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William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Known For Acting
Birthday Mar 13, 1950 (75)
Birthplace Miami, Florida, USA
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Aug 09, 2025 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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Biography

William H. Macy 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 app ... eared 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

Ricky Stanicky

Ricky Stanicky

2024

as Summerhayes

Maybe I Do

Maybe I Do

2023

as Sam

Krystal

Krystal

2018

as Wyatt

Blood Father

Blood Father

2016

as Kirby Curtis

Stealing Cars

Stealing Cars

2016

as Philip Wyatt

Dial a Prayer

Dial a Prayer

2015

as Bill

Walter

Walter

2015

as Dr. Corman

Room

Room

2015

as Robert

Two-Bit Waltz

Two-Bit Waltz

2014

as Carl

Cake

Cake

2014

as Leonard

Rudderless

Rudderless

2014

as Trill

Citizen Hearst

Citizen Hearst

2013

as Narrator

A Single Shot

A Single Shot

2013

as Pitt

Trust Me

Trust Me

2013

as Gary

The Sessions

The Sessions

2012

as Father Brendan

The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

2011

as Frank Levin

Dirty Girl

Dirty Girl

2010

as Ray

Marmaduke

Marmaduke

2010

as Don Twombly

The Maiden Heist

The Maiden Heist

2009

as George McLendon

Shorts

Shorts

2009

as Dr. Noseworthy

The Deal

The Deal

2008

as Charlie Berns

Bart Got a Room

Bart Got a Room

2008

as Ernie Stein

The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

2008

as Lester (voice)

He Was a Quiet Man

He Was a Quiet Man

2007

as Gene Shelby

Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

2007

as Dudley Frank

Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero

2006

as Lefty Maginnis (voice)

Bobby

Bobby

2006

as Paul Ebbers

Doogal

Doogal

2006

as Brian (voice)

Inland Empire

Inland Empire

2006

as Announcer

Edmond

Edmond

2005

as Edmond

Sahara

Sahara

2005

as Admiral Jim Sandecker

Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

2005

as Senator Ortolan Finistirre

In Enemy Hands

In Enemy Hands

2004

as Nathan Travers

The Wool Cap

The Wool Cap

2004

as Gigot

Reversible Errors

Reversible Errors

2004

as Arthur Raven

Spartan

Spartan

2004

as Stoddard

Cellular

Cellular

2004

as Sgt. Bob Mooney

The Cooler

The Cooler

2003

as Bernie Lootz

Stealing Sinatra

Stealing Sinatra

2003

as John Irwin

Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

2003

as Tick Tock McGlaughlin

Welcome to Collinwood

Welcome to Collinwood

2002

as Riley

Door to Door

Door to Door

2002

as Bill Porter

Focus

Focus

2001

as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman

Jurassic Park III

Jurassic Park III

2001

as Paul Kirby

Panic

Panic

2000

as Alex

State and Main

State and Main

2000

as Walt Price

The Night of the Headless Horseman

The Night of the Headless Horseman

1999

as Ichabod Crane

A Slight Case of Murder

A Slight Case of Murder

1999

as Terry Thorpe

Happy, Texas

Happy, Texas

1999

as Sheriff Chappy Dent

Mystery Men

Mystery Men

1999

as Shoveler

Magnolia

Magnolia

1999

as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith

The Con

The Con

1998

as Bobby

Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998

as George Parker

A Civil Action

A Civil Action

1998

as James Gordon

Psycho

Psycho

1998

as Milton Arbogast

Jerry and Tom

Jerry and Tom

1998

as Karl

Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997

as Little Bill

Colin Fitz

Colin Fitz

1997

as Mr. O'Day

Air Force One

Air Force One

1997

as Major Caldwell

Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

1997

as CIA Agent Charles Young

Fargo

Fargo

1996

as Jerry Lundegaard

The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

1996

as Petrocelli

Down Periscope

Down Periscope

1996

as Captain Knox

Andersonville

Andersonville

1996

as Col. Chandler

Hit Me

Hit Me

1996

as Policeman

Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996

as Charlie Crisco

Evolver

Evolver

1995

as Evolver (voice)

In the Shadow of Evil

In the Shadow of Evil

1995

as Dr. Frank Teague

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

1995

as Pros. Atty. Schultz

Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995

as Vice Principal Gene Wolters

Murder in the First

Murder in the First

1995

as Bill McNeill

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

1995

as Railroad Magnate

Roommates

Roommates

1995

as Doctor (uncredited)

Oleanna

Oleanna

1994

as John

Dead on Sight

Dead on Sight

1994

as Steven Meeker

The Client

The Client

1994

as Dr. Greenway

Being Human

Being Human

1994

as Boris

Benny & Joon

Benny & Joon

1993

as Randy Burch

Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993

as Tunafish Father

Twenty Bucks

Twenty Bucks

1993

as Property Clerk

The Water Engine

The Water Engine

1992

as Charles Lang

The Heart of Justice

The Heart of Justice

1992

as Booth

A Private Matter

A Private Matter

1992

as Psychiatrist

Homicide

Homicide

1991

as Tim Sullivan

Shadows and Fog

Shadows and Fog

1991

as Cop

Barton Fink

Barton Fink

1991

as Navy Sailor (uncredited)

Lip Service

Lip Service

1988

as Farmer

Things Change

Things Change

1988

as Billy Drake

House of Games

House of Games

1987

as Sgt. John Moran

Radio Days

Radio Days

1987

as Radio Voice (voice)

The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon

1985

as J.J.

The Dining Room

The Dining Room

1984

as Various

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984

as Socrates

The Cradle Will Fall

The Cradle Will Fall

1983

as Ben Duffy

Without a Trace

Without a Trace

1983

as Reporter

WarGames

WarGames

1983

as NORAD Officer (uncredited)

Foolin' Around

Foolin' Around

1980

as Bronski

Somewhere in Time

Somewhere in Time

1980

as Critic

Rudderless

Rudderless

2014

Writer

The Deal

The Deal

2008

Screenplay

The Wool Cap

The Wool Cap

2004

Teleplay

Door to Door

Door to Door

2002

Writer

Just a Walk in the Park

Just a Walk in the Park

2002

Teleplay

A Slight Case of Murder

A Slight Case of Murder

1999

Teleplay, Writer

The Con

The Con

1998

Writer

Every Woman's Dream

Every Woman's Dream

1996

Teleplay

Above Suspicion

Above Suspicion

1995

Writer

Krystal

Krystal

2018

Director

The Layover

The Layover

2017

Director

Rudderless

Rudderless

2014

Director

Lip Service

Lip Service

1988

Director

Transamerica

Transamerica

2005

Executive Producer

The Wool Cap

The Wool Cap

2004

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Golden Globes Best Supporting Actor Ricky Bobby: Sports Century Nominated
BAFTA Awards Best Actor Ricky Bobby: Sports Century Nominated
Spirit Awards Best Actor Fargo Won
Spirit Awards Best Supporting Actor Magnolia Nominated
SAG Awards Best Actor Fargo Nominated
SAG Awards Best Supporting Actor Seabiscuit Nominated
Television Credits

Shameless

as Frank Gallagher

Episodes: 134

First Aired: Jan 09, 2011

Curious George

as Narrator

Episodes: 60

First Aired: Sep 04, 2006

ER

as David Morgenstern

Episodes: 35

First Aired: Sep 19, 1994

The Lionhearts

as Leo (voice)

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Sep 19, 1998

Out of Order

as Steven

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Jun 01, 2003

The Dropout

as Richard Fuisz

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Mar 03, 2022

The Awakening Land

as Will Beagle

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Feb 19, 1978

The Murder of Mary Phagan

as Randy

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jan 24, 1988

Andersonville

as Col. Chandler

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Mar 03, 1996

L.A. Law

as Bernard Ruskin

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1986

Batman Beyond

as Aaron Herbst (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 1999

Law & Order

as Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

The Unit

as President of the United States

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 07, 2006

The Equalizer

as Dr. Spaulding

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 18, 1985

Superman: The Animated Series

as Director (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 06, 1996

Bakersfield P.D.

as Russell Karp

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 14, 1993

The Wild Thornberrys

as Skoot (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 01, 1998

Batman Beyond

as Karros (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 1999

Frasier

as Ralph (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 16, 1993

Law & Order

as Jack Powell

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Shameless Hall of Shame

as Frank Gallagher

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 22, 2020

Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King

as Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 12, 2006

King of the Hill

as Dr. Rubin (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

The Simpsons

as William H. Macy (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 17, 1989

Accused

as Raymond

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 22, 2023

Sports Night

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Sep 22, 1998

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Episodes: 4

First Aired: May 25, 1992

Spenser: For Hire

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 20, 1985

Inside the Actors Studio

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 14, 1994

Kate & Allie

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1984

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 08, 2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 26, 2003

The View

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 11, 1997

Finding Your Roots

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 24, 2012

MADtv

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 14, 1995

The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 03, 2005

The Oscars

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 19, 1953

Good Day Live

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 2001

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 02, 2015

Off Camera with Sam Jones

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 06, 2014

Conan

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Nov 08, 2010

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 5 27 27 27
2024 6 35 54 24
2024 7 40 54 28
2024 8 32 53 21
2024 9 22 46 13
2024 10 22 44 12
2024 11 20 29 15
2024 12 24 38 16
2025 1 27 42 18
2025 2 22 41 5
2025 3 11 31 1
2025 4 2 3 1
2025 5 5 7 2
2025 6 3 5 2
2025 7 3 3 2
2025 8 3 14 1
2025 9 2 3 1

Trending Rank


Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 831 831
2024 6 624 412
2024 7 205 184
2025 2 743 583
2025 5 160 11
2025 7 599 556
2025 9 656 112

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