William H. Macy

About

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 gained widespread popularity for portraying Frank Gallagher in Showtime's comedy-drama series Shameless (2011–2021). 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.

Known for

Law & OrderSeries • 1990The SimpsonsSeries • 1989ShamelessSeries • 2011FrasierSeries • 1993King of the HillSeries • 1997ERSeries • 1994Curious GeorgeSeries • 2006L.A. LawSeries • 1986The EqualizerSeries • 1985The UnitSeries • 2006Batman BeyondSeries • 1999Superman: The Animated SeriesSeries • 1996The Wild ThornberrysSeries • 1998The Running ManMovie • 2025TFI FridaySeries • 1996Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesMovie • 2024thirtysomethingSeries • 1987Train DreamsMovie • 2025AccusedSeries • 2023Spenser: For HireSeries • 1985Kate & AllieSeries • 1984The DropoutSeries • 2022The Lincoln LawyerMovie • 2011Sports NightSeries • 1998