William H. Macy

Born: 13th of March 1950 (75 years old)

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.

William H. Macy's Filmography

The Running Man

The Running Man

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Molie Jernigan
Train Dreams

Train Dreams

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Arn Peeples
Soul on Fire

Soul on Fire

  •   Movie
  • 2025
Jack Buck
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

  •   Movie
  • 2024
Trevathan
Maybe I Do

Maybe I Do

  •   Movie
  • 2023
Sam
Accused

Accused

  •   TV Show
  • 2023
Raymond
Room

Room

  •   Movie
  • 2015
Robert
Rudderless

Rudderless

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Trill
Cake

Cake

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Leonard
The Sessions

The Sessions

  •   Movie
  • 2012
Father Brendan
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

  •   Movie
  • 2011
Frank Levin
Shameless

Shameless

  •   TV Show
  • 2011
Frank Gallagher
Dirty Girl

Dirty Girl

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Ray
Marmaduke

Marmaduke

  •   Movie
  • 2010
Don Twombly
Shorts

Shorts

  •   Movie
  • 2009
Dr. Noseworthy
The Maiden Heist

The Maiden Heist

  •   Movie
  • 2009
George McLendon
The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

  •   Movie
  • 2008
Lester (voice)
Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

  •   Movie
  • 2007
Dudley Frank
Curious George

Curious George

  •   TV Show
  • 2006
Narrator (voice)
Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero

  •   Movie
  • 2006
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
Sahara

Sahara

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Admiral Jim Sandecker
Cellular

Cellular

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Sgt. Bob Mooney
Spartan

Spartan

  •   Movie
  • 2004
Stoddard
Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

  •   Movie
  • 2003
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Welcome to Collinwood

Welcome to Collinwood

  •   Movie
  • 2002
Riley
Jurassic Park III

Jurassic Park III

  •   Movie
  • 2001
Paul Kirby
State and Main

State and Main

  •   Movie
  • 2000
Walt Price
Magnolia

Magnolia

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
Mystery Men

Mystery Men

  •   Movie
  • 1999
Shoveler / Eddie
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

  •   Movie
  • 1998
George Parker
Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

  •   Movie
  • 1997
CIA Agent Charles Young
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Little Bill
Air Force One

Air Force One

  •   Movie
  • 1997
Major Caldwell
Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Charlie Crisco
Fargo

Fargo

  •   Movie
  • 1996
Jerry Lundegaard
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Murder in the First

Murder in the First

  •   Movie
  • 1995
Bill McNeill
Being Human

Being Human

  •   Movie
  • 1994
Boris
Frasier

Frasier

  •   TV Show
  • 1993
Ralph (voice)
Benny & Joon

Benny & Joon

  •   Movie
  • 1993
Randy Burch
Law & Order

Law & Order

  •   TV Show
  • 1990
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack
The Simpsons

The Simpsons

  •   TV Show
  • 1989
William H. Macy (voice)
Radio Days

Radio Days

  •   Movie
  • 1987
Radio Voice (voice)
L.A. Law

L.A. Law

  •   TV Show
  • 1986
Bernard Ruskin
WarGames

WarGames

  •   Movie
  • 1983
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
Somewhere in Time

Somewhere in Time

  •   Movie
  • 1980
Critic
The Layover

The Layover

  •   Movie
  • 2017
Director
Rudderless

Rudderless

  •   Movie
  • 2014
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Shameless

Shameless

  •   TV Show
  • 2011
Director, Writer
Transamerica

Transamerica

  •   Movie
  • 2005
Executive Producer