William Macy & his dubbing voice Joachim Tennstedt
Profession: Actor & author
Birthday: 13 March 1950
Born in: Miami | Florida
Nationality: USA
Height: 175 cm
Partner: Felicity Huffman
Nicknames: Bill, Willie
Miscellaneous:
William Hall Macy Jr. studied theatre and acting at Goddard College in Vermont and continued his education at New York University. There he deepened his knowledge of acting techniques, improvisation and stage work. His solid training laid the foundation for his versatile career in film, television and theatre. He has been married to actress Felicity Huffman since 1997. The couple has two daughters.
Breakthrough:
William H. Macy had his first major breakthrough in the 1990s, particularly through his collaboration with brothers Joel and Ethan Coen. A decisive moment was his role in Fargo (1996), in which he played the shy yet determined Jerry Lundegaard. This performance earned him both critical acclaim and an Oscar nomination, establishing him as a sought-after character actor in Hollywood.
Development:
After his breakthrough, Macy consistently expanded his career, giving convincing performances in both comedies and dramas. He starred in films such as Magnolia (1999), Boogie Nights (1997) and The Cooler (2003). In addition to film, he also appeared regularly in theatre productions and television series, such as Shameless, where he played the role of Frank Gallagher over several seasons.
Accolades:
42 awards & 72 nominations
Macy has been nominated for several Oscars, including for Fargo and The Cooler. He has also won several Emmy Awards for his work in television productions, including Shameless. His achievements have also been recognised at the Screen Actors Guild Awards and Independent Spirit Awards, underscoring his versatility and consistency in the industry.
Filmography
We have listed some of his best and most famous films and series here:
2025: Train Dreams
2024: Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2022: The Dropout (TV series, 5 episodes)
2016: Blood Father
2015: Room
2012: The Sessions
2011-2021: Shameless (TV series, 134 episodes)
2011: The Lincoln Lawyer
2009: The Maiden Heist
2008: The Deal
2007: Wild Hogs
2007: He Was a Quiet Man
2005: Sahara
2004: In Enemy Hands
2004: Spartan
2003: The Cooler
2002: It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie
2002: Welcome to Collinwood
2001: Focus
2001: Jurassic Park III
2000: State and Main
2000: Panic
1999: Happy, Texas
1998: A Civil Action
1997: Boogie Nights
1996: Fargo
1994-2009: ER (TV series, 31 episodes)
1987: House of Games
1980: Somewhere in Time