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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] His starring roles include those in Fargo (1996), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Mystery Men (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001), Cellular (2004 ...
IMDb provides an extensive overview of the American actor William H. Macy, who has starred in films like Fargo, Boogie Nights, and Magnolia, and TV shows like Shameless and ER. See his photos, videos, trivia, personal details, and more on IMDb.
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Learn about the life and career of William H. Macy, an American actor who has starred in films like Fargo and Boogie Nights and TV shows like Shameless. Find out his birth name, nicknames, family, trivia, quotes, salaries and more.
- 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.
Learn about the American actor William H. Macy, who has been nominated for 15 Emmys and won two for his roles in miniseries and movies. See his biography, photos, videos and more at Emmys.com.
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Explore the career of William H. Macy, a versatile actor who starred in films by Mamet, Anderson, and the Coen Brothers. Find his highest and lowest rated movies, photos, and personal details on Rotten Tomatoes.
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.
