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William H. Macy
- Born
- (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Miami, Florida, USA
- Credits
- 191 titles
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 gained widespread popularity for portraying Frank Gallagher in Showtime's comedy-drama series Shameless (2011–2021). 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.
Signature work
Known For
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TV
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Movie
Room
7.8
Movie
Fargo
6.2
Movie
Jurassic Park III
7.0
Movie
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
7.7
Movie
Magnolia
7.2
Movie
The Lincoln Lawyer
7.6
Movie
Boogie Nights
8.2
TV
Shameless
6.5
Movie
Air Force One
6.0
Movie
Wild Hogs
7.2
Movie
Thank You for Smoking
6.4
Movie
Cellular
6.7
Movie
The Running Man
7.3
Movie
Pleasantville
6.2
Movie
Blood Father
5.9
Movie
Sahara
6.7
Movie
The Client
Acting credits 183
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Exit Right Film | John Randall |
| TBA | Untitled Eternity Project Film | |
| TBA | The Swimming Lesson Film | Leonard |
| 2027 | The Land TV | Hank Durkin (10 ep) |
| 2026 | The Deputy Film | Chief Krueger |
| 2026 | In the Booth with Babish TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2026 | Speed Demon Film | Father Novak |
| 2026 | Brian Film | |
| 2025 | Frontier Crucible Film | Major O'Rourke |
| 2025 | The Running Man Film | Molie |
| 2025 | Train Dreams Film | Arn Peeples |
| 2025 | Soul on Fire Film | Jack Buck |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes Film | Trevathan |
| 2024 | Ricky Stanicky Film | Summerhayes |
| 2023 | Maybe I Do Film | Sam |
| 2023 | Accused TV | Raymond (1 ep) |
| 2022 | The Dropout TV | Richard Fuisz (5 ep) |
| 2021 | Last Meals TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2020 | Shameless Hall of Shame TV | Frank Gallagher (1 ep) |
| 2019 | Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson Film | Self |
| 2018 | Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler Film | Self |
| 2018 | Krystal Film | Wyatt |
| 2016 | Blood Father Film | Kirby Curtis |
| 2016 | Stealing Cars Film | Philip Wyatt |
| 2015 | Room Film | Robert |
| 2015 | Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Dial a Prayer Film | Bill |
| 2015 | Walter Film | Dr. Corman |
| 2014 | Cake Film | Leonard |
| 2014 | Two-Bit Waltz Film | Carl |
| 2014 | Rudderless Film | Trill |
| 2014 | Off Camera with Sam Jones TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2013 | A Single Shot Film | Pitt |
| 2013 | Trust Me Film | Gary |
| 2013 | Citizen Hearst Film | Narrator |
| 2012 | The Sessions Film | Father Brendan |
| 2012 | Finding Your Roots TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2012 | Curious George: Saves the Day Film | The Narrator (voice) |
| 2011 | Portraits in Dramatic Time Film | |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer Film | Frank Levin |
| 2011 | Return to Jurassic Park Film | Self |
| 2011 | Shameless TV | Frank Gallagher (134 ep) |
| 2010 | Conan TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2010 | The Talk TV | Self (1 ep) |
| 2010 | Dirty Girl Film | Ray |
| 2010 | Marmaduke Film | Don Twombly |
| 2009 | Shorts Film | Dr. Noseworthy |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen TV | Self - Guest (1 ep) |
| 2009 | Heath Ledger: A Tribute Film | Self |
| 2009 | The Maiden Heist Film | George McLendon |
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux Film | Lester (voice) |
| 2008 | The Deal Film | Charlie Berns |
| 2008 | Bart Got a Room Film | Ernie Stein |
| 2007 | He Was a Quiet Man Film | Gene Shelby |
| 2007 | Lynch 2 Film | Self |
| 2007 | Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures Film | |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs Film | Dudley Frank |
| 2006 | Inland Empire Film | Announcer |
| 2006 | Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' Film | Self |
| 2006 | Bobby Film | Paul Ebbers |
Crew credits 20
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Exit Right Film | Executive Producer |
| TBA | Ashes to Dust Film | Thanks |
| TBA | Temperance Film | Writer, Producer |
| 2026 | The Deputy Film | Executive Producer |
| 2018 | Krystal Film | Director |
| 2017 | The Layover Film | Director |
| 2014 | Rudderless Film | Director, Writer, Executive Producer |
| 2011 | Shameless TV | Writer, Director (1 ep) |
| 2008 | The Deal Film | Screenplay |
| 2005 | Transamerica Film | Executive Producer |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap Film | Teleplay, Producer |
| 2002 | Just a Walk in the Park Film | Teleplay |
| 2002 | Door to Door Film | Writer |
| 1999 | A Slight Case of Murder Film | Teleplay, Writer |
| 1998 | The Con Film | Writer |
| 1996 | Every Woman's Dream Film | Teleplay |
| 1995 | Above Suspicion Film | Writer |
| 1992 | Home Fires TV | Writer (1 ep) |
| 1988 | Lip Service Film | Director |
| 1987 | thirtysomething TV | Writer (1 ep) |