Franklyn Richard “Rick” Macy is a veteran actor who has appeared in a number of films that appeal to members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, of which he is also a member.
Macy was born on October 18, 1953, and spent much of his youth playing baseball in Oregon where he grew up. He entered Brigham Young University with the intent to study journalism. But after one semester, he became bored with those classes and focused on acting, earning a bachelor’s degree in 1982.
Macy has portrayed Joseph Smith Sr. in three movies: Emma Smith: My Story, The Restoration, and Joseph Smith: Prophet of the Restoration. Most recently, he had roles in feature films Brigham City, Ephraim’s Rescue, and Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed.
He had roles in films Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy, Return to the Secret Garden, Willy the Sparrow, The Butter Cream Gang in Secret of Treasure Mountain, Little Secrets, and Out of Step. He also appeared in television productions, Divided by Hate; Perfect Murder, Perfect Town; Shot in the Heart; and Touched by an Angel.
He appeared as Helam in The Testaments: Of One Fold and One Shepherd, directed by Kieth Merrill. Of the experience he said:
I really had no idea that The Testaments would impact my life so profoundly, but it did. The Book of Mormon segments of that film, shot in Hawaii, took about two months to film. As I strengthened my skills in acting I knew early on that this gift or talent that the Lord had given me would be used for missionary work and as such one tries to live the missionary life so that the Spirit can be with you to do whatever the Lord requires.
[The scene where the blinded Helam is healed by Christ] was very poignant for me and, as I found out later, for many of the cast members and visitors that were on the set that day. We were told by one of the General Authorities that, though many of us had great talent in this field, it was not enough. The Lord would have to bless us beyond our natural abilities to do the work that this film meant to do. This last scene in the film was evidence of that very thing. The Lord blessed us with a great outpouring of his spirit.
It was and still is very humbling to have been a part of that experience. After shooting that scene, and a couple others that followed, Kieth Merrill took me aside and said, “You realize I’m not the one directing this film, don’t you?”
He has taught acting lessons for many years. He had a private workshop called The Actor’s Academy for sixteen years and was a part-time instructor at Pioneer High School for the Performing Arts.
He and his wife, Marsha, live in Provo, Utah, and are the parents of three children.
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This film depict events from the Life and ministry of Jesus Christ as recorded in the New Testament ...
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About the infamous murder of six year old child beauty pageant contestant JonBenét Ramsey and the hy...
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Wes Clayton is a lawman and a bishop in a Mormon community called Brigham. The town is shaken when a...
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Three boy scouts, one a great-nephew of Butch Cassidy, and their pretty girl friend hunt for the los...
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Rowe McDonald is a headstrong missionary who has life after his mission all figured out. When a fata...
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Before her death, Emma reflects on her life; beginning with her childhood, up through her final year...
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A motion picture about the life and legacy of Joseph Smith, the founding prophet of The Church of Je...
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On August 15, 1944 the 517th Parachute Regimental Combat Team (PRCT) jumped over the south of France...
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From T.C. Christensen, director of the sensational pioneer film, 17 Miracles, comes the heroic true ...
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Trish's friends set her up on a blind-date, but when she forgets to adjust her clocks to compensate ...
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When architect and Christmas amateur Steven finds himself hosting his family for Christmas, he recru...
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Megan seems to have the perfect life with a wonderful husband named Thomas and 2 adorable children. ...
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It’s Christmas time and Jackie, an up-and- coming journalist, finds that her life is at a crossroads...
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Amanda must work with her ex-boyfriend, J.P., to sell her favorite aunt’s pecan farm. Putting aside ...
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Recent movies
| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sweet Pecan Summer (2021) | Roger | 6 | |
| 2 | The Christmas Edition (2020) | William | 6.5 | |
| 3 | Timeless Love (2019) | Patrick Clayborne | 7 | |
| 4 | Christmas Made to Order (2018) | Ben | 6.3 | |
| 5 | An Hour Behind (2017) | Captain Hodges | - | - |
| 6 | Ephraim's Rescue (2013) | Grey Tweed Man | 10 | |
| 7 | Saints and Soldiers: Airborne Creed (2012) | Antoine | 4.7 | |
| 8 | Joseph Smith: The Prophet of the Restoration (2011) | Joseph Smith Sr. | 8 | |
| 9 | Emma Smith: My Story (2008) | Joseph Smith, Sr. | 6.5 | |
| 10 | Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy (2006) | Mayor Blanding | 6 | |
| 11 | Return with Honor (2006) | - | - | - |
| 12 | Brigham City (2001) | Ernie | 6.3 | |
| 13 | The Testaments of One Fold and One Shepherd (2000) | Helam | 7.6 | |
| 14 | Perfect Murder, Perfect Town: JonBenét and the City of Boulder (2000) | Coroner Meyer | - | - |

