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William H. Macy

Date of birth: 1950-03-13

Place of birth: Miami, Florida, USA

Known for: Acting

Also known as: William Hall Macy Jr., W.H. Macy, Bill Macy, 윌리암 H. 머시, Вільям Мейсі, 威廉·梅西, ویلیام اچ. میسی, ویلیام اچ. مِیسی

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 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.

Movie Credits

Fargo
4

Fargo

1996-03-08

Jerry, a small-town Minnesota car salesman is bursting at the seams with debt... but he's got a plan

Jurassic Park III
3.1

Jurassic Park III

2001-07-18

In need of funds for research, Dr. Alan Grant accepts a large sum of money to accompany Paul and Ama

Magnolia
3.9

Magnolia

1999-12-17

On one random day in the San Fernando Valley, a dying father, a young wife, a male caretaker, a famo

Wag the Dog
3.5

Wag the Dog

1997-12-25

During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To dis

Mr. Holland's Opus
3.5

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995-12-29

In 1965, passionate musician Glenn Holland takes a day job as a high school music teacher, convinced

He Was a Quiet Man
3.2

He Was a Quiet Man

2007-11-23

An unhinged office worker who planned to go on a shooting spree at his workplace struggles with his

Inland Empire
3.5

Inland Empire

2006-12-06

When actress Nikki Grace gets the lead role in a cursed film, her world becomes more and more surrea

Lynch 2
0

Lynch 2

2007-08-14

Follow up of the Lynch documentary on the making of Inland Empire. Released as an extra on the Inlan

Pleasantville
3.6

Pleasantville

1998-09-17

Geeky teenager David and his popular twin sister, Jennifer, get sucked into the black-and-white worl

The Client
3.3

The Client

1994-07-20

A street-wise kid, Mark Sway, sees the suicide of Jerome Clifford, a prominent Louisiana lawyer, who

Bobby
3.2

Bobby

2006-09-05

In 1968 the lives of a retired doorman, hotel manager, lounge singer, busboy, beautician and others

The Cooler
3.4

The Cooler

2003-11-26

Bernie works at a Las Vegas casino, where he uses his innate ability to bring about misfortune in th

Benny & Joon
3.5

Benny & Joon

1993-04-16

A mentally ill young woman finds her love in an eccentric man who models himself after Buster Keaton

Bart Got a Room
2.8

Bart Got a Room

2008-04-25

High school loser Danny Stein needs a prom date. As a cause of anxiety for Danny, Bart Beeber, the n

Seabiscuit
3.5

Seabiscuit

2003-07-22

True story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirits of

Spartan
3.1

Spartan

2004-03-12

U.S. government agent Scott is assigned to rescue the daughter of a high-ranking government official

Andersonville
3.2

Andersonville

1996-03-03

This lengthy docudrama records the harrowing conditions at the Confederacy's most notorious prisoner

Boogie Nights
3.8

Boogie Nights

1997-10-10

Set in 1977, back when sex was safe, pleasure was a business and business was booming, idealistic po

Panic
3.1

Panic

2000-12-01

Alex is going through a midlife crisis and it has become a very difficult time for him. His marriage

Wild Hogs
3

Wild Hogs

2007-03-02

Restless and ready for an adventure, four suburban bikers leave the safety of their subdivision and

Ricky Stanicky
3.3

Ricky Stanicky

2024-03-07

When three childhood best friends pull a prank gone wrong, they invent the imaginary Ricky Stanicky

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
2.3

The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue

1998-12-22

The rats and mice, made intellectually superior in the original Secret of N.I.M.H., return to Thorn

State and Main
3.1

State and Main

2000-08-26

A movie crew invades a small town whose residents are all too ready to give up their values for show

Homicide
3.1

Homicide

1991-05-28

A Jewish homicide detective investigates a seemingly minor murder and falls in with a Zionist group

Psycho
2.5

Psycho

1998-12-04

A young female embezzler arrives at the Bates Motel, which has terrible secrets of its own.

Sahara
3

Sahara

2005-04-06

Seasoned adventurer and treasure hunter Dirk Pitt, a former Navy SEAL, sets out for the African dese

Happy, Texas
2.8

Happy, Texas

1999-12-03

Two escaped convicts roll into the village of Happy, Texas, where they're mistaken for a gay couple

The Maiden Heist
2.8

The Maiden Heist

2009-05-09

A comedy centered on three museum security guards who devise a plan to steal back the artworks to wh

In Enemy Hands
2.9

In Enemy Hands

2004-02-25

At the height of Hitler's infamous U-boat war, the crew of the U.S.S. Swordfish were heading home af

Above Suspicion
3.1

Above Suspicion

1995-05-21

Dempsey Cain is an honored cop, a loving husband and father, and mentor to his handsome younger brot

Ghosts of Mississippi
3.3

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996-12-20

A Mississippi district attorney and the widow of Medgar Evers struggle to bring a white supremacist

Murder in the First
3.5

Murder in the First

1995-01-20

A young, inexperienced public defender is assigned to defend an inmate accused of committing murder

The Dining Room
0

The Dining Room

1984-10-19

Six actors play over 50 characters across 18 scenes from different families that overlap and intertw

Doogal
2.5

Doogal

2006-02-24

An adorable candy-loving mutt goes on a mission to save the world.

Shorts
2.9

Shorts

2009-08-21

A young boy's discovery of a colorful, wish-granting rock causes chaos in the suburban town of Black

A Civil Action
3.2

A Civil Action

1998-12-25

Jan Schlickmann is a cynical lawyer who goes out to 'get rid of' a case, only to find out it is pote

Down Periscope
3.2

Down Periscope

1996-03-01

Maverick Navy Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge will never be a textbook officer, but he's a brilliant

Cellular
3.2

Cellular

2004-09-06

A young man receives an emergency phone call on his cell phone from an older woman. She claims to ha

Oleanna
3.1

Oleanna

1994-11-04

Carol, a college student, comes to John's office, her professor, to discuss the grade she has receiv

Air Force One
3.2

Air Force One

1997-07-25

When Russian neo-nationalists hijack Air Force One, the world's most secure and extraordinary aircra

Mystery Men
2.9

Mystery Men

1999-08-06

When Champion City's hero Captain Amazing is kidnapped by the recently paroled supervillain Casanova

Thank You for Smoking
3.6

Thank You for Smoking

2005-09-09

Nick Naylor is a charismatic spin-doctor for Big Tobacco who'll fight to protect America's right to

House of Games
3.4

House of Games

1987-10-11

A psychiatrist comes to the aid of a compulsive gambler and is led by a smooth-talking grifter into

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
3

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

2002-11-29

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub ov

Door to Door
3.8

Door to Door

2002-07-14

Sometimes the true heroes in our lives are those people who inspire us not with their superhuman acc

Searching for Bobby Fischer
3.5

Searching for Bobby Fischer

1993-08-13

A seven-year-old chess prodigy refuses to harden himself in order to become a champion like the famo

Everyone's Hero
3

Everyone's Hero

2006-08-04

A boy begins a grand journey to return Babe Ruth's baseball bat before the deciding game of the 1932

A Slight Case of Murder
3.2

A Slight Case of Murder

1999-09-19

In the midst of a spat, film critic Terry Thorpe accidentally kills his lover. Though Thorpe covers

Stealing Sinatra
2.6

Stealing Sinatra

2003-01-24

In need of a grubstake, a young man convinces a couple of friends to help him kidnap Frank Sinatra J

The Deal
2.7

The Deal

2008-11-20

Charlie Berns is a veteran Hollywood movie producer who has given up on his career and life. That is

Reversible Errors
3

Reversible Errors

2004-05-23

A corporate lawyer's interest in a decade-old murder case is piqued by a new confession that could c

Evolver
2.6

Evolver

1995-02-10

A teenage boy gets a robotic opponent after winning a laser tag contest; however the robot is not wh

Hit Me
2.8

Hit Me

1996-09-09

A bellhop living with his mentally impaired brother becomes involved with an unbalanced woman and a

Heath Ledger: A Tribute
5

Heath Ledger: A Tribute

2009-06-01

On January 22, 2008, the entertainment world was rocked by news that one of its brightest young star

Edmond
3

Edmond

2005-08-31

Seemingly mild-mannered businessman Edmond Burke visits a fortuneteller and hears a remark that spur

The Heart of Justice
2.7

The Heart of Justice

1992-10-14

David Leader investigates a seemingly senseless murder, and in the course of it is drawn into the la

The Lincoln Lawyer
3.6

The Lincoln Lawyer

2011-03-17

Mick Haller is a charismatic defense attorney who does business out of his Lincoln Continental sedan

Twenty Bucks
2.8

Twenty Bucks

1993-10-21

A story about the life of a twenty dollar bill as it weaves in and out of the various lives of sever

Dirty Girl
3

Dirty Girl

2010-09-12

When Danielle is banished to special education because of her misbehavior, she joins Clarke on a roa

The Water Engine
2.6

The Water Engine

1992-08-24

In the 1930s, Charles Lang invents an engine that runs using water for fuel. But when he tries to ge

The Wool Cap
3.1

The Wool Cap

2004-11-20

This film, originally made for tv, stars William H. Macy as a mute superintendent of a apartment bui

Jerry and Tom
3.1

Jerry and Tom

1998-12-04

Tom and Jerry are two hit men, they work by day at a third-rate second-hand car dealership. Tom is a

Colin Fitz
2.5

Colin Fitz

1997-01-19

Two security guards, Paul and Grady, are hired to guard the grave of dead rock legend, Colin Fitz. T

Foolin' Around
3

Foolin' Around

1980-10-17

A working-class boy falls for a girl from a wealthy family, and must compete for her with a rich boy

Minnesota Nice
3.4

Minnesota Nice

2003-04-01

A collection of cast interviews and behind-the-scenes clips from the Coen brother's Academy Award-wi

The Sessions
3.4

The Sessions

2012-05-02

Though a childhood bout with polio left him dependent on an iron lung, Mark O'Brien maintains a care

The Con
2.7

The Con

1998-03-04

A lonely gas station attendent in Mississippi falls in love with a con woman who wants to get her ha

A Single Shot
2.9

A Single Shot

2013-09-19

The tragic death of a beautiful young girl starts a tense and atmospheric game of cat and mouse betw

Dead on Sight
1.8

Dead on Sight

1994-10-12

A graduate student discovers her nightmares are actually visions of real-life murders committed by a

Maybe I Do
2.7

Maybe I Do

2023-01-27

Michelle and Allen, who have reached the point in their relationship where they are considering next

Trust Me
2.9

Trust Me

2013-04-20

In an attempt to sign a Hollywood starlet, struggling talent agent and former child star Howard Holl

Citizen Hearst
0

Citizen Hearst

2013-03-14

Documentary looking at the history of the Hearst Corporations.

Two-Bit Waltz
2.8

Two-Bit Waltz

2014-10-24

Suspension from school, the loss of a friend, a broken heart and lack of inspiration lead to Maude's

Rudderless
3.6

Rudderless

2014-10-17

A grieving father in a downward spiral stumbles across a box of his recently deceased son's demo tap

Focus
3.1

Focus

2001-10-19

In the waning months of World War II, a man and his wife are mistakenly identified as Jews by their

The Making Of  Jurassic Park III
0

The Making Of Jurassic Park III

2001-12-11

A very in depth look at the making of the movie, a look at the special effects and animatronics made

Soul on Fire
3.4

Soul on Fire

2025-10-10

After a horrific accident leaves his body scarred, a young boy strives to live and show everyone wha

Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
5

Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures

2007-05-15

Curious George blasts off with a second set of adventures form the hit PBS Kids (R) TV series. This

Cake
3.1

Cake

2014-09-07

After having visions of a member of her support group who killed herself, a woman who also suffers w

Macy On Mamet
0

Macy On Mamet

1998-01-01

William H. Macy discusses David Mamet.

The Tale of Despereaux
3

The Tale of Despereaux

2008-12-18

Once upon a time... in the far away kingdom of Dor... lived a brave and virtuous mouse with comicall

Room
4

Room

2015-10-16

Held captive for 7 years in an enclosed space, a woman and her young son finally gain their freedom,

Walter
2.6

Walter

2015-03-13

A ticket-taker at the local cinema believes he is the son of God. He has agreed to decide the eterna

Dial a Prayer
2.5

Dial a Prayer

2015-04-07

A troubled young woman working at a prayer call center makes a difference in other people's lives, f

Blood Father
3.1

Blood Father

2016-08-11

An ex-con reunites with his estranged wayward 16-year old daughter to protect her from drug dealers

WarGames
3.5

WarGames

1983-06-03

High school student David Lightman has a talent for hacking. But while trying to hack into a compute

The Boy Who Loved Trolls
0.5

The Boy Who Loved Trolls

1984-10-29

Paul feels life should be an adventure, and sets out on one to prove that Trolls really exist.

Stealing Cars
3.1

Stealing Cars

2016-04-05

A rebellious teenager navigates his way through the juvenile court system.

The Last Dragon
3.3

The Last Dragon

1985-03-22

A young man searches for the "master" to obtain the final level of martial arts mastery known as the

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
3.5

Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes

2024-05-08

Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant species – live harmoniously wh

Portraits in Dramatic Time
4

Portraits in Dramatic Time

2011-07-05

A series of 40 art films created by artist David Michalek featuring performances of theater artists

The Deputy
0

The Deputy

Part-time Deputy Toby Sawyer is jolted awake by Chief Krueger and assigned to guard a dead body unti

Exit Right
0

Exit Right

Jan Randall, whose brain is affected by inoperable cancer, is deeply afraid of being trapped inside.

Krystal
2.5

Krystal

2018-04-13

A young man living a sheltered life develops a crush on a stripper and joins her Alcoholics Anonymou

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
1.5

In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion

1992-02-10

Adam Swapp and his brother Jonathan are suspects in the bombing of Mormon Center in Utah. The brothe

Marmaduke
2.6

Marmaduke

2010-06-03

When Phil and Debbie Winslow relocate from their native Kansas to the sunny climes of Orange County,

Psycho Path
3.4

Psycho Path

2000-02-10

Documentary on the making of Gus Van Sant's "Psycho."

Somewhere in Time
3.8

Somewhere in Time

1980-10-02

Young writer Richard Collier is met on the opening night of his first play by an old lady who begs h

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood
3.5

Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood

2003-03-09

The chronicle of the mind-blowing journey that was Hollywood during the seventies; the true and grip

Being Human
2.5

Being Human

1994-05-06

One man must learn the meaning of courage across four lifetimes centuries apart.

A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
1.8

A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story

1992-09-13

A married man meets a beautiful woman and they begin an affair.

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque
3.7

Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque

1999-05-08

Batman Beyond: Disappearing Inque - The Gotham nights give birth to a brand-new super villain. She i

That Moment: Magnolia Diary
3.8

That Moment: Magnolia Diary

2000-01-01

A very in-depth documentary that follows the very over-worked director Paul Thomas Anderson through

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
2.5

Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman

2006-07-25

This interactive movie follows three siblings (the North family) on a quest to rescue their Uncle in

Curious George: Saves the Day
5

Curious George: Saves the Day

2012-02-07

Share special moments with your child and with George, like being a hero! Kids will laugh and learn

The Writing on the Wall
1.1

The Writing on the Wall

1996-07-21

When a bomb explodes in a British RAF base in Germany, MI5 terrorist specialist Bull (Bill Paterson)

Roommates
2.9

Roommates

1995-03-03

An elderly, yet young-at-heart man, moves in with his grandson, and both their lives turn upside-dow

The Night of the Headless Horseman
2.5

The Night of the Headless Horseman

1999-10-28

The teacher Ichabod Crane arrives at Sleepy Hollow town and immediately falls in love with Katrina V

Things Change
3

Things Change

1988-10-21

Jerry, a misfit Mafia henchman, is assigned the low-level job of keeping an eye on Gino, a shoe repa

Lip Service
1.5

Lip Service

1988-10-17

A young news reporter schemes to take over the job of a veteran news anchor whose ratings he's been

In the Shadow of Evil
2.1

In the Shadow of Evil

1995-02-07

Jack Brenner is a hot-shot cop on the trail of a serial killer known as The Roper. Just as he's gett

A Private Matter
2.4

A Private Matter

1992-06-20

The true story of Romper Room host "Miss Sherri" Finkbine, who, after the devastating effects of tha

Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
3

Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'

2006-10-03

Behind the scenes of Thank You For Smoking (2005)

Shadows and Fog
3.4

Shadows and Fog

1991-12-05

With a serial strangler on the loose, a bookkeeper wanders around town searching for the vigilante g

Radio Days
3.5

Radio Days

1987-01-30

The Narrator tells us how the radio influenced his childhood in the days before TV. In the New York

Barton Fink
3.7

Barton Fink

1991-08-01

A renowned New York playwright is enticed to California to write for the movies and discovers the he

Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
0

Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler

2018-12-24

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
3.1

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

1995-03-24

A young boy draws on the inspiration of legendary western characters to find the strength to fight a

Without a Trace
2.6

Without a Trace

1983-02-04

English professor Susan Selky lives alone in a Brooklyn apartment with her young son, Alex. When Ale

Return to Jurassic Park
3.3

Return to Jurassic Park

2011-02-05

A multi-part documentary about the making of the Jurassic Park trilogy. Each part walks through the

The Cradle Will Fall
2

The Cradle Will Fall

1983-05-24

Kathy DeMaio checks into the hospital and thinks she sees a body being loaded into the trunk of a ca

The Running Man
3.4

The Running Man

2025-11-11

Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's ch

Frontier Crucible
0

Frontier Crucible

2025-12-05

In 1870s Arizona Territory, a desperately needed wagon full of medical supplies falls victim to an A

Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
0

Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson

2019-10-12

Gretchen Carlson explores the unbelievable true story of the rich and famous abusing their privilege

The True Story of Seabiscuit
0

The True Story of Seabiscuit

2003-07-27

The true story of the undersized Depression-era racehorse whose victories lifted not only the spirit

Brian
0

Brian

An acerbic high school student prone to panic attacks runs for class president to get closer to his

Welcome to Collinwood
3

Welcome to Collinwood

2002-10-04

Five hapless inner-city low-lifes attempt to burgle a pawnbroker's safe, but end up being plagued by

'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend
0

'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend

2003-07-01

Documentary on the making of the 2003 film 'Seabiscuit'.

Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend
0

Winners' Circle: The Heroes Behind the Legend

2003-12-16

Documentary on the performers in the 2003 film 'Seabiscuit'.

Kaet Might Die
0

Kaet Might Die

A production designer and dedicated New York City marathon trainee, Kaet suddenly finds herself navi

Untitled Eternity Project
0

Untitled Eternity Project

Set against the backdrop of the Mediterranean at the height of summer, Calvin Wells, a charismatic c

Train Dreams
3.7

Train Dreams

2025-11-05

A logger leads a life of quiet grace as he experiences love and loss during an era of monumental cha