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William H. Macy

Actor / Writer / Character Actor / Screenwriter / Teacher / Film Producer / Theatre Director / Film Director | * 03/13/1950 (74) | Miami, Florida (United States of America (USA))
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William Hall Macy Jr. (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor. His film career has been built on appearances in small, independent films, though he has also appeared in mainstream films. His starring roles include those in Fargo (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Mystery Men (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001), Cellular (2004), Bobby (2006), Wild Hogs (2007), and Shorts (2009). Macy has won two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, while his performance in Fargo earned a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. From 2011 to 2021, he played Frank Gallagher, a main character in ()
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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.

Most frequent genres for this person: Drama | Comedies | Thriller

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Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan. He's going to hire two thugs to kidnap his wife in a scheme to collect a hefty ransom from his wea ...

Fargo

R

1996 | 3.9/5 | 1h 38min
Crime, Drama, Thriller
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Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic porn producer Jack Horner aspires to elevate his craft to an art form. Horner discovers Eddie Adams, a ...

Boogie Nights

R

1997 | 3.8/5 | 2h 36min
Drama
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An epic mosaic of many interrelated characters in search of happiness, forgiveness, and meaning in the San Fernando Valley. ...

Magnolia

R

1999 | 3.9/5 | 3h 9min
Drama
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Chicagoan Frank Gallagher is the proud single dad of six smart, industrious, independent kids, who without him would be... perhaps better off. When Frank's not at the bar spending what little money th ...

Shameless

TV-14

2011 | 4.1/5 | 57min per episode
Drama, Comedy
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Awards & Nominations for William H. Macy

Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie Star On Hollywood Walk of Fame Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor
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Movies with William H. Macy as Actor(112)

2024 Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2024 Ricky Stanicky
as Sam2023 Maybe I Do
as Wyatt2018 Krystal
as himself2018 Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
as Philip Wyatt2016 Stealing Cars
as Kirby Curtis2016 Blood Father
as Robert Newsome2015 Room
as Dr. Corman2015 Walter
as Bill2015 Dial a Prayer
as Trill2014 Rudderless
as Carl2014 Two-Bit Waltz
as Leonard2014 Cake
as Pitt2013 A Single Shot
as Gary2013 Trust Me
as Narrator2013 Citizen Hearst
as Father Brendan2012 The Sessions
2011 Portraits in Dramatic Time
as himself2011 Return to Jurassic Park
as Frank Levin2011 The Lincoln Lawyer
as Don Twombly2010 Marmaduke
as Ray2010 Dirty Girl
as Dr. Noseworthy2009 Shorts
as George McLendon2009 The Maiden Heist
as Charlie Berns2008 The Deal
as Ernie Stein2008 Bart Got a Room
as Lester (voice)2008 The Tale of Despereaux
as Dudley Frank2007 Wild Hogs
as Gene Shelby2007 He Was a Quiet Man
as Lefty Maginnis (voice)2006 Everyone's Hero
as Announcer2006 Inland Empire
as Brian (voice)2006 Doogal
as Paul Ebbers2006 Bobby
as Rudyard North (voice)2006 Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman
as Nathan Travers2005 In Enemy Hands
as Edmond2005 Edmond
as Admiral Jim Sandecker2005 Sahara
as Senator Ortolan Finistirre2005 Thank You for Smoking
as Gigot2004 The Wool Cap
as Sgt. Bob Mooney2004 Cellular
as Arthur Raven2004 Reversible Errors
as Stoddard2004 Spartan
as Narrator (voice)2003 Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
as himself2003 Minnesota Nice
as Bernie Lootz2003 The Cooler
as Tick Tock McGlaughlin2003 Seabiscuit
as John Irwin2003 Stealing Sinatra
as Riley2002 Welcome to Collinwood
as Bill Porter2002 Door to Door
as Glenn2002 It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman2001 Focus
as Paul Kirby2001 Jurassic Park III
as himself2000 Psycho Path
as Alex2000 Panic
as himself2000 That Moment: Magnolia Diary
as Walt Price2000 State and Main
as Sheriff Chappy Dent1999 Happy, Texas
as Donnie Smith1999 Magnolia
as Terry Thorpe1999 A Slight Case of Murder
as Ichabod Crane1999 The Night of the Headless Horseman
as Shoveler1999 Mystery Men
as Bobby1998 The Con
as George Parker1998 Pleasantville
as James Gordon1998 A Civil Action
as Karl1998 Jerry and Tom
as Justin (voice)1998 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998 Macy On Mamet
as Milton Arbogast1998 Psycho
as Major Caldwell1997 Air Force One
as Mr. O'Day1997 Colin Fitz
as CIA Agent Charles Young1997 Wag the Dog
as Little Bill1997 Boogie Nights
as Petrocelli1996 The Writing on the Wall
as Captain Knox1996 Down Periscope
as Charlie Crisco1996 Ghosts of Mississippi
as Jerry Lundegaard1996 Fargo
as Policeman1996 Hit Me
as Col. Chandler1996 Andersonville
as Railroad Magnate1995 Tall Tale
as Doctor (uncredited)1995 Roommates
as Dr. Frank Teague1995 In the Shadow of Evil
as Bill McNeill1995 Murder in the First
as Pros. Atty. Schultz1995 Above Suspicion
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters1995 Mr. Holland's Opus
as Evolver (voice) (as W.H. Macy)1995 Evolver
as John1994 Oleanna
as Boris1994 Being Human
as Dr. Greenway1994 The Client
as Steven Meeker1994 Dead on Sight
as Tunafish Father1993 Searching for Bobby Fischer
as Property Clerk1993 Twenty Bucks
as Randy Burch1993 Benny & Joon
as Psychiatrist1992 A Private Matter
as Sean Hammel1992 A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
as Ray Daniels1992 In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
as Booth1992 The Heart of Justice
as Charles Lang1992 The Water Engine
as Navy Sailor (uncredited)1991 Barton Fink
as Tim Sullivan1991 Homicide
as Cop1991 Shadows and Fog
as Billy Drake1988 Things Change
as Farmer1988 Lip Service
as Sgt. John Moran1987 House of Games
as Radio Voice (voice)1987 Radio Days
as J.J.1985 The Last Dragon
as Socrates1984 The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Various1984 The Dining Room
as NORAD Officer (uncredited)1983 WarGames
as Reporter (as W.H. Macy)1983 Without a Trace
as Ben Duffy1983 The Cradle Will Fall
as Bronski1980 Foolin' Around
as Critic1980 Somewhere in Time

TV Shows/Series with William H. Macy as Actor(39)

as Richard Fuisz2022 The Dropout
as Frank Gallagher2020 Shameless Hall of Shame
as himself2015 Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as himself2014 Off Camera with Sam Jones
as himself2012 Finding Your Roots
as Frank Gallagher2011 Shameless
as himself2010 Conan
2006 The Unit
as Narrator2006 Curious George
as Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick2006 Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
as himself2005 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Steven2003 Out of Order
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as himself2003 The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as himself2001 Good Day Live
as Aaron Herbst (voice)1999 Batman Beyond
as Karros (voice)1999 Batman Beyond
1998 Sports Night
as Leo (voice)1998 The Lionhearts
as Skoot (voice)1998 The Wild Thornberrys
as Dr. Rubin (voice)1997 King of the Hill
as himself1997 The View
as Director (voice)1996 Superman: The Animated Series
as himself1995 MADtv
as David Morgenstern1994 ER
as Dr. David Morgenstern1994 ER
as himself1994 Inside the Actors Studio
as Russell Karp1993 Bakersfield P.D.
as Ralph (voice)1993 Frasier
1992 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack1990 Law & Order
as Jack Powell1990 Law & Order
as William H. Macy (voice)1989 The Simpsons
as Randy1988 The Murder of Mary Phagan
as Bernard Ruskin1986 L.A. Law
as Dr. Spaulding1985 The Equalizer
1985 Spenser: For Hire
1984 Kate & Allie
as Will Beagle1978 The Awakening Land

Movies with William H. Macy as Crew(16)

Directing/Director2018 Krystal
Directing/Director2017 The Layover
Directing/Director2014 Rudderless
Writing/Writer2014 Rudderless
Writing/Screenplay2008 The Deal
Production/Executive Producer2005 Transamerica
Production/Producer2004 The Wool Cap
Writing/Teleplay2004 The Wool Cap
Writing/Teleplay2002 Just a Walk in the Park
Writing/Writer2002 Door to Door
Writing/Teleplay1999 A Slight Case of Murder
Writing/Writer1999 A Slight Case of Murder
Writing/Writer1998 The Con
Writing/Teleplay1996 Every Woman's Dream
Writing/Writer1995 Above Suspicion
Directing/Director1988 Lip Service

TV Shows/Series with William H. Macy as Crew(4)

Writing/Writer2011 Shameless
Directing/Director2011 Shameless
Writing/Writer1992 Home Fires
Writing/Writer1987 thirtysomething

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Full Name: William Macy
Born: Monday, 03/13 1950 (March) in Miami, Florida (United States of America (USA)) (current age: 74 years + 43 days)
Zodiac sign: Pisces (Chinese zodiac sign: Tiger)
Languages: English (EN, native language)
Educated at: Goddard College, Allegany High School, HB Studio, Bethany College
Member of: Writers Guild of America, East
Spouses (current/former): Felicity Huffman
Children: Sophia Macy, Georgia Macy
Father: William Hall Macy, Sr.
Other names for William H. Macy (nicknames, foreign languages etc.):
"William Hall Macy Jr."
"W.H. Macy"
"Bill Macy"
"윌리암 H. 머시"
William H. Macy frequently works together with these people:
David Herman (91x, Actor)
Tress MacNeille (43x, Actress)
Kevin Michael Richardson (23x, Actor)
Pamela Hayden (23x, Actress)
Phil Hendrie (20x, Actor)
Phil LaMarr (19x, Actor)
David Mamet (19x, Crew)
Steven Schachter (19x, Crew)
Maggie Roswell (18x, Actress)
Scott Klace (17x, Actor)
Ron Howard (13x, Crew)
Felicity Huffman (13x, Actress)
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