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William H. Macy. William Hall Macy Jr. (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor. His film career has been built on appearances in small, independent films, though he has also appeared in mainstream films. [3] .
IMDb profile of William H. Macy, an American actor, writer and director. See his credits, awards, photos, videos and personal details, including his role as Frank Gallagher in Shameless.
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Learn about the life and career of William H. Macy, an American actor who has starred in films such as Fargo, Boogie Nights and Air Force One. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- Actor, Writer, Director
- March 13, 1950
- ER (1994 to 2009) Twenty-seven years before Shameless, Macy's initial major foray into television helped set the table for Frank Gallagher. Beginning with the powerhouse medical drama's pilot, the actor appeared in 31 episodes as County General's chief of surgery, Dr. David Morgenstern.
- Fargo (1996) Macy wasn't initially seen as a fit for sad sack Jerry Lundegaard, but the actor wouldn't take no for an answer. "I thought Jerry was a great role for me, even though Joel and Ethan [Coen] had described him differently than me," says Macy, who was Oscar-nominated for his performance.
- Boogie Nights (1997) In Paul Thomas Anderson's breakout drama, Macy plays pornographer Little Bill, and the actor credits the filmmaker's acumen for putting together a cast, noting that many of the stars reunited for Anderson's next project, Magnolia.
- State and Main (2000) The first thing that comes to mind for Macy when reflecting on this satirical comedy about a troubled film production is his director, "American treasure," David Mamet, with whom the actor started a theater company.
Shameless is a comedy drama TV series about a dysfunctional Irish American family in Chicago. William H. Macy plays Frank Gallagher, the alcoholic father of six children, who is often absent or irresponsible.
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Learn about the life and career of William H. Macy, an American actor and writer who was nominated for an Oscar for Fargo and won two Emmys for Shameless. Browse his filmography, awards, photos, videos and more on The Movie Database.
Mar 17, 2022 · William H. Macy received tons of acclaim for his role as Jerry Lundegaard, and while he had plenty of work beforehand, many people (including myself) know him from Fargo. Murder, mystery, and...
