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William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Actor · Born 1950-03-13 · Miami, Florida, USA

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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 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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. The Simpsons (1989) — William H. Macy (voice)
  2. Room (2015) — Robert
  3. Fargo (1996) — Jerry Lundegaard
  4. Jurassic Park III (2001) — Paul Kirby
  5. Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) — Trevathan
  6. Magnolia (1999) — Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
  7. The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) — Frank Levin
  8. Boogie Nights (1997) — Little Bill
  9. Shameless (2011) — Frank Gallagher
  10. Air Force One (1997) — Major Caldwell
  11. Wild Hogs (2007) — Dudley Frank
  12. Thank You for Smoking (2005) — Senator Ortolan Finistirre
  13. WarGames (1983) — NORAD Officer (uncredited)
  14. Cellular (2004) — Sgt. Bob Mooney
  15. Pleasantville (1998) — George Parker
  16. Barton Fink (1991) — Navy Sailor (uncredited)
  17. The Running Man (2025) — Molie Jernigan
  18. Blood Father (2016) — Kirby Curtis
  19. Sahara (2005) — Admiral Jim Sandecker
  20. The Client (1994) — Dr. Greenway
  21. Inland Empire (2006) — Announcer
  22. Train Dreams (2025) — Arn Peeples
  23. Wag the Dog (1997) — CIA Agent Charles Young
  24. Psycho (1998) — Milton Arbogast
  25. The Tale of Despereaux (2008) — Lester (voice)
  26. Seabiscuit (2003) — Tick Tock McGlaughlin
  27. Cake (2014) — Leonard
  28. ER (1994) — David Morgenstern
  29. Mystery Men (1999) — Shoveler / Eddie
  30. Frasier (1993) — Ralph (voice)
  31. Return to Jurassic Park (2011) — Self
  32. Benny & Joon (1993) — Randy Burch
  33. Marmaduke (2010) — Don Twombly
  34. Ricky Stanicky (2024) — Summerhayes
  35. Law & Order (1990) — Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack
  36. King of the Hill (1997) — Dr. Rubin (voice)
  37. Somewhere in Time (1980) — Critic [1972]
  38. Radio Days (1987) — Radio Voice (voice)
  39. Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) — Tunafish Father
  40. The Sessions (2012) — Father Brendan

Directed

  1. Shameless (2011) — Director
  2. The Layover (2017) — Director
  3. Rudderless (2014) — Director
  4. Krystal (2018) — Director
  5. Lip Service (1988) — Director