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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Train Dreams | 2025-11-21 | |
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The Running Man | 2025-11-05 | |
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Soul on Fire | 2025-10-10 | |
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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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Room | Robert | 2015-10-16 |
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Walter | Dr. Corman | 2015-03-13 |
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Dial a Prayer | Bill | 2015-04-07 |
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Cake | Leonard | 2014-09-07 |
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Two-Bit Waltz | Carl | 2014-10-24 |
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Rudderless | Trill | 2014-10-17 |
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Trust Me | Gary | 2013-04-20 |
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A Single Shot | Pitt | 2013-09-19 |
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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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Return to Jurassic Park | Self | 2011-02-05 |
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Portraits in Dramatic Time | 2011-07-05 | |
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Marmaduke | Don Twombly | 2010-06-03 |
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Dirty Girl | Ray | 2010-09-12 |
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Shorts | Dr. Noseworthy | 2009-08-21 |
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Heath Ledger: A Tribute | Self | 2009-06-01 |
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The Maiden Heist | George McLendon | 2009-05-09 |
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Bart Got a Room | Ernie Stein | 2008-04-25 |
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The Tale of Despereaux | Lester (voice) | 2008-12-18 |
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The Deal | Charlie Berns | 2008-11-20 |
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Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures | 2007-05-15 | |
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Lynch 2 | Self | 2007-08-14 |
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Wild Hogs | Dudley Frank | 2007-03-02 |
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He Was a Quiet Man | Gene Shelby | 2007-11-23 |
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Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman | Rudyard North (voice) | 2006-07-25 |
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Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking' | Self | 2006-10-03 |
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Inland Empire | Announcer | 2006-12-06 |
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Doogal | Brian (voice) | 2006-02-24 |
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Bobby | Paul Ebbers | 2006-09-05 |
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Everyone's Hero | Lefty Maginnis (voice) | 2006-08-04 |
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Edmond | Edmond | 2005-08-31 |
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Sahara | Admiral Jim Sandecker | 2005-04-06 |
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Thank You for Smoking | Senator Ortolan Finistirre | 2005-09-09 |
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In Enemy Hands | Nathan Travers | 2004-02-25 |
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Spartan | Stoddard | 2004-03-12 |
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The Wool Cap | Gigot | 2004-11-20 |
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Cellular | Sgt. Bob Mooney | 2004-09-06 |
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Reversible Errors | Arthur Raven | 2004-05-23 |
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Minnesota Nice | Self | 2003-04-01 |
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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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The Cooler | Bernie Lootz | 2003-11-26 |
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Seabiscuit | Tick Tock McGlaughlin | 2003-07-22 |
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Stealing Sinatra | John Irwin | 2003-01-24 |
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The True Story of Seabiscuit | Narrator (voice) | 2003-07-27 |
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Welcome to Collinwood | Riley | 2002-10-04 |
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It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Glenn | 2002-11-29 |
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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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Focus | Lawrence 'Larry' Newman | 2001-10-19 |
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The Making Of Jurassic Park III | Self | 2001-12-11 |
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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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That Moment: Magnolia Diary | Self | 2000-01-01 |
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Psycho Path | Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast | 2000-02-10 |
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Magnolia | Quiz Kid Donnie Smith | 1999-12-17 |
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Happy, Texas | Sheriff Chappy Dent | 1999-12-03 |
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Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque | Aaron Herbst | 1999-05-08 |
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The Night of the Headless Horseman | Ichabod Crane | 1999-10-28 |
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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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Macy On Mamet | 1998-01-01 | |
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Jerry and Tom | Karl | 1998-12-04 |
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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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The Con | Bobby | 1998-03-04 |
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A Civil Action | James Gordon | 1998-12-25 |
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Psycho | Milton Arbogast | 1998-12-04 |
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Colin Fitz | Mr. O'Day | 1997-01-19 |
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Air Force One | Major Caldwell | 1997-07-25 |
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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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Fargo | Jerry Lundegaard | 1996-03-08 |
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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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Ghosts of Mississippi | Charlie Crisco | 1996-12-20 |
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Down Periscope | Captain Knox | 1996-03-01 |
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Andersonville | Col. Chandler | 1996-03-03 |
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Roommates | Doctor (uncredited) | 1995-03-03 |
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In the Shadow of Evil | Dr. Frank Teague | 1995-02-07 |
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Mr. Holland's Opus | Vice Principal Gene Wolters | 1995-12-29 |
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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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Murder in the First | Bill McNeill | 1995-01-20 |
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Evolver | Evolver (voice) | 1995-02-10 |
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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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The Client | Dr. Greenway | 1994-07-20 |
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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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The Water Engine | Charles Lang | 1992-08-24 |
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The Heart of Justice | Booth | 1992-10-14 |
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A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story | Sean Hammel | 1992-09-13 |
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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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Shadows and Fog | Cop | 1991-12-05 |
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Homicide | Tim Sullivan | 1991-05-28 |
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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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Radio Days | Radio Voice (voice) | 1987-01-30 |
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House of Games | Sgt. John Moran | 1987-10-11 |
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The Last Dragon | J.J. | 1985-03-22 |
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The Dining Room | Various | 1984-10-19 |
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The Boy Who Loved Trolls | Socrates | 1984-10-29 |
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Without a Trace | Reporter | 1983-02-04 |
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The Cradle Will Fall | Ben Duffy | 1983-05-24 |
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WarGames | NORAD Officer (uncredited) | 1983-06-03 |
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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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Frontier Crucible | ||
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The Deputy | Chief Krueger | |
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Exit Right | John Randall |