William H. Macy

William H. Macy

Born March 13, 1950 (Age: 76) Miami, Florida, USA

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 (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.
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Filmography

The Running Man

The Running Man

2025 as Molie Jernigan Age: 75
Soul on Fire

Soul on Fire

2025 as Jack Buck Age: 75
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

2024 as Trevathan Age: 74
Maybe I Do

Maybe I Do

2023 as Sam Age: 72
Blood Father

Blood Father

2016 as Kirby Curtis Age: 66
Room

Room

2015 as Robert Age: 65
Rudderless

Rudderless

2014 as Trill Age: 64
Cake

Cake

2014 as Leonard Age: 64
The Sessions

The Sessions

2012 as Father Brendan Age: 62
The Lincoln Lawyer

The Lincoln Lawyer

2011 as Frank Levin Age: 61
Shameless

Shameless

2011 as Franck Gallagher Age: 60
Dirty Girl

Dirty Girl

2010 as Ray Age: 60
Marmaduke

Marmaduke

2010 as Don Twombly Age: 60
Shorts

Shorts

2009 as Dr. Noseworthy Age: 59
Heath Ledger: A Tribute

Heath Ledger: A Tribute

2009 as Self Age: 59
The Tale of Despereaux

The Tale of Despereaux

2008 as Lester (voice) Age: 58
Bart Got a Room

Bart Got a Room

2008 as Ernie Stein Age: 58
Wild Hogs

Wild Hogs

2007 as Dudley Frank Age: 56
Inland Empire

Inland Empire

2006 as Announcer Age: 56
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'

Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'

2006 as Self Age: 56
Everyone's Hero

Everyone's Hero

2006 as Lefty Maginnis (voice) Age: 56
Doogal

Doogal

2006 as Brian (voice) Age: 55
Thank You for Smoking

Thank You for Smoking

2005 as Senator Ortolan Finistirre Age: 55
Sahara

Sahara

2005 as Admiral Jim Sandecker Age: 55
Cellular

Cellular

2004 as Sgt. Bob Mooney Age: 54
Spartan

Spartan

2004 as Stoddard Age: 53
In Enemy Hands

In Enemy Hands

2004 as Nathan Travers Age: 53
The Cooler

The Cooler

2003 as Bernie Lootz Age: 53
Seabiscuit

Seabiscuit

2003 as Tick Tock McGlaughlin Age: 53
Welcome to Collinwood

Welcome to Collinwood

2002 as Riley Age: 52
Focus

Focus

2001 as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman Age: 51
Jurassic Park III

Jurassic Park III

2001 as Paul Kirby Age: 51
Panic

Panic

2000 as Alex Age: 50
State and Main

State and Main

2000 as Walt Price Age: 50
That Moment: Magnolia Diary

That Moment: Magnolia Diary

2000 as Self Age: 49
Magnolia

Magnolia

1999 as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith Age: 49
Happy, Texas

Happy, Texas

1999 as Sheriff Chappy Dent Age: 49
Mystery Men

Mystery Men

1999 as Shoveler / Eddie Age: 49
A Civil Action

A Civil Action

1998 as James Gordon Age: 48
Psycho

Psycho

1998 as Milton Arbogast Age: 48
Pleasantville

Pleasantville

1998 as George Parker Age: 48
No Image

Macy On Mamet

1998 as Age: 47
Wag the Dog

Wag the Dog

1997 as CIA Agent Charles Young Age: 47
Boogie Nights

Boogie Nights

1997 as Little Bill Age: 47
Air Force One

Air Force One

1997 as Major Caldwell Age: 47
Ghosts of Mississippi

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996 as Charlie Crisco Age: 46
The Writing on the Wall

The Writing on the Wall

1996 as Petrocelli Age: 46
Fargo

Fargo

1996 as Jerry Lundegaard Age: 45
Down Periscope

Down Periscope

1996 as Captain Knox Age: 45
Mr. Holland's Opus

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995 as Vice Principal Gene Wolters Age: 45
Roommates

Roommates

1995 as Doctor (uncredited) Age: 44
Murder in the First

Murder in the First

1995 as Bill McNeill Age: 44
Oleanna

Oleanna

1994 as John Age: 44
The Client

The Client

1994 as Dr. Greenway Age: 44
Being Human

Being Human

1994 as Boris Age: 44
Searching for Bobby Fischer

Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993 as Tunafish Father Age: 43
Benny & Joon

Benny & Joon

1993 as Randy Burch Age: 43
Shadows and Fog

Shadows and Fog

1991 as Cop Age: 41
Barton Fink

Barton Fink

1991 as Navy Sailor (uncredited) Age: 41
Homicide

Homicide

1991 as Tim Sullivan Age: 41
House of Games

House of Games

1987 as Sgt. John Moran Age: 37
Radio Days

Radio Days

1987 as Radio Voice (voice) Age: 36
The Last Dragon

The Last Dragon

1985 as J.J. Age: 35
WarGames

WarGames

1983 as NORAD Officer (uncredited) Age: 33
Without a Trace

Without a Trace

1983 as Reporter Age: 32