William H. Macy
Born March 13, 1950 (Age: 76)
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Miami, Florida, USA
Biography
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.
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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Filmography
Brian
2026
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as
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Age: 76
The Running Man
2025
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as Molie Jernigan
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Age: 75
Soul on Fire
2025
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as Jack Buck
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Age: 75
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2024
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as Trevathan
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Age: 74
Maybe I Do
2023
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as Sam
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Age: 72
Blood Father
2016
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as Kirby Curtis
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Age: 66
Room
2015
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as Robert
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Age: 65
Rudderless
2014
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as Trill
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Age: 64
Cake
2014
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as Leonard
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Age: 64
The Sessions
2012
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as Father Brendan
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Age: 62
The Lincoln Lawyer
2011
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as Frank Levin
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Age: 61
Return to Jurassic Park
2011
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as Self
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Age: 60
Shameless
2011
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as Franck Gallagher
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Age: 60
Dirty Girl
2010
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as Ray
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Age: 60
Marmaduke
2010
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as Don Twombly
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Age: 60
Shorts
2009
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as Dr. Noseworthy
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Age: 59
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009
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as Self
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Age: 59
The Maiden Heist
2009
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as George McLendon
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Age: 59
The Tale of Despereaux
2008
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as Lester (voice)
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Age: 58
Bart Got a Room
2008
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as Ernie Stein
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Age: 58
Lynch 2
2007
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as Self
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Age: 57
Wild Hogs
2007
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as Dudley Frank
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Age: 56
Inland Empire
2006
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as Announcer
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Age: 56
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
2006
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as Self
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Age: 56
Everyone's Hero
2006
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as Lefty Maginnis (voice)
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Age: 56
Doogal
2006
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as Brian (voice)
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Age: 55
Thank You for Smoking
2005
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as Senator Ortolan Finistirre
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Age: 55
Sahara
2005
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as Admiral Jim Sandecker
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Age: 55
Cellular
2004
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as Sgt. Bob Mooney
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Age: 54
Spartan
2004
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as Stoddard
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Age: 53
In Enemy Hands
2004
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as Nathan Travers
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Age: 53
The Cooler
2003
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as Bernie Lootz
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Age: 53
Seabiscuit
2003
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as Tick Tock McGlaughlin
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Age: 53
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002
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as Glenn
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Age: 52
Welcome to Collinwood
2002
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as Riley
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Age: 52
Door to Door
2002
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as Bill Porter
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Age: 52
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
2001
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as Self
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Age: 51
Focus
2001
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as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
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Age: 51
Jurassic Park III
2001
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as Paul Kirby
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Age: 51
Panic
2000
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as Alex
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Age: 50
State and Main
2000
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as Walt Price
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Age: 50
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
2000
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as Self
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Age: 49
Magnolia
1999
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as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
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Age: 49
Happy, Texas
1999
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as Sheriff Chappy Dent
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Age: 49
Mystery Men
1999
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as Shoveler / Eddie
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Age: 49
A Civil Action
1998
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as James Gordon
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Age: 48
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
1998
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as Justin (voice)
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Age: 48
Psycho
1998
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as Milton Arbogast
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Age: 48
Jerry and Tom
1998
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as Karl
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Age: 48
Pleasantville
1998
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as George Parker
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Age: 48
The Con
1998
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as Bobby
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Age: 47
No Image
Macy On Mamet
1998
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as
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Age: 47
Wag the Dog
1997
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as CIA Agent Charles Young
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Age: 47
Boogie Nights
1997
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as Little Bill
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Age: 47
Air Force One
1997
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as Major Caldwell
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Age: 47
Colin Fitz
1997
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as Mr. O'Day
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Age: 46
Ghosts of Mississippi
1996
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as Charlie Crisco
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Age: 46
Hit Me
1996
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as Policeman
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Age: 46
The Writing on the Wall
1996
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as Petrocelli
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Age: 46
Fargo
1996
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as Jerry Lundegaard
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Age: 45
Andersonville
1996
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as Col. Chandler
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Age: 45
Down Periscope
1996
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as Captain Knox
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Age: 45
Mr. Holland's Opus
1995
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as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
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Age: 45
Roommates
1995
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as Doctor (uncredited)
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Age: 44
Murder in the First
1995
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as Bill McNeill
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Age: 44
Oleanna
1994
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as John
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Age: 44
The Client
1994
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as Dr. Greenway
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Age: 44
Being Human
1994
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as Boris
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Age: 44
Twenty Bucks
1993
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as Property Clerk
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Age: 43
Searching for Bobby Fischer
1993
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as Tunafish Father
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Age: 43
Benny & Joon
1993
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as Randy Burch
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Age: 43
The Heart of Justice
1992
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as Booth
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Age: 42
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
1992
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as Sean Hammel
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Age: 42
No Image
The Water Engine
1992
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as Charles Lang
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Age: 42
A Private Matter
1992
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as Psychiatrist
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Age: 42
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1992
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as Ray Daniels
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Age: 41
Shadows and Fog
1991
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as Cop
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Age: 41
Barton Fink
1991
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as Navy Sailor (uncredited)
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Age: 41
Homicide
1991
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as Tim Sullivan
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Age: 41
Things Change
1988
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as Billy Drake
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Age: 38
Lip Service
1988
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as Farmer
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Age: 38
House of Games
1987
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as Sgt. John Moran
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Age: 37
Radio Days
1987
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as Radio Voice (voice)
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Age: 36
The Last Dragon
1985
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as J.J.
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Age: 35
WarGames
1983
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as NORAD Officer (uncredited)
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Age: 33
Without a Trace
1983
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as Reporter
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Age: 32
Foolin' Around
1980
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as Bronski
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Age: 30
Somewhere in Time
1980
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as Critic
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Age: 30