William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1950-03-13 (74 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 169

Movies 128

TV Shows 41

self 24

Voice 12

Director 6

Writer 5

Narrator 3

Producer 1

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)

Movie
Summerhayes
Ricky Stanicky

Ricky Stanicky (2024)

Movie
Sam
Maybe I Do

Maybe I Do (2023)

Movie
7
Richard Fuisz
The Dropout

The Dropout (2022)

TV
9
Frank Gallagher
Shameless Hall of Shame

Shameless Hall of Shame (2020)

TV
1
Self
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler

Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler (2018)

Movie
Wyatt / Director
Krystal

Krystal (2018)

Movie
Director
The Layover

The Layover (2017)

Movie
9
Kirby Curtis
Blood Father

Blood Father (2016)

Movie
5.75
Philip Wyatt
Stealing Cars

Stealing Cars (2016)

Movie
Robert Newsome
Room

Room (2015)

Movie
6.93
Self
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (2015)

TV
Bill
Dial a Prayer

Dial a Prayer (2015)

Movie
Dr. Corman
Walter

Walter (2015)

Movie
Carl
Two-Bit Waltz

Two-Bit Waltz (2014)

Movie
Director
Rudderless

Rudderless (2014)

Movie
Leonard
Cake

Cake (2014)

Movie
2.5
Det. Milton Arbogast
Psychos

Psychos (2014)

Movie
Self
Off Camera with Sam Jones

Off Camera with Sam Jones (2014)

TV
Pitt
A Single Shot

A Single Shot (2013)

Movie
6
Gary
Trust Me

Trust Me (2013)

Movie
Narrator
Citizen Hearst

Citizen Hearst (2013)

Movie
Father Brendan
The Sessions

The Sessions (2012)

Movie
5.8
Self
Finding Your Roots

Finding Your Roots (2012)

TV
The Narrator (voice)
Curious George: Saves the Day

Curious George: Saves the Day (2012)

Movie
Self
Portraits in Dramatic Time

Portraits in Dramatic Time (2011)

Movie
Frank Levin
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)

Movie
6.09
Self
Return to Jurassic Park

Return to Jurassic Park (2011)

Movie
Frank Gallagher / Director / Writer
Shameless

Shameless (2011)

TV
7.15
Self
Conan

Conan (2010)

TV
6.43
Ray
Dirty Girl

Dirty Girl (2010)

Movie
5
Don Twombly
Marmaduke

Marmaduke (2010)

Movie
5.5
Dr. Noseworthy
Shorts

Shorts (2009)

Movie
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)

TV
Self
Heath Ledger: A Tribute

Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)

Movie
George McLendon
The Maiden Heist

The Maiden Heist (2009)

Movie
Lester (voice)
The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux (2008)

Movie
8
Charlie Berns
The Deal

The Deal (2008)

Movie
Ernie
Bart Got a Room

Bart Got a Room (2008)

Movie
Gene Shelby
He Was a Quiet Man

He Was a Quiet Man (2007)

Movie
Self
Lynch 2

Lynch 2 (2007)

Movie
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures

Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures (2007)

Movie
Dudley Frank
Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs (2007)

Movie
6
Announcer
Inland Empire

Inland Empire (2006)

Movie
5.67
Himself
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'

Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' (2006)

Movie
Paul Ebbers
Bobby

Bobby (2006)

Movie
7.5
Narrator
Curious George

Curious George (2006)

TV
5.7
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero (2006)

Movie
7
Rudyard North
Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman

Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman (2006)

Movie
Clyde Umney / George Demmick / Sam Landry
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King

Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (2006)

TV
5.33
President of the United States
The Unit

The Unit (2006)

TV
3.5
Brian (voice)
Doogal

Doogal (2006)

Movie
5
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking (2005)

Movie
1
Edmond
Edmond

Edmond (2005)

Movie
Chief of Boat Nathan Travers
In Enemy Hands

In Enemy Hands (2005)

Movie
Admiral Jim Sandecker
Sahara

Sahara (2005)

Movie
5.5
Executive Producer
Transamerica

Transamerica (2005)

Movie
6
Self
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)

TV
6.08
Gigot
The Wool Cap

The Wool Cap (2004)

Movie
Sgt. Bob Mooney
Cellular

Cellular (2004)

Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors

Reversible Errors (2004)

Movie
Stoddard
Spartan

Spartan (2004)

Movie
6
Bernie Lootz
The Cooler

The Cooler (2003)

Movie
5.9
Self
The Ellen DeGeneres Show

The Ellen DeGeneres Show (2003)

TV
5.15
Narrator / Host
The True Story of Seabiscuit

The True Story of Seabiscuit (2003)

Movie
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit (2003)

Movie
5.33
Steven
Out of Order

Out of Order (2003)

TV
Steven
Out of Order

Out of Order (2003)

Movie
Self
Minnesota Nice

Minnesota Nice (2003)

Movie
Narrator (voice)
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)

Movie
Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003)

TV
6.3
John Irwin
Stealing Sinatra

Stealing Sinatra (2003)

Movie
Glenn
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)

Movie
7
Writer
Just a Walk in the Park

Just a Walk in the Park (2002)

Movie
Bill Porter
Door to Door

Door to Door (2002)

Movie
Riley
Welcome to Collinwood

Welcome to Collinwood (2002)

Movie
Self
The Making Of  'Jurassic Park III'

The Making Of 'Jurassic Park III' (2001)

Movie
Lawrence Newman
Focus

Focus (2001)

Movie
Self
Good Day Live

Good Day Live (2001)

TV
Paul Kirby
Jurassic Park III

Jurassic Park III (2001)

Movie
6.05
Alex
Panic

Panic (2000)

Movie
Walt Price
State and Main

State and Main (2000)

Movie
10
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
Psycho Path

Psycho Path (2000)

Movie
Self
That Moment: Magnolia Diary

That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)

Movie
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
Magnolia

Magnolia (1999)

Movie
6
Chappy
Happy, Texas

Happy, Texas (1999)

Movie
Ichabod Crane
The Night of the Headless Horseman

The Night of the Headless Horseman (1999)

Movie
Terry Thorpe
A Slight Case of Murder

A Slight Case of Murder (1999)

Movie
Shoveler
Mystery Men

Mystery Men (1999)

Movie
7.67
Aaron Herbst
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque (1999)

Movie
Aaron Herbst (voice) / Karros (voice)
Batman Beyond

Batman Beyond (1999)

TV
6.55
James Gordon
A Civil Action

A Civil Action (1998)

Movie
6
Justin (voice)
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1998)

Movie
7
Milton Arbogast
Psycho

Psycho (1998)

Movie
5.42
Karl
Jerry and Tom

Jerry and Tom (1998)

Movie
Sports Night

Sports Night (1998)

TV
Leo Lionheart
The Lionhearts

The Lionhearts (1998)

TV
George
Pleasantville

Pleasantville (1998)

Movie
6.25
Skoot (voice)
The Wild Thornberrys

The Wild Thornberrys (1998)

TV
6.2
Bobby
The Con

The Con (1998)

Movie
Self
Macy On Mamet

Macy On Mamet (1998)

Movie
CIA Agent Charles Young
Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog (1997)

Movie
5.4
Little Bill
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights (1997)

Movie
5.43
Self
The View

The View (1997)

TV
5.5
Major Caldwell
Air Force One

Air Force One (1997)

Movie
6.15
Mr. O'Day
Colin Fitz

Colin Fitz (1997)

Movie
Dr. Rubin (voice)
King of the Hill

King of the Hill (1997)

TV
7
Charlie Crisco
Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)

Movie
2
Writer
Every Woman's Dream

Every Woman's Dream (1996)

Movie
Policeman
Hit Me

Hit Me (1996)

Movie
Director (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series

Superman: The Animated Series (1996)

TV
4.86
Petrocelli
The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall (1996)

Movie
Jerry Lundegaard
Fargo

Fargo (1996)

Movie
6.91
Col. Chandler
Andersonville

Andersonville (1996)

Movie
Captain Knox
Down Periscope

Down Periscope (1996)

Movie
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)

Movie
6
Self
MADtv

MADtv (1995)

TV
1
Writer
Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion (1995)

Movie
Railroad Magnate
Tall Tale

Tall Tale (1995)

Movie
Doctor (uncredited)
Roommates

Roommates (1995)

Movie
4.8
Evolver (voice)
Evolver

Evolver (1995)

Movie
Dr. Frank Teague
In the Shadow of Evil

In the Shadow of Evil (1995)

Movie
Bill McNeill
Murder in the First

Murder in the First (1995)

Movie
2
John
Oleanna

Oleanna (1994)

Movie
Steven Meeker
Dead on Sight

Dead on Sight (1994)

Movie
David Morgenstern
ER

ER (1994)

TV
5.44
Self
Inside the Actors Studio

Inside the Actors Studio (1994)

TV
Dr. Greenway
The Client

The Client (1994)

Movie
6.45
Boris
Being Human

Being Human (1994)

Movie
Property Clerk
Twenty Bucks

Twenty Bucks (1993)

Movie
Ralph (voice)
Frasier

Frasier (1993)

TV
5.35
Russell Karp
Bakersfield P.D.

Bakersfield P.D. (1993)

TV
Tunafish Father
Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)

Movie
6
Randy Burch
Benny & Joon

Benny & Joon (1993)

Movie
9
Booth
The Heart of Justice

The Heart of Justice (1992)

Movie
Sean Hammel
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story

A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992)

Movie
Charles Lang
The Water Engine

The Water Engine (1992)

Movie
Writer
Home Fires

Home Fires (1992)

TV
Psychiatrist
A Private Matter

A Private Matter (1992)

Movie
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)

TV
5.75
Ray Daniels
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)

Movie
Cop
Shadows and Fog

Shadows and Fog (1991)

Movie
6
Navy Sailor (uncredited)
Barton Fink

Barton Fink (1991)

Movie
6.19
Tim Sullivan
Homicide

Homicide (1991)

Movie
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack / Jack Powell
Law & Order

Law & Order (1990)

TV
5.78
William H. Macy (voice)
The Simpsons

The Simpsons (1989)

TV
6.75
Billy Drake
Things Change

Things Change (1988)

Movie
6
Director
Lip Service

Lip Service (1988)

Movie
Randy
The Murder of Mary Phagan

The Murder of Mary Phagan (1988)

TV
Sgt. John Moran
House of Games

House of Games (1987)

Movie
6
Writer
thirtysomething

thirtysomething (1987)

TV
1
Radio Voice (voice)
Radio Days

Radio Days (1987)

Movie
1
Bernard Ruskin
L.A. Law

L.A. Law (1986)

TV
6
Efrem Connors / District Attorney
Spenser: For Hire

Spenser: For Hire (1985)

TV
6
Dr. Spaulding
The Equalizer

The Equalizer (1985)

TV
7.33
J.J.
The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon (1985)

Movie
Socrates
The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)

Movie
Arthur / Charlie / Architect
The Dining Room

The Dining Room (1984)

Movie
Kate & Allie

Kate & Allie (1984)

TV
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
WarGames

WarGames (1983)

Movie
5.68
Ben Duffy
The Cradle Will Fall

The Cradle Will Fall (1983)

Movie
Reporter
Without a Trace

Without a Trace (1983)

Movie
Bronski
Foolin' Around

Foolin' Around (1980)

Movie
Critic
Somewhere in Time

Somewhere in Time (1980)

Movie
Will Beagle
The Awakening Land

The Awakening Land (1978)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV
Shoveler
Mystery Man

Mystery Man

Movie
Arthur Raven
Reversible Errors

Reversible Errors

TV
Actor
On Fire

On Fire

Movie

Ratings

Average 6.14
Based on 6.32 Million movie and tv ratings over time
1953
1994
2000
1995
2024
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Male

Birthday
1950-03-13 (74 years old)

Birth Place
Miami, United States of America

Religion
Lutheranism

Spouse
Felicity Huffman

Children
Georgia Macy, Sophia Macy

Father
William Hall Macy, Sr.

Citizenships
United States

Residences
Los Angeles, United States of America

Also Known As
William Hall Macy Jr., W.H. Macy, Bill Macy, 윌리암 H. 머시, Вільям Мейсі

Awards
star 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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