Biography
William H. Macy (born March 13, 1950) is 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 177
Movies 134
TV Shows 43
self 27
Voice 10
Director 6
Writer 6
Narrator 3
Producer 2
Screenplay 1
Summerhayes
Ricky Stanicky (2024)
Movie
Raymond
Accused (2023)
TV
Richard Fuisz
The Dropout (2022)
TV
9
Frank Gallagher
Shameless Hall of Shame (2020)
TV
1
Wyatt / Director
Krystal (2018)
Movie
Director
The Layover (2017)
Movie
9
Kirby Curtis
Blood Father (2016)
Movie
5.75
Philip Wyatt
Stealing Cars (2016)
Movie
Robert
Room (2015)
Movie
6.93
Dr. Corman
Walter (2015)
Movie
Trill / Director / Writer
Rudderless (2014)
Movie
Leonard
Cake (2014)
Movie
2.5
Narrator
Citizen Hearst (2013)
Movie
Father Brendan
The Sessions (2012)
Movie
5.8
The Narrator (voice)
Curious George: Saves the Day (2012)
Movie
Frank Levin
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
Movie
6.09
Frank Gallagher / Director / Writer
Shameless (2011)
TV
7.29
Don Twombly
Marmaduke (2010)
Movie
5.5
Dr. Noseworthy
Shorts (2009)
Movie
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
TV
George McLendon
The Maiden Heist (2009)
Movie
Lester (voice)
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
Movie
8
Charlie Berns / Screenplay
The Deal (2008)
Movie
Gene Shelby
He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
Movie
Dudley Frank
Wild Hogs (2007)
Movie
6
Announcer
Inland Empire (2006)
Movie
5.67
Paul Ebbers
Bobby (2006)
Movie
7.5
Narrator
Curious George (2006)
TV
5.7
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Everyone's Hero (2006)
Movie
7
Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006)
TV
5.33
President of the United States
The Unit (2006)
TV
3.5
Brian (voice)
Doogal (2006)
Movie
5
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
Movie
1
Edmond
Edmond (2005)
Movie
Admiral Jim Sandecker
Sahara (2005)
Movie
5.5
Executive Producer
Transamerica (2005)
Movie
6
Sgt. Bob Mooney
Cellular (2004)
Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors (2004)
Movie
Stoddard
Spartan (2004)
Movie
6
Nathan Travers
In Enemy Hands (2004)
Movie
Bernie Lootz
The Cooler (2003)
Movie
5.9
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Seabiscuit (2003)
Movie
5.33
Steven
Out of Order (2003)
TV
Self - Narrator (voice)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
Movie
John Irwin
Stealing Sinatra (2003)
Movie
Bill Porter / Writer
Door to Door (2002)
Movie
Lawrence Newman
Focus (2001)
Movie
Paul Kirby
Jurassic Park III (2001)
Movie
6.05
Walt Price
State and Main (2000)
Movie
10
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
Psycho Path (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 (voice) / Karros (voice)
Batman Beyond (1999)
TV
6.55
James Gordon
A Civil Action (1998)
Movie
6
Milton Arbogast
Psycho (1998)
Movie
5.42
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
CIA Agent Charles Young
Wag the Dog (1997)
Movie
5.4
Little Bill
Boogie Nights (1997)
Movie
5.43
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
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 Gene Wolters
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
Movie
6
Self
MADtv (1995)
TV
1
Pros. Atty. Schultz / Writer
Above Suspicion (1995)
Movie
Railroad Magnate
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)
Movie
Doctor (uncredited)
Roommates (1995)
Movie
4.8
Evolver (voice)
Evolver (1995)
Movie
Dr. Frank Teague
In the Shadow of Evil (1995)
Movie
Bill McNeill
Murder in the First (1995)
Movie
2
Steven Meeker
Dead on Sight (1994)
Movie
Doctor
Texan (1994)
Movie
David Morgenstern
ER (1994)
TV
5.44
Dr. Greenway
The Client (1994)
Movie
6.45
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
Charles Lang
The Water Engine (1992)
Movie
Writer
Home Fires (1992)
TV
Psychiatrist
A Private Matter (1992)
Movie
Navy Sailor (uncredited)
Barton Fink (1991)
Movie
6.19
Tim Sullivan
Homicide (1991)
Movie
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack / Jack Powell
Law & Order (1990)
TV
4.88
William H. Macy (voice)
The Simpsons (1989)
TV
6.68
Billy Drake
Things Change (1988)
Movie
6
Director
Lip Service (1988)
Movie
Sgt. John Moran
House of Games (1987)
Movie
6
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Days (1987)
Movie
1
Bernard Ruskin
L.A. Law (1986)
TV
6
Dr. Spaulding
The Equalizer (1985)
TV
7.33
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
Will Beagle
The Awakening Land (1978)
TV
Actor
The Deputy
Movie
Thanks
Ashes to Dust
Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors
TV
Actor
On Fire
Movie
John Randall / Executive Producer
Exit Right
Movie
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1950-03-13 (74 years old)
Birth PlaceMiami, United States
ReligionLutheranism
SpouseFelicity Huffman
ChildrenGeorgia Macy, Sophia Macy
FatherWilliam Hall Macy, Sr.
CitizenshipsUnited States
ResidencesLos Angeles · Vermont, United States
Also Known AsWilliam Hall Macy Jr., W.H. Macy, Bill Macy, 윌리암 H. 머시, Вільям Мейсі, 威廉·梅西
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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