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William H. Macy, born March 13, 1950, navigates the American entertainment landscape with a subtle gravitas, anchoring his career in the nuanced dramas of independent cinema and the episodic depth of television. His Academy Award nomination for Fargo solidified his status as a versatile actor, complemented by his Emmy and Screen Actors Guild accolades. Beyond the screen, Macy teaches and directs, circling back to his theatrical roots. His performances often encapsulate the essence of the Everyman, rooted in a Midwestern authenticity that lends a quiet dignity to each role.
The roles that explain the career.
80 credits across 2 departments.
| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | The Deputy | Chief Krueger | Film |
| 2026 | Brian | Film | |
| 2026 | Speed Demon | Father Novak | Film |
| 2025 | The Running Man | Molie Jernigan | Film |
| 2025 | Soul on Fire | Jack Buck | Film |
| 2025 | Train Dreams | Arn Peeples | Film |
| 2025 | Frontier Crucible | Major O'Rourke | Film |
| 2024 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes | Trevathan | Film |
| 2018 | Krystal | Wyatt | Film |
| 2016 | Blood Father | Kirby Curtis | Film |
| 2015 | Room | Robert | Film |
| 2014 | Rudderless | Trill | Film |
| 2013 | A Single Shot | Pitt | Film |
| 2013 | Trust Me | Gary | Film |
| 2013 | Citizen Hearst | Narrator | Film |
| 2012 | The Sessions | Father Brendan | Film |
| 2011 | The Lincoln Lawyer | Frank Levin | Film |
| 2011 | Shameless | Frank Gallagher | TV |
| 2010 | Dirty Girl | Ray | Film |
| 2010 | Marmaduke | Don Twombly | Film |
| 2009 | The Maiden Heist | George McLendon | Film |
| 2009 | Shorts | Dr. Noseworthy | Film |
| 2008 | The Deal | Charlie Berns | Film |
| 2008 | Bart Got a Room | Ernie Stein | Film |
| 2008 | The Tale of Despereaux | Lester (voice) | Film |
| 2007 | He Was a Quiet Man | Gene Shelby | Film |
| 2007 | Wild Hogs | Dudley Frank | Film |
| 2006 | Bobby | Paul Ebbers | Film |
| 2006 | Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman | Rudyard North (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Edmond | Edmond | Film |
| 2006 | Doogal | Brian (voice) | Film |
| 2006 | Inland Empire | Announcer | Film |
| 2006 | Everyone's Hero | Lefty Maginnis (voice) | Film |
| 2005 | Sahara | Admiral Jim Sandecker | Film |
| 2005 | Thank You for Smoking | Senator Ortolan Finistirre | Film |
| 2004 | Cellular | Sgt. Bob Mooney | Film |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap | Gigot | Film |
| 2004 | Reversible Errors | Arthur Raven | Film |
| 2004 | Spartan | Stoddard | Film |
| 2004 | In Enemy Hands | Nathan Travers | Film |
| 2004 | Dialing Up "Cellular" | Self | Film |
| 2003 | Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood | Self - Narrator (voice) | Film |
| 2003 | The Cooler | Bernie Lootz | Film |
| 2003 | Minnesota Nice | Self | Film |
| 2003 | Out of Order | Steven | Film |
| 2003 | Stealing Sinatra | John Irwin | Film |
| 2002 | Door to Door | Bill Porter | Film |
| 2002 | Welcome to Collinwood | Riley | Film |
| 2002 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie | Glenn | Film |
| 2001 | Jurassic Park III | Paul Kirby | Film |
| 2000 | That Moment: Magnolia Diary | Self | Film |
| 2000 | Panic | Alex | Film |
| 2000 | State and Main | Walt Price | Film |
| 2000 | The Coen Brothers | Self | Film |
| 1999 | A Slight Case of Murder | Terry Thorpe | Film |
| 1999 | Happy, Texas | Sheriff Chappy Dent | Film |
| 1999 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue | Justin (voice) | Film |
| 1999 | Psycho Path | Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast | Film |
| 1999 | Mystery Men | Shoveler / Eddie | Film |
| 1999 | Magnolia | Quiz Kid Donnie Smith | Film |
| 1998 | A Civil Action | James Gordon | Film |
| 1998 | Jerry and Tom | Karl | Film |
| 1998 | Psycho | Milton Arbogast | Film |
| 1998 | The Con | Bobby | Film |
| 1998 | Pleasantville | George Parker | Film |
| 1997 | Wag the Dog | CIA Agent Charles Young | Film |
| 1997 | Air Force One | Major Caldwell | Film |
| 1997 | Boogie Nights | Little Bill | Film |
| 1997 | Colin Fitz | Mr. O'Day | Film |
| 1996 | Down Periscope | Captain Knox | Film |
| 1996 | Ghosts of Mississippi | Charlie Crisco | Film |
| 1996 | Andersonville | Col. Chandler | Film |
| 1996 | Hit Me | Policeman | Film |
| 1996 | Fargo | Jerry Lundegaard | Film |
| 1995 | Mr. Holland's Opus | Vice Principal Gene Wolters | Film |
| 1995 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Railroad Magnate | Film |
| 1995 | Above Suspicion | Pros. Atty. Schultz | Film |
| 1995 | Evolver | Evolver (voice) | Film |
| 1995 | Roommates | Doctor (uncredited) | Film |
| 1995 | Murder in the First | Bill McNeill | Film |
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