William H. Macy
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 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.
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- 1950-03-13 · Miami, Florida, USA
Known for
- The Simpsons (1989) — William H. Macy (voice)
- Room (2015) — Robert
- Fargo (1996) — Jerry Lundegaard
- Jurassic Park III (2001) — Paul Kirby
- Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) — Trevathan
- Magnolia (1999) — Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
- The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) — Frank Levin
- Boogie Nights (1997) — Little Bill
- Shameless (2011) — Frank Gallagher
- Air Force One (1997) — Major Caldwell
- Wild Hogs (2007) — Dudley Frank
- Thank You for Smoking (2005) — Senator Ortolan Finistirre
- WarGames (1983) — NORAD Officer (uncredited)
- Cellular (2004) — Sgt. Bob Mooney
- The Running Man (2025) — Molie
- Pleasantville (1998) — George Parker