William H. Macy
"An iconic presence in cinema, defining characters with depth and intensity."
Age
76 years
Origin
USA
Active
1953 — Present
William Hall Macy Jr. (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...
History of the Legend
Witness the defining moments that shaped a legacy.
Somewhere in Time
Starring as Critic [1972]
Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs him to "Come back to me". Mystified, he tries to find out about her, and learns that she is a famous stage actress from the early twentieth century. Becoming more and more obsessed with her, by self-hypnosis he manages to travel back in time—where he meets her.
Highest Rated Masterpieces
Batman Beyond
as Aaron Herbst (voice)
Shameless
Writer
The Simpsons
as William H. Macy (voice)
Room
as Robert
Fargo
as Jerry Lundegaard
ER
as David Morgenstern
Magnolia
as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
Frasier
as Ralph (voice)
Superman: The Animated Series
as Director (voice)
Boogie Nights
as Little Bill
Media Proof
Filmography Engine
181 Credits found
The Land
Hank Durkin
2027
The Deputy
Executive Producer
2026
In the Booth with Babish
Self - Guest
2026
Speed Demon
Father Novak
2026
Brian
Cast
2026
Frontier Crucible
Major O'Rourke
2025
The Running Man
Molie
2025
Train Dreams
Arn Peeples
2025
Soul on Fire
Jack Buck
2025
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Trevathan
2024
Ricky Stanicky
Summerhayes
2024
Maybe I Do
Sam
2023
Accused
Raymond
2023
The Dropout
Richard Fuisz
2022
Last Meals
Self
2021
Shameless Hall of Shame
Frank Gallagher
2020
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
Self
2019
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
Self
2018
Krystal
Director
2018
The Layover
Director
2017
Blood Father
Kirby Curtis
2016
Stealing Cars
Philip Wyatt
2016
Room
Robert
2015
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
2015
Dial a Prayer
Bill
2015
Walter
Dr. Corman
2015
Cake
Leonard
2014
Two-Bit Waltz
Carl
2014
Rudderless
Director
2014
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Self
2014
A Single Shot
Pitt
2013
Trust Me
Gary
2013
Citizen Hearst
Narrator
2013
The Sessions
Father Brendan
2012
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
Curious George: Saves the Day
The Narrator (voice)
2012
Portraits in Dramatic Time
Cast
2011
The Lincoln Lawyer
Frank Levin
2011
Return to Jurassic Park
Self
2011
Shameless
Writer
2011
Conan
Self
2010
The Talk
Self
2010
Dirty Girl
Ray
2010
Marmaduke
Don Twombly
2010
Shorts
Dr. Noseworthy
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Self
2009
The Maiden Heist
George McLendon
2009
The Tale of Despereaux
Lester (voice)
2008
The Deal
Screenplay
2008
Bart Got a Room
Ernie Stein
2008
He Was a Quiet Man
Gene Shelby
2007
Lynch 2
Self
2007
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
Cast
2007
Wild Hogs
Dudley Frank
2007
Inland Empire
Announcer
2006
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
Self
2006
Bobby
Paul Ebbers
2006
Curious George
Narrator (voice)
2006
Everyone's Hero
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
2006