William H. Macy
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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 gained widespread popularity for portraying Frank Gallagher in Showtime's comedy-drama series Shameless (2011–2021). 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.
Known for
Credits
The Running Man (2025)
as Molie Jernigan
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024)
as Trevathan
Fargo (1996)
as Jerry Lundegaard
Magnolia (1999)
as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
WarGames (1983)
as NORAD Officer (uncredited)
Boogie Nights (1997)
as Little Bill
Air Force One (1997)
as Major Caldwell
Train Dreams (2025)
as Arn Peeples
Sahara (2005)
as Admiral Jim Sandecker
Room (2015)
as Robert
Wild Hogs (2007)
as Dudley Frank
The Client (1994)
as Dr. Greenway
Mystery Men (1999)
as Shoveler / Eddie
Ricky Stanicky (2024)
as Summerhayes
Cellular (2004)
as Sgt. Bob Mooney
Seabiscuit (2003)
as Tick Tock McGlaughlin
Down Periscope (1996)
as Captain Knox
Somewhere in Time (1980)
as Critic [1972]
Inland Empire (2006)
as Announcer
The Lincoln Lawyer (2011)
as Frank Levin
Pleasantville (1998)
as George Parker
Wag the Dog (1997)
as CIA Agent Charles Young
The Tale of Despereaux (2008)
as Lester (voice)
Speed Demon (2026)
as Father Novak
Everyone's Hero (2006)
as Lefty Maginnis (voice)
Blood Father (2016)
as Kirby Curtis
Barton Fink (1991)
as Navy Sailor (uncredited)
Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993)
as Tunafish Father
Mr. Holland's Opus (1995)
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
Marmaduke (2010)
as Don Twombly
Thank You for Smoking (2005)
as Senator Ortolan Finistirre
In Enemy Hands (2004)
as Nathan Travers
Psycho (1998)
as Milton Arbogast
The Sessions (2012)
as Father Brendan
Maybe I Do (2023)
as Sam
Bobby (2006)
as Paul Ebbers
Dirty Girl (2010)
as Ray
Shorts (2009)
as Dr. Noseworthy
Spartan (2004)
as Stoddard
Benny & Joon (1993)
as Randy Burch
The Last Dragon (1985)
as J.J.
A Civil Action (1998)
as James Gordon
Radio Days (1987)
as Radio Voice (voice)
Cake (2014)
as Leonard
Murder in the First (1995)
as Bill McNeill
State and Main (2000)
as Walt Price
Shadows and Fog (1991)
as Cop
Frontier Crucible (2025)
as Major O'Rourke
The Cooler (2003)
as Bernie Lootz
Trust Me (2013)
as Gary
Twenty Bucks (1993)
as Property Clerk
A Single Shot (2013)
as Pitt
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002)
as Glenn
Door to Door (2002)
as Bill Porter
The Heart of Justice (1992)
as Booth
The Maiden Heist (2009)
as George McLendon
Rudderless (2014)
as Trill
Ghosts of Mississippi (1996)
as Charlie Crisco
Soul on Fire (2025)
as Jack Buck
Being Human (1994)
as Boris
Without a Trace (1983)
as Reporter
Edmond (2006)
as Edmond
Welcome to Collinwood (2002)
as Riley
He Was a Quiet Man (2007)
as Gene Shelby
The Deal (2008)
as Charlie Berns
Things Change (1988)
as Billy Drake
Return to Jurassic Park (2011)
as Self
Krystal (2018)
as Wyatt
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999)
as Justin (voice)
Panic (2000)
as Alex
Roommates (1995)
as Doctor (uncredited)
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)
as Railroad Magnate
The Water Engine (1992)
as Charles Lang
Walter (2015)
as Dr. Corman
Happy, Texas (1999)
as Sheriff Chappy Dent
Doogal (2006)
as Brian (voice)
Heath Ledger: A Tribute (2009)
as Self
Foolin' Around (1980)
as Bronski
Homicide (1991)
as Tim Sullivan
Colin Fitz (1997)
as Mr. O'Day
Above Suspicion (1995)
as Pros. Atty. Schultz
House of Games (1987)
as Sgt. John Moran
The Wool Cap (2004)
as Gigot
Lynch 2 (2007)
as Self
Stealing Cars (2016)
as Philip Wyatt
Lip Service (1988)
as Farmer
Focus (2001)
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Jerry and Tom (1998)
as Karl
Evolver (1995)
as Evolver (voice)
Psycho Path (1999)
as Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
The Deputy (—)
as Chief Krueger
Brian (2026)
Actor
Andersonville (1996)
as Col. Chandler
Bart Got a Room (2008)
as Ernie Stein
Dial a Prayer (2015)
as Bill
Stealing Sinatra (2003)
as John Irwin
The Con (1998)
as Bobby
Hit Me (1996)
as Policeman
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque (1999)
as Aaron Herbst
That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000)
as Self
Minnesota Nice (2003)
as Self
ER: 24 Hours (1994)
as Dr. David Morgenstern
A Slight Case of Murder (1999)
as Terry Thorpe
Dialing Up "Cellular" (2004)
as Self
The Coen Brothers (2000)
as Self
Two-Bit Waltz (2014)
as Carl
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992)
as Sean Hammel
Oleanna (1994)
as John
Exit Right (—)
as John Randall
The Boy Who Loved Trolls (1984)
as Socrates
Jurassic Park III (2001)
as Paul Kirby
Portraits in Dramatic Time (2011)
Actor
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' (2006)
as Self
Dead on Sight (1994)
as Steven Meeker
The Making Of Jurassic Park III (2001)
as Self
Reversible Errors (2004)
as Arthur Raven
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (1992)
as Ray Daniels
A Private Matter (1992)
as Psychiatrist
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (2006)
as Rudyard North (voice)
The Dining Room (1984)
as Various
The Night of the Headless Horseman (1999)
as Ichabod Crane
The Swimming Lesson (—)
as Leonard
In the Shadow of Evil (1995)
as Dr. Frank Teague
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson (2019)
as Self
The Writing on the Wall (1996)
as Petrocelli
Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend (2003)
as Self
The True Story of Seabiscuit (2003)
as Narrator (voice)
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler (2018)
as Self
The Cradle Will Fall (1983)
as Ben Duffy
Curious George: Saves the Day (2012)
as The Narrator (voice)
Untitled Eternity Project (—)
Actor
'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend (2003)
as Self
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures (2007)
Actor
Citizen Hearst (2013)
as Narrator
Macy On Mamet (1998)
Actor