron Herbst
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque (1999)
Movie
Aaron Herbst (voice) / Karros (voice)
Batman Beyond (1999)
TV
6.55
James Gordon
A Civil Action (1998)
Movie
6
Justin (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998)
Movie
7
Milton Arbogast
Psycho (1998)
Movie
5.42
Karl
Jerry and Tom (1998)
Movie
Sports Night (1998)
TV
Leo Lionheart
The Lionhearts (1998)
TV
George Parker
Pleasantville (1998)
Movie
6.25
Skoot (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys (1998)
TV
6.2
Bobby
The Con (1998)
Movie
Self
Macy On Mamet (1998)
Movie
CIA Agent Charles Young
Wag the Dog (1997)
Movie
5.4
Little Bill
Boogie Nights (1997)
Movie
5.43
Self
The View (1997)
TV
5.5
Major Caldwell
Air Force One (1997)
Movie
6.15
Mr. O'Day
Colin Fitz (1997)
Movie
Dr. Rubin (voice)
King of the Hill (1997)
TV
7
Charlie Crisco
Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
Movie
2
Writer
Every Woman's Dream (1996)
Movie
Policeman
Hit Me (1996)
Movie
Director (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series (1996)
TV
4.86
Petrocelli
The Writing on the Wall (1996)
Movie
Jerry Lundegaard
Fargo (1996)
Movie
6.91
Col. Chandler
Andersonville (1996)
TV
Col. Chandler
Andersonville (1996)
Movie
Captain Knox
Down Periscope (1996)
Movie
Vice Principal Wolters
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
Movie
6
Self
MADtv (1995)
TV
1
Pros. Atty. Schultz
Above Suspicion (1995)
Movie
Railroad Magnate
Tall Tale (1995)
Movie
Doctor (uncredited)
Roommates (1995)
Movie
4.8
Evolver (voice)
Evolver (1995)
Movie
Dr. Frank Teague
In the Shadow of Evil (1995)
Movie
William McNeil
Murder in the First (1995)
Movie
2
John
Oleanna (1994)
Movie
Steven Meeker
Dead on Sight (1994)
Movie
Doctor
Texan (1994)
Movie
David Morgenstern
ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Self
Inside the Actors Studio (1994)
TV
Dr. Greenway
The Client (1994)
Movie
6.45
Boris
Being Human (1994)
Movie
Property Clerk
Twenty Bucks (1993)
Movie
Ralph (voice)
Frasier (1993)
TV
5.35
Russell Karp
Bakersfield P.D. (1993)
TV
Tunafish Father
Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
Movie
6
Randy Burch
Benny & Joon (1993)
Movie
9
Booth
The Heart of Justice (1992)
Movie
Sean Hammel
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992)
Movie
Charles Lang
The Water Engine (1992)
Movie
Writer
Home Fires (1992)
TV
Psychiatrist
A Private Matter (1992)
Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
TV
5.75
Ray Daniels
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)
Movie
Cop
Shadows and Fog (1991)
Movie
6
Navy Sailor (uncredited)
Barton Fink (1991)
Movie
6.19
Tim Sullivan
Homicide (1991)
Movie
Jack Powell / Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack
Law & Order (1990)
TV
5.78
William H. Macy (voice)
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.75
Billy Drake
Things Change (1988)
Movie
6
Director
Lip Service (1988)
Movie
Randy
The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988)
TV
Sgt. John Moran
House of Games (1987)
Movie
6
Writer
thirtysomething (1987)
TV
1
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Days (1987)
Movie
1
Bernard Ruskin
L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Efrem Connors
Spenser: For Hire (1985)
TV
6
Dr. Spaulding
The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
J.J.
The Last Dragon (1985)
Movie
Socrates
The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
Movie
Arthur
The Dining Room (1984)
Movie
Kate & Allie (1984)
TV
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
WarGames (1983)
Movie
5.68
Ben Duffy
The Cradle Will Fall (1983)
Movie
Reporter
Without a Trace (1983)
Movie
Bronski
Foolin' Around (1980)
Movie
Critic
Somewhere in Time (1980)
Movie
Will Beagle
The Awakening Land (1978)
TV
Self
The Oscars (1953)
TV
Actor
Train Dreams
Movie
Shoveler
Mystery Man
Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors
TV
Actor
On Fire
Movie
Ratings
Average 6.11
Based on 6.39 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-03-13 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceMiami, United States of America
ReligionLutheranism
SpouseFelicity Huffman
ChildrenGeorgia Macy, Sophia Macy
FatherWilliam Hall Macy, Sr.
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States of America
Also Known AsWilliam Hall Macy Jr., W.H. Macy, Bill Macy, 윌리암 H. 머시, Вільям Мейсі
Awardsstar on Hollywood Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie
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