1950-03-13 Miami, Florida, USA
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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Soul on Fire | Jack Buck | 2025-10-10 |
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Frontier Crucible | Major O'Rourke | 2025-12-05 |
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The Running Man | Molie Jernigan | 2025-11-11 |
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Train Dreams | Arn Peeples | 2025-11-05 |
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Ricky Stanicky | Summerhayes | 2024-03-07 |
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Trevathan | 2024-05-08 |
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Maybe I Do | Sam | 2023-01-27 |
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Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson | Self | 2019-10-12 |
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Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler | Self | 2018-12-24 |
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Krystal | Wyatt | 2018-04-13 |
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Blood Father | Kirby Curtis | 2016-08-11 |
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Stealing Cars | Philip Wyatt | 2016-04-05 |
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Dial a Prayer | Bill | 2015-04-07 |
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Room | Robert | 2015-10-16 |
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Walter | Dr. Corman | 2015-03-13 |
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Two-Bit Waltz | Carl | 2014-10-24 |
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Rudderless | Trill | 2014-10-17 |
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Cake | Leonard | 2014-09-07 |
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A Single Shot | Pitt | 2013-09-19 |
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Trust Me | Gary | 2013-04-20 |
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Citizen Hearst | Narrator | 2013-03-14 |
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Curious George: Saves the Day | The Narrator (voice) | 2012-02-07 |
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The Sessions | Father Brendan | 2012-05-02 |
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The Lincoln Lawyer | Frank Levin | 2011-03-17 |
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Portraits in Dramatic Time | 2011-07-05 | |
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Return to Jurassic Park | Self | 2011-02-05 |
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Dirty Girl | Ray | 2010-09-12 |
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Marmaduke | Don Twombly | 2010-06-03 |
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Shorts | Dr. Noseworthy | 2009-08-21 |
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The Maiden Heist | George McLendon | 2009-05-09 |
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Heath Ledger: A Tribute | Self | 2009-06-01 |
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Bart Got a Room | Ernie Stein | 2008-04-25 |
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The Deal | Charlie Berns | 2008-11-20 |
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The Tale of Despereaux | Lester (voice) | 2008-12-18 |
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Lynch 2 | Self | 2007-08-14 |
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He Was a Quiet Man | Gene Shelby | 2007-11-23 |
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Wild Hogs | Dudley Frank | 2007-03-02 |
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Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures | 2007-05-15 | |
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Doogal | Brian (voice) | 2006-02-24 |
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Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman | Rudyard North (voice) | 2006-07-25 |
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Inland Empire | Announcer | 2006-12-06 |
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Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' | Self | 2006-10-03 |
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Everyone's Hero | Lefty Maginnis (voice) | 2006-08-04 |
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Bobby | Paul Ebbers | 2006-09-05 |
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Thank You for Smoking | Senator Ortolan Finistirre | 2005-09-09 |
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Sahara | Admiral Jim Sandecker | 2005-04-06 |
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Edmond | Edmond | 2005-08-31 |
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In Enemy Hands | Nathan Travers | 2004-02-25 |
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The Wool Cap | Gigot | 2004-11-20 |
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Reversible Errors | Arthur Raven | 2004-05-23 |
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Spartan | Stoddard | 2004-03-12 |
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Cellular | Sgt. Bob Mooney | 2004-09-06 |
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The True Story of Seabiscuit | Narrator (voice) | 2003-07-27 |
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Seabiscuit | Tick Tock McGlaughlin | 2003-07-22 |
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Minnesota Nice | Self | 2003-04-01 |
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The Cooler | Bernie Lootz | 2003-11-26 |
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'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend | Self | 2003-07-01 |
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Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend | Self | 2003-12-16 |
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Stealing Sinatra | John Irwin | 2003-01-24 |
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Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood | Self - Narrator (voice) | 2003-03-09 |
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Glenn | 2002-11-29 |
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Welcome to Collinwood | Riley | 2002-10-04 |
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Door to Door | Bill Porter | 2002-07-14 |
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Jurassic Park III | Paul Kirby | 2001-07-18 |
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The Making Of Jurassic Park III | Self | 2001-12-11 |
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Focus | Lawrence 'Larry' Newman | 2001-10-19 |
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Psycho Path | Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast | 2000-02-10 |
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That Moment: Magnolia Diary | Self | 2000-01-01 |
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Panic | Alex | 2000-12-01 |
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State and Main | Walt Price | 2000-08-26 |
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The Night of the Headless Horseman | Ichabod Crane | 1999-10-28 |
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Magnolia | Quiz Kid Donnie Smith | 1999-12-17 |
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Mystery Men | Shoveler / Eddie | 1999-08-06 |
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A Slight Case of Murder | Terry Thorpe | 1999-09-19 |
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Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque | Aaron Herbst | 1999-05-08 |
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Happy, Texas | Sheriff Chappy Dent | 1999-12-03 |
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Jerry and Tom | Karl | 1998-12-04 |
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Macy On Mamet | 1998-01-01 | |
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The Con | Bobby | 1998-03-04 |
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A Civil Action | James Gordon | 1998-12-25 |
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Pleasantville | George Parker | 1998-09-17 |
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The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue | Justin (voice) | 1998-12-22 |
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Psycho | Milton Arbogast | 1998-12-04 |
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Air Force One | Major Caldwell | 1997-07-25 |
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Colin Fitz | Mr. O'Day | 1997-01-19 |
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Boogie Nights | Little Bill | 1997-10-10 |
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Wag the Dog | CIA Agent Charles Young | 1997-12-25 |
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Andersonville | Col. Chandler | 1996-03-03 |
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Down Periscope | Captain Knox | 1996-03-01 |
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Hit Me | Policeman | 1996-09-09 |
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The Writing on the Wall | Petrocelli | 1996-07-21 |
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Fargo | Jerry Lundegaard | 1996-03-08 |
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Ghosts of Mississippi | Charlie Crisco | 1996-12-20 |
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In the Shadow of Evil | Dr. Frank Teague | 1995-02-07 |
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Evolver | Evolver (voice) | 1995-02-10 |
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Mr. Holland's Opus | Vice Principal Gene Wolters | 1995-12-29 |
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Murder in the First | Bill McNeill | 1995-01-20 |
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Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Railroad Magnate | 1995-03-24 |
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Above Suspicion | Pros. Atty. Schultz | 1995-05-21 |
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Roommates | Doctor (uncredited) | 1995-03-03 |
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The Client | Dr. Greenway | 1994-07-20 |
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Dead on Sight | Steven Meeker | 1994-10-12 |
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Oleanna | John | 1994-11-04 |
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Being Human | Boris | 1994-05-06 |
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Twenty Bucks | Property Clerk | 1993-10-21 |
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Searching for Bobby Fischer | Tunafish Father | 1993-08-13 |
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Benny & Joon | Randy Burch | 1993-04-16 |
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A Private Matter | Psychiatrist | 1992-06-20 |
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A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story | Sean Hammel | 1992-09-13 |
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The Water Engine | Charles Lang | 1992-08-24 |
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The Heart of Justice | Booth | 1992-10-14 |
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In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion | Ray Daniels | 1992-02-10 |
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Barton Fink | Navy Sailor (uncredited) | 1991-08-01 |
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Homicide | Tim Sullivan | 1991-05-28 |
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Shadows and Fog | Cop | 1991-12-05 |
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Lip Service | Farmer | 1988-10-17 |
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Things Change | Billy Drake | 1988-10-21 |
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House of Games | Sgt. John Moran | 1987-10-11 |
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Radio Days | Radio Voice (voice) | 1987-01-30 |
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The Last Dragon | J.J. | 1985-03-22 |
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The Boy Who Loved Trolls | Socrates | 1984-10-29 |
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The Dining Room | Various | 1984-10-19 |
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WarGames | NORAD Officer (uncredited) | 1983-06-03 |
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The Cradle Will Fall | Ben Duffy | 1983-05-24 |
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Without a Trace | Reporter | 1983-02-04 |
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Foolin' Around | Bronski | 1980-10-17 |
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Somewhere in Time | Critic | 1980-10-02 |
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Kaet Might Die | ||
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Untitled Eternity Project | ||
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The Deputy | Chief Krueger | |
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Exit Right | John Randall |
