William H. Macy
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 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
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
The Simpsons
1989
Law & Order
1990
Law & Order
1990
Conan
2010
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
2005
The View
1997
Shameless
2011
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
2003
King of the Hill
1997
Frasier
1993
Filmography
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest · 2009
The Simpsons
as William H. Macy (voice) · 1989
Law & Order
as Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack · 1990
Law & Order
as Jack Powell · 1990
Conan
as Self · 2010
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson
as Self · 2005
The View
as Self · 1997
Shameless
as Frank Gallagher · 2011
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self · 2003
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest · 2003
King of the Hill
as Dr. Rubin (voice) · 1997
Frasier
as Ralph (voice) · 1993
ER
as David Morgenstern · 1994
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
as Self · 1992
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
as Self · 2003
L.A. Law
as Bernard Ruskin · 1986
The Talk
as Self · 2010
Curious George
as Narrator (voice) · 2006
Good Day Live
as Self · 2001
60 Minutes
as Self · 1968
The Unit
as President of the United States · 2006
Last Meals
as Self · 2021
Superman: The Animated Series
as Director (voice) · 1996
The Wild Thornberrys
as Skoot (voice) · 1998
The Equalizer
as Dr. Spaulding · 1985
Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
as Self · 2015
Batman Beyond
as Aaron Herbst (voice) · 1999
Batman Beyond
as Karros (voice) · 1999
Off Camera with Sam Jones
as Self · 2014
The Running Man
as Molie · 2025
Finding Your Roots
as Self · 2012
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
as Trevathan · 2024
The Oscars
as Self · 1953
TFI Friday
· 1996
Kate & Allie
· 1984
Accused
as Raymond · 2023
Sports Night
as Sam Donovan · 1998
Spenser: For Hire
· 1985
Fargo
as Jerry Lundegaard · 1996
The Dropout
as Richard Fuisz · 2022
Boogie Nights
as Little Bill · 1997
The Client
as Dr. Greenway · 1994
Train Dreams
as Arn Peeples · 2025
The Deputy
as Chief Krueger · 2026
Magnolia
as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith · 1999
Air Force One
as Major Caldwell · 1997
Ricky Stanicky
as Summerhayes · 2024
The Lincoln Lawyer
as Frank Levin · 2011
Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
as Clyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick · 2006
Cellular
as Sgt. Bob Mooney · 2004
Blood Father
as Kirby Curtis · 2016
The Heart of Justice
as Booth · 1992
The Tale of Despereaux
as Lester (voice) · 2008
Bakersfield P.D.
as Russell Karp · 1993
Inland Empire
as Announcer · 2006
Everyone's Hero
as Lefty Maginnis (voice) · 2006
WarGames
as NORAD Officer (uncredited) · 1983
Room
as Robert · 2015
Wild Hogs
as Dudley Frank · 2007
Down Periscope
as Captain Knox · 1996
Thank You for Smoking
as Senator Ortolan Finistirre · 2005
Maybe I Do
as Sam · 2023
Sahara
as Admiral Jim Sandecker · 2005
Murder in the First
as Bill McNeill · 1995
Pleasantville
as George Parker · 1998
The Sessions
as Father Brendan · 2012
Benny & Joon
as Randy Burch · 1993
Barton Fink
as Navy Sailor (uncredited) · 1991
Wag the Dog
as CIA Agent Charles Young · 1997
Mr. Holland's Opus
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters · 1995
Somewhere in Time
as Critic [1972] · 1980
Marmaduke
as Don Twombly · 2010
Psycho
as Milton Arbogast · 1998
Seabiscuit
as Tick Tock McGlaughlin · 2003
Mystery Men
as Shoveler / Eddie · 1999
Shameless Hall of Shame
as Frank Gallagher · 2020
A Civil Action
as James Gordon · 1998
Cake
as Leonard · 2014
Alive from Off Center
as unknown · 1985
The Lionhearts
as Leo (voice) · 1998
The Murder of Mary Phagan
as Randy · 1988
In Enemy Hands
as Nathan Travers · 2004
Speed Demon
as Father Novak · 2026
MADtv
as Self · 1995
The Awakening Land
as Will Beagle · 1978
Soul on Fire
as Jack Buck · 2025
Searching for Bobby Fischer
as Tunafish Father · 1993
The Maiden Heist
as George McLendon · 2009
The Last Dragon
as J.J. · 1985
Out of Order
as Steven · 2003
Radio Days
as Radio Voice (voice) · 1987
Andersonville
as Col. Chandler · 1996
He Was a Quiet Man
as Gene Shelby · 2007
Ghosts of Mississippi
as Charlie Crisco · 1996
It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
as Glenn · 2002
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
as Railroad Magnate · 1995
State and Main
as Walt Price · 2000
Shadows and Fog
as Cop · 1991
Shorts
as Dr. Noseworthy · 2009
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
as Justin (voice) · 1999
The Cooler
as Bernie Lootz · 2003
Spartan
as Stoddard · 2004
A Single Shot
as Pitt · 2013
Edmond
as Edmond · 2006
The Land
as Hank Durkin
Bobby
as Paul Ebbers · 2006
Twenty Bucks
as Property Clerk · 1993
Dirty Girl
as Ray · 2010
House of Games
as Sgt. John Moran · 1987
Welcome to Collinwood
as Riley · 2002
Walter
as Dr. Corman · 2015
Panic
as Alex · 2000
The Deal
as Charlie Berns · 2008
Bart Got a Room
as Ernie Stein · 2008
Doogal
as Brian (voice) · 2006
Above Suspicion
as Pros. Atty. Schultz · 1995
Krystal
as Wyatt · 2018
Inside the Actors Studio
as Self · 1994
Frontier Crucible
as Major O'Rourke · 2025
Return to Jurassic Park
as Self · 2011
Foolin' Around
as Bronski · 1980
Happy, Texas
as Sheriff Chappy Dent · 1999
Andersonville
as Col. Chandler · 1996
Rudderless
as Trill · 2014
Trust Me
as Gary · 2013
Things Change
as Billy Drake · 1988
Being Human
as Boris · 1994
Homicide
as Tim Sullivan · 1991
Roommates
as Doctor (uncredited) · 1995
Without a Trace
as Reporter · 1983
Jerry and Tom
as Karl · 1998
The Water Engine
as Charles Lang · 1992
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
as Self · 2001
Evolver
as Evolver (voice) · 1995
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
as Ray Daniels · 1992
Stealing Cars
as Philip Wyatt · 2016
Door to Door
as Bill Porter · 2002
A Slight Case of Murder
as Terry Thorpe · 1999
In the Booth with Babish
as Self - Guest · 2026
The Coen Brothers
as Self · 2000
In the Shadow of Evil
as Dr. Frank Teague · 1995
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque
as Aaron Herbst · 1999
Lynch 2
as Self · 2007
Brian
· 2026
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
as Self · 2000
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
as Rudyard North (voice) · 2006
Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend
as Self · 2003
Focus
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman · 2001
Exit Right
as John Randall
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
as Sean Hammel · 1992
The Night of the Headless Horseman
as Ichabod Crane · 1999
Stealing Sinatra
as John Irwin · 2003
Minnesota Nice
as Self · 2003
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Socrates · 1984
The Wool Cap
as Gigot · 2004
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
as Self · 2006
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
as Self · 2009
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
· 2007
Portraits in Dramatic Time
· 2011
Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
as Self - Narrator (voice) · 2003
Dial a Prayer
as Bill · 2015
A Private Matter
as Psychiatrist · 1992
The Writing on the Wall
as Petrocelli · 1996
Colin Fitz
as Mr. O'Day · 1997
'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend
as Self · 2003
Curious George: Saves the Day
as The Narrator (voice) · 2012
Oleanna
as John · 1994
Dead on Sight
as Steven Meeker · 1994
The True Story of Seabiscuit
as Narrator (voice) · 2003
Reversible Errors
as Arthur Raven · 2004
The Cradle Will Fall
as Ben Duffy · 1983
All That Glitters
as Store Clerk · 1990
ER: 24 Hours
as Dr. David Morgenstern · 1994
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
as Self · 2019
Hit Me
as Policeman · 1996
Psycho Path
as Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast · 1999
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
as Self · 2018
Dialing Up "Cellular"
as Self · 2004
Two-Bit Waltz
as Carl · 2014
The Con
as Bobby · 1998
The Dining Room
as Various · 1984
The Swimming Lesson
as Leonard
Lip Service
as Farmer · 1988
Untitled Eternity Project
Jurassic Park III
as Paul Kirby · 2001
Macy On Mamet
· 1998
Citizen Hearst
as Narrator · 2013