William H. Macy
Known for: Acting
Born: March 13, 1950
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…
Known for
The Cooler
2003
Panic
2000
In Enemy Hands
2004
The Dining Room
1984
Oleanna
1994
Door to Door
2002
A Slight Case of Murder
1999
The Deal
2008
Edmond
2006
The Water Engine
1992
The Wool Cap
2004
The Con
1998
Citizen Hearst
2013
Focus
2001
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
2007
Macy On Mamet
1998
Portraits in Dramatic Time
2011
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
2003
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
2006
Curious George: Saves the Day
2012
The Night of the Headless Horseman
1999
The True Story of Seabiscuit
2003
Fargo
1996
Jurassic Park III
2001
Bobby
2006
Bart Got a Room
2008
Homicide
1991
Stealing Sinatra
2003
Reversible Errors
2004
A Single Shot
2013
Two-Bit Waltz
2014
Soul on Fire
2025
Dial a Prayer
2015
The Deputy
Exit Right
The Running Man
2025
Welcome to Collinwood
2002
Speed Demon
2026
The Swimming Lesson
He Was a Quiet Man
2007
Pleasantville
1998
Spartan
2004
Happy, Texas
1999
The Maiden Heist
2009
Mystery Men
1999
Everyone's Hero
2006
Evolver
1995
The Heart of Justice
1992
The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
Colin Fitz
1997
The Sessions
2012
Blood Father
2016
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
2000
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
2006
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
2018
Untitled Eternity Project
ER: 24 Hours
1994
Wild Hogs
2007
A Civil Action
1998
Cellular
2004
Minnesota Nice
2003
Dead on Sight
1994
Walter
2015
Stealing Cars
2016
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque
1999
In the Shadow of Evil
1995
Frontier Crucible
2025
Brian
2026
Magnolia
1999
Mr. Holland's Opus
1995
Psycho
1998
Above Suspicion
1995
Murder in the First
1995
Doogal
2006
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
2001
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2024
The Writing on the Wall
1996
'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend
2003
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1999
State and Main
2000
Sahara
2005
Down Periscope
1996
Dirty Girl
2010
Jerry and Tom
1998
Maybe I Do
2023
Trust Me
2013
Room
2015
Krystal
2018
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
1992
Lynch 2
2007
Andersonville
1996
Ricky Stanicky
2024
Foolin' Around
1980
Cake
2014
The Tale of Despereaux
2008
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1992
Lip Service
1988
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
2019
Seabiscuit
2003
Boogie Nights
1997
Air Force One
1997
Thank You for Smoking
2005
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
Rudderless
2014
Train Dreams
2025
Wag the Dog
1997
Benny & Joon
1993
Ghosts of Mississippi
1996
House of Games
1987
Hit Me
1996
Psycho Path
1999
A Private Matter
1992
Inland Empire
2006
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993
Things Change
1988
Shorts
2009
Somewhere in Time
1980
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend
2003
The Cradle Will Fall
1983
Dialing Up "Cellular"
2004
The Client
1994
Marmaduke
2010
The Coen Brothers
2000
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
1984
Shadows and Fog
1991
The Last Dragon
1985
Return to Jurassic Park
2011
Twenty Bucks
1993
Roommates
1995
Barton Fink
1991
Without a Trace
1983
Being Human
1994
WarGames
1983
Radio Days
1987
L.A. Law
1986
Batman Beyond
1999
Inside the Actors Studio
1994
Law & Order
1990
Kate & Allie
1984
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003
Spenser: For Hire
1985
Curious George
2006
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
The Unit
2006
Sports Night
1998
The View
1997
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992
Finding Your Roots
2012
The Equalizer
1985
Superman: The Animated Series
1996
MADtv
1995
ER
1994
Bakersfield P.D.
1993
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
Out of Order
2003
The Oscars
1953
Good Day Live
2001
Shameless
2011
The Wild Thornberrys
1998
Frasier
1993
The Awakening Land
1978
The Murder of Mary Phagan
1988
The Dropout
2022
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Shameless Hall of Shame
2020
The Lionhearts
1998
King of the Hill
1997
The Simpsons
1989
Andersonville
1996
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
2015
Off Camera with Sam Jones
2014
Conan
2010
Accused
2023
Alive from Off Center
1985
The Land
60 Minutes
1968
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
2006
The Talk
2010
Last Meals
2021