William H. Macy
Acting
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
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The Deputy
2026
Chief Krueger
movieSpeed Demon
2026
Father Novak
movieFrontier Crucible
2025
Major O'Rourke
movieThe Running Man
2025
Molie Jernigan
movieTrain Dreams
2025
Arn Peeples
movieSoul on Fire
2025
Jack Buck
movieRicky Stanicky
2024
Summerhayes
tvAccused
2023
Raymond
tvThe Dropout
2022
Richard Fuisz
tvLast Meals
2021
Self
tvShameless Hall of Shame
2020
Frank Gallagher
movieKrystal
2018
Wyatt
movieBlood Father
2016
Kirby Curtis
movieStealing Cars
2016
Philip Wyatt
movieRoom
2015
Robert
movieWalter
2015
Dr. Corman
movieRudderless
2014
Trill
movieCake
2014
Leonard
movieCitizen Hearst
2013
Narrator
movieThe Sessions
2012
Father Brendan
movieCurious George: Saves the Day
2012
The Narrator (voice)
movieThe Lincoln Lawyer
2011
Frank Levin
tvShameless
2011
Frank Gallagher
tvConan
2010
Self
tvThe Talk
2010
Self
movieMarmaduke
2010
Don Twombly
movieShorts
2009
Dr. Noseworthy
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
movieThe Maiden Heist
2009
George McLendon
movieThe Tale of Despereaux
2008
Lester (voice)
movieThe Deal
2008
Charlie Berns
movieBart Got a Room
2008
Ernie Stein
movieHe Was a Quiet Man
2007
Gene Shelby
movieLynch 2
2007
Self
movieWild Hogs
2007
Dudley Frank
movieInland Empire
2006
Announcer
movieBobby
2006
Paul Ebbers
tvCurious George
2006
Narrator (voice)
movieEveryone's Hero
2006
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
movieChoose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
2006
Rudyard North (voice)
movieEdmond
2006
Edmond
tvNightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
2006
Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick
tvThe Unit
2006
President of the United States
movieDoogal
2006
Brian (voice)
movieThank You for Smoking
2005
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
movieSahara
2005
Admiral Jim Sandecker
movieCellular
2004
Sgt. Bob Mooney
movieReversible Errors
2004
Arthur Raven
movieSpartan
2004
Stoddard
movieIn Enemy Hands
2004
Nathan Travers
Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend
2003
Self
movieThe Cooler
2003
Bernie Lootz
movieSeabiscuit
2003
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
tvOut of Order
2003
Steven
movieEasy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
2003
Self - Narrator (voice)
tvJimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Self / Self - Guest
movieStealing Sinatra
2003
John Irwin
movieDoor to Door
2002
Bill Porter
movieFocus
2001
Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
movieJurassic Park III
2001
Paul Kirby
moviePanic
2000
Alex
movieState and Main
2000
Walt Price
movieMagnolia
1999
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
movieHappy, Texas
1999
Sheriff Chappy Dent
movieThe Night of the Headless Horseman
1999
Ichabod Crane
movieA Slight Case of Murder
1999
Terry Thorpe
movieMystery Men
1999
Shoveler / Eddie
moviePsycho Path
1999
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
tvBatman Beyond
1999
Aaron Herbst (voice) / Karros (voice)
movieThe Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
Justin (voice)
movieA Civil Action
1998
James Gordon
moviePsycho
1998
Milton Arbogast
tvThe Lionhearts
1998
Leo (voice)
moviePleasantville
1998
George Parker
tvThe Wild Thornberrys
1998
Skoot (voice)
movieThe Con
1998
Bobby
movieWag the Dog
1997
CIA Agent Charles Young
movieBoogie Nights
1997
Little Bill
tvThe View
1997
Self
movieAir Force One
1997
Major Caldwell
movieColin Fitz
1997
Mr. O'Day
tvKing of the Hill
1997
Dr. Rubin (voice)
movieGhosts of Mississippi
1996
Charlie Crisco
movieHit Me
1996
Policeman
tvSuperman: The Animated Series
1996
Director (voice)
movieThe Writing on the Wall
1996
Petrocelli
movieFargo
1996
Jerry Lundegaard
movieAndersonville
1996
Col. Chandler
tvAndersonville
1996
Col. Chandler
movieDown Periscope
1996
Captain Knox
movieMr. Holland's Opus
1995
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
tvMADtv
1995
Self
movieAbove Suspicion
1995
Pros. Atty. Schultz
movieTall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
Railroad Magnate
movieRoommates
1995
Doctor (uncredited)
movieEvolver
1995
Evolver (voice)
movieIn the Shadow of Evil
1995
Dr. Frank Teague
movieMurder in the First
1995
Bill McNeill
movieOleanna
1994
John
movieDead on Sight
1994
Steven Meeker
movieER: 24 Hours
1994
Dr. David Morgenstern
tvER
1994
David Morgenstern
movieThe Client
1994
Dr. Greenway
movieBeing Human
1994
Boris
movieTwenty Bucks
1993
Property Clerk
tvFrasier
1993
Ralph (voice)
tvBakersfield P.D.
1993
Russell Karp
movieSearching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Tunafish Father
movieBenny & Joon
1993
Randy Burch
The Water Engine
1992
Charles Lang
movieA Private Matter
1992
Psychiatrist
movieBarton Fink
1991
Navy Sailor (uncredited)
movieHomicide
1991
Tim Sullivan
tvLaw & Order
1990
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack / Jack Powell
tvThe Simpsons
1989
William H. Macy (voice)
movieThings Change
1988
Billy Drake
movieLip Service
1988
Farmer
movieHouse of Games
1987
Sgt. John Moran
movieRadio Days
1987
Radio Voice (voice)
tvL.A. Law
1986
Bernard Ruskin
tvThe Equalizer
1985
Dr. Spaulding
tvAlive from Off Center
1985
unknown
movieThe Dining Room
1984
Various
movieWarGames
1983
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
movieThe Cradle Will Fall
1983
Ben Duffy
movieWithout a Trace
1983
Reporter
movieFoolin' Around
1980
Bronski
movieSomewhere in Time
1980
Critic [1972]
tvThe Awakening Land
1978
Will Beagle
tv60 Minutes
1968
Self
tvThe Oscars
1953
Self
Exit Right
John Randall
The Land
Hank Durkin
Writing13
movieRudderless
2014
Writer
tvShameless
2011
Writer
movieThe Deal
2008
Screenplay
movieThe Wool Cap
2004
Teleplay
movieJust a Walk in the Park
2002
Teleplay
movieDoor to Door
2002
Writer
movieA Slight Case of Murder
1999
Teleplay, Writer
movieThe Con
1998
Writer
movieEvery Woman's Dream
1996
Teleplay
movieAbove Suspicion
1995
Writer
tvthirtysomething
1987
Writer
Production6
The Deputy
2026
Executive Producer
movieRudderless
2014
Executive Producer
movieTransamerica
2005
Executive Producer
movieThe Wool Cap
2004
Producer
Exit Right
Executive Producer
Temperance
Producer
Directing5
movieKrystal
2018
Director
movieThe Layover
2017
Director
movieRudderless
2014
Director
tvShameless
2011
Director
movieLip Service
1988
Director
Crew1
movieAshes to Dust
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