William H. Macy

William H. Macy

75 · Born: Mar 13, 1950

2022
2021
2020
2019
2018
2017
2016
2015

Personal Details

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BornMar 13, 1950 Miami, Florida, USA
Parents
  • William Macy
  • Lois Overstreet

Biography

William Hall Macy Jr., a renowned American actor, has meticulously crafted his filmography by consistently appearing in a diverse range of small, independent films, in addition to making notable appearances in mainstream cinematic productions.

Throughout his illustrious career, Macy has garnered numerous accolades, including two prestigious Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, underscoring his exceptional talent and dedication to his craft.

One of his most notable performances was in the critically acclaimed film Fargo, which earned him a nomination for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor, a testament to his remarkable range and versatility as an actor.

In a significant departure from his film work, Macy took on the role of Frank Gallagher, a main character, in the popular Showtime series Shameless, which premiered in 2011 and concluded in 2021, showcasing his impressive ability to adapt to a wide range of characters and storylines.

In his personal life, Macy has been married to the talented actress Felicity Huffman since 1997, a union that has endured for over two decades.

Career

2025
Train Dreams
Train Dreams as Arn Peeples
Frontier Crucible
Frontier Crucible as Major O'Rourke
The Running Man
The Running Man as Molie Jernigan
Soul on Fire
Soul on Fire as Jack Buck
Ricky Stanicky
Ricky Stanicky as Summerhayes
2023
2022
The Dropout
The Dropout as Richard Fuisz
2018
Krystal
Krystal as Wyatt
2016
Blood Father
Blood Father as Kirby Curtis
Stealing Cars
Stealing Cars as Philip Wyatt
2015
Walter
Walter as Dr. Corman
Room
Room as Robert
2014
Cake
Cake as Leonard
Rudderless
Rudderless as Trill
2013
Citizen Hearst
Citizen Hearst as Narrator
Trust Me
Trust Me as Gary
2012
The Sessions
The Sessions as Father Brendan
2011
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer as Frank Levin
Shameless
Shameless as Frank Gallagher
2010
Marmaduke
Marmaduke as Don Twombly
2009
The Maiden Heist
The Maiden Heist as George McLendon
Shorts
Shorts as Dr. Noseworthy
2008
The Deal
The Deal as Charlie Berns
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux as Lester (voice)
Bart Got a Room
Bart Got a Room as Ernie Stein
2007
He Was a Quiet Man
He Was a Quiet Man as Gene Shelby
Wild Hogs
Wild Hogs as Dudley Frank
Inland Empire
Inland Empire as Announcer
Doogal
Doogal as Brian (voice)
Everyone's Hero
Everyone's Hero as Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Bobby
Bobby as Paul Ebbers
Curious George
Curious George as Narrator (voice)
2005
Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking as Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Sahara
Sahara as Admiral Jim Sandecker
Edmond
Edmond as Edmond
In Enemy Hands
In Enemy Hands as Nathan Travers
2004
Spartan
Spartan as Stoddard
Reversible Errors
Reversible Errors as Arthur Raven
Cellular
Cellular as Sgt. Bob Mooney
2003
Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit as Tick Tock McGlaughlin
The Cooler
The Cooler as Bernie Lootz
Stealing Sinatra
Stealing Sinatra as John Irwin
Door to Door
Door to Door as Bill Porter
2001
Focus
Focus as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
Jurassic Park III
Jurassic Park III as Paul Kirby
2000
State and Main
State and Main as Walt Price
Panic
Panic as Alex
1999
Mystery Men
Mystery Men as Shoveler / Eddie
Happy, Texas
Happy, Texas as Sheriff Chappy Dent
Magnolia
Magnolia as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
1998
A Civil Action
A Civil Action as James Gordon
The Con
The Con as Bobby
Pleasantville
Pleasantville as George Parker
Psycho
Psycho as Milton Arbogast
1997
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights as Little Bill
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog as CIA Agent Charles Young
Air Force One
Air Force One as Major Caldwell
Colin Fitz
Colin Fitz as Mr. O'Day
1996
Fargo
Fargo as Jerry Lundegaard
Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi as Charlie Crisco
Hit Me
Hit Me as Policeman
Down Periscope
Down Periscope as Captain Knox
Andersonville
Andersonville as Col. Chandler
1995
In the Shadow of Evil
In the Shadow of Evil as Dr. Frank Teague
Murder in the First
Murder in the First as Bill McNeill
Above Suspicion
Above Suspicion as Pros. Atty. Schultz
Evolver
Evolver as Evolver (voice)
Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Holland's Opus as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Tall Tale
Tall Tale as Railroad Magnate
Roommates
Roommates as Doctor (uncredited)
1994
Dead on Sight
Dead on Sight as Steven Meeker
Oleanna
Oleanna as John
The Client
The Client as Dr. Greenway
ER
ER as David Morgenstern
1993
Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon as Randy Burch
Twenty Bucks
Twenty Bucks as Property Clerk
The Water Engine
The Water Engine as Charles Lang
A Private Matter
A Private Matter as Psychiatrist
1991
Homicide
Homicide as Tim Sullivan
Barton Fink
Barton Fink as Navy Sailor (uncredited)
1988
Lip Service
Lip Service as Farmer
Things Change
Things Change as Billy Drake
1987
House of Games
House of Games as Sgt. John Moran
Radio Days
Radio Days as Radio Voice (voice)
1985
1984
1983
WarGames
WarGames as NORAD Officer (uncredited)
1980
1978
The Awakening Land
The Awakening Land as Will Beagle
2008
The Deal
The Deal as Screenplay
2002
1998
The Con
The Con as Writer
1995
2018
Krystal
Krystal as Director
2017
The Layover
The Layover as Director
2014
Rudderless
Rudderless as Director, Writer
1988
Lip Service
Lip Service as Director