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 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.
TV Shows(43)
Accused
Raymond
2023
The Dropout
Richard Fuisz
2022
Shameless Hall of Shame
Frank Gallagher
2020
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
Self
2015
Off Camera with Sam Jones
Self
2014
Finding Your Roots
Self
2012
Shameless
Frank Gallagher
2011
Conan
Self
2010
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
2009
Curious George
Narrator (voice)
2006
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick
2006
The Unit
President of the United States
2006
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
Self
2005
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
Self
2003
Out of Order
Steven
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
2003
Good Day Live
Self
2001
Batman Beyond
Aaron Herbst (voice)
1999
Sports Night
1998
The Lionhearts
Leo (voice)
1998
The Wild Thornberrys
Skoot (voice)
1998
The View
Self
1997
King of the Hill
Dr. Rubin (voice)
1997
Superman: The Animated Series
Director (voice)
1996
Andersonville
Col. Chandler
1996
MADtv
Self
1995
ER
David Morgenstern
1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self
1994
Frasier
Ralph (voice)
1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Russell Karp
1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self
1992
Law & Order
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack
1990
The Simpsons
William H. Macy (voice)
1989
The Murder of Mary Phagan
Randy
1988
L.A. Law
Bernard Ruskin
1986
Spenser: For Hire
1985
The Equalizer
Dr. Spaulding
1985
Alive from Off Center
unknown
1985
Kate & Allie
1984
The Awakening Land
Will Beagle
1978
60 Minutes
Self
1968
The Oscars
Self
1953
The Land
Hank Durkin
Movies(133)
Speed Demon
Father Novak
2026
Brian
2026
Frontier Crucible
Major O'Rourke
2025
The Running Man
Molie Jernigan
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
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
Self
2019
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
Self
2018
Krystal
Wyatt
2018
Blood Father
Kirby Curtis
2016
Stealing Cars
Philip Wyatt
2016
Room
Robert
2015
Dial a Prayer
Bill
2015
Walter
Dr. Corman
2015
Two-Bit Waltz
Carl
2014
Rudderless
Trill
2014
Cake
Leonard
2014
A Single Shot
Pitt
2013
Trust Me
Gary
2013
Citizen Hearst
Narrator
2013
The Sessions
Father Brendan
2012
Curious George: Saves the Day
The Narrator (voice)
2012
Portraits in Dramatic Time
2011
The Lincoln Lawyer
Frank Levin
2011
Return to Jurassic Park
Self
2011
Dirty Girl
Ray
2010
Marmaduke
Don Twombly
2010
Shorts
Dr. Noseworthy
2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
Self
2009
The Maiden Heist
George McLendon
2009
The Tale of Despereaux
Lester (voice)
2008
The Deal
Charlie Berns
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
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
Everyone's Hero
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
2006
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Rudyard North (voice)
2006
Edmond
Edmond
2006
Doogal
Brian (voice)
2006
Thank You for Smoking
Senator Ortolan Finistirre
2005
Sahara
Admiral Jim Sandecker
2005
The Wool Cap
Gigot
2004
Cellular
Sgt. Bob Mooney
2004
Reversible Errors
Arthur Raven
2004
Spartan
Stoddard
2004
In Enemy Hands
Nathan Travers
2004
Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend
Self
2003
The Cooler
Bernie Lootz
2003
The True Story of Seabiscuit
Narrator (voice)
2003
Seabiscuit
Tick Tock McGlaughlin
2003
'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend
Self
2003
Minnesota Nice
Self
2003
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
Self - Narrator (voice)
2003
Stealing Sinatra
John Irwin
2003
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
Glenn
2002
Welcome to Collinwood
Riley
2002
Door to Door
Bill Porter
2002
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
Self
2001
Focus
Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
2001
Jurassic Park III
Paul Kirby
2001
Panic
Alex
2000
The Coen Brothers
Self
2000
State and Main
Walt Price
2000
Psycho Path
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
2000
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Self
2000
Magnolia
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
1999
Happy, Texas
Sheriff Chappy Dent
1999
The Night of the Headless Horseman
Ichabod Crane
1999
A Slight Case of Murder
Terry Thorpe
1999
Mystery Men
Shoveler / Eddie
1999
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque
Aaron Herbst
1999
A Civil Action
James Gordon
1998
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Justin (voice)
1998
Psycho
Milton Arbogast
1998
Jerry and Tom
Karl
1998
Pleasantville
George Parker
1998
The Con
Bobby
1998
Macy On Mamet
1998
Wag the Dog
CIA Agent Charles Young
1997
Boogie Nights
Little Bill
1997
Air Force One
Major Caldwell
1997
Colin Fitz
Mr. O'Day
1997
Ghosts of Mississippi
Charlie Crisco
1996
Hit Me
Policeman
1996
The Writing on the Wall
Petrocelli
1996
Fargo
Jerry Lundegaard
1996
Andersonville
Col. Chandler
1996
Down Periscope
Captain Knox
1996
Mr. Holland's Opus
Vice Principal Gene Wolters
1995
Above Suspicion
Pros. Atty. Schultz
1995
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Railroad Magnate
1995
Roommates
Doctor (uncredited)
1995
Evolver
Evolver (voice)
1995
In the Shadow of Evil
Dr. Frank Teague
1995
Murder in the First
Bill McNeill
1995
Oleanna
John
1994
Dead on Sight
Steven Meeker
1994
The Client
Dr. Greenway
1994
Being Human
Boris
1994
Twenty Bucks
Property Clerk
1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Tunafish Father
1993
Benny & Joon
Randy Burch
1993
The Heart of Justice
Booth
1992
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
Sean Hammel
1992
The Water Engine
Charles Lang
1992
A Private Matter
Psychiatrist
1992
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
Ray Daniels
1992
Shadows and Fog
Cop
1991
Barton Fink
Navy Sailor (uncredited)
1991
Homicide
Tim Sullivan
1991
Things Change
Billy Drake
1988
Lip Service
Farmer
1988
House of Games
Sgt. John Moran
1987
Radio Days
Radio Voice (voice)
1987
The Last Dragon
J.J.
1985
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Socrates
1984
The Dining Room
Various
1984
WarGames
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
1983
The Cradle Will Fall
Ben Duffy
1983
Without a Trace
Reporter
1983
Foolin' Around
Bronski
1980
Somewhere in Time
Critic [1972]
1980
The Deputy
Chief Krueger
Exit Right
John Randall
Untitled Eternity Project