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.
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| # | Name | Character | Rating | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Train Dreams (2025) | Arn Peeples | 8 | |
| 2 | The Running Man (2025) | Molie Jernigan | 6.5 | |
| 3 | Ricky Stanicky (2024) | Summerhayes | 6.5 | |
| 4 | Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes (2024) | Trevathan | 6.9 | |
| 5 | Maybe I Do (2023) | Sam | 5 | |
| 6 | Krystal (2018) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 7 | The Layover (2017) | Director / Writer | 4.2 | |
| 8 | Stealing Cars (2016) | Philip Wyatt | 6.5 | |
| 9 | Blood Father (2016) | Kirby Curtis | 7 | |
| 10 | Walter (2015) | Dr. Corman | 5.7 | |
| 11 | Dial a Prayer (2015) | Bill | 5.8 | |
| 12 | Room (2015) Top 30 in 2010s | Robert | 8.3 | |
| 13 | Two-Bit Waltz (2014) | Carl | 5 | |
| 14 | Cake (2014) | Leonard | 6.9 | |
| 15 | Rudderless (2014) | Director / Writer | 7.3 | |
| 16 | A Single Shot (2013) | Pitt | 5.9 | |
| 17 | Trust Me (2013) | Gary | 6.3 | |
| 18 | The Sessions (2012) Oscars 2013 | Father Brendan | 6.5 | |
| 19 | The Lincoln Lawyer (2011) | Frank Levin | 7.3 | |
| 20 | Return to Jurassic Park (2011) | Self | - | - |
| 21 | Dirty Girl (2010) | Ray | 7.2 | |
| 22 | Marmaduke (2010) | Don Twombly | 7 | |
| 23 | Shorts (2009) | Dr. Noseworthy | 6 | |
| 24 | The Maiden Heist (2009) | George McLendon | 5.8 | |
| 25 | The Tale of Despereaux (2008) | Lester (voice) | 6.5 | |
| 26 | Bart Got a Room (2008) | Ernie Stein | 6.5 | |
| 27 | The Deal (2008) | Director / Writer | 4 | |
| 28 | He Was a Quiet Man (2007) | Gene Shelby | 6.7 | |
| 29 | Wild Hogs (2007) | Dudley Frank | 5.7 | |
| 30 | Edmond (2006) | Edmond | 5.3 | |
| 31 | Bobby (2006) | Paul Ebbers | 5.5 | |
| 32 | Doogal (2006) | Brian (voice) | - | - |
| 33 | Everyone's Hero (2006) | Lefty Maginnis (voice) | 6 | |
| 34 | Inland Empire (2006) | Announcer | 6.3 | |
| 35 | Sahara (2005) | Admiral Jim Sandecker | 6 | |
| 36 | Thank You for Smoking (2005) | Senator Ortolan Finistirre | 7.7 | |
| 37 | Cellular (2004) | Sgt. Bob Mooney | 6.5 | |
| 38 | Reversible Errors (2004) | Arthur Raven | 5 | |
| 39 | In Enemy Hands (2004) | Nathan Travers | 6 | |
| 40 | Spartan (2004) | Stoddard | 6.4 | |
| 41 | Seabiscuit (2003) Oscars 2004 | Tick Tock McGlaughlin | 6.3 | |
| 42 | Stealing Sinatra (2003) | John Irwin | - | - |
| 43 | Minnesota Nice (2003) | Self | - | - |
| 44 | Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex 'n' Drugs 'n' Rock 'n' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003) | Self - Narrator (voice) | - | - |
| 45 | The Cooler (2003) Oscars 2004 | Bernie Lootz | 7.7 | |
| 46 | Welcome to Collinwood (2002) | Riley | 6.5 | |
| 47 | It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie (2002) | Glenn | 5.5 | |
| 48 | Just a Walk in the Park (2002) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 49 | Jurassic Park III (2001) | Paul Kirby | 6.2 | |
| 50 | Focus (2001) | Lawrence 'Larry' Newman | 6 | |
| 51 | That Moment: Magnolia Diary (2000) | Self | - | - |
| 52 | State and Main (2000) | Walt Price | 6.3 | |
| 53 | Panic (2000) | Alex | - | - |
| 54 | Mystery Men (1999) | Shoveler / Eddie | 6.3 | |
| 55 | The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (1999) | Justin (voice) | 4 | |
| 56 | Happy, Texas (1999) | Sheriff Chappy Dent | 7.5 | |
| 57 | Magnolia (1999) Oscars 2000 | Quiz Kid Donnie Smith | 7.6 | |
| 58 | Psycho Path (1999) | Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast | - | - |
| 59 | A Slight Case of Murder (1999) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 60 | The Con (1998) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 61 | Jerry and Tom (1998) | Karl | 9 | |
| 62 | Psycho (1998) | Milton Arbogast | 5.7 | |
| 63 | Pleasantville (1998) Oscars 1999 | George Parker | 7.4 | |
| 64 | A Civil Action (1998) Oscars 1999 | James Gordon | 5.5 | |
| 65 | Air Force One (1997) Oscars 1998 | Major Caldwell | 6.8 | |
| 66 | Boogie Nights (1997) Oscars 1998 | Little Bill | 7.5 | |
| 67 | Colin Fitz (1997) | Mr. O'Day | 4 | |
| 68 | Wag the Dog (1997) Oscars 1998 | CIA Agent Charles Young | 7.2 | |
| 69 | Hit Me (1996) | Policeman | - | - |
| 70 | Ghosts of Mississippi (1996) | Charlie Crisco | 7.5 | |
| 71 | Down Periscope (1996) | Captain Knox | 6.8 | |
| 72 | Fargo (1996) | Jerry Lundegaard | 7.9 | |
| 73 | Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995) | Railroad Magnate | - | - |
| 74 | Murder in the First (1995) | Bill McNeill | 7 | |
| 75 | Mr. Holland's Opus (1995) | Vice Principal Gene Wolters | 6.2 | |
| 76 | Above Suspicion (1995) | Director / Writer | - | - |
| 77 | Being Human (1994) | Boris | - | - |
| 78 | The Client (1994) | Dr. Greenway | 7.1 | |
| 79 | Benny & Joon (1993) | Randy Burch | 6.3 | |
| 80 | Searching for Bobby Fischer (1993) | Tunafish Father | 7.1 | |
| 81 | A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (1992) | Sean Hammel | - | - |
| 82 | A Private Matter (1992) | Psychiatrist | - | - |
| 83 | The Heart of Justice (1992) | Booth | - | - |
| 84 | Barton Fink (1991) | Navy Sailor (uncredited) | 7.3 | |
| 85 | Shadows and Fog (1991) | Cop | 6.2 | |
| 86 | Homicide (1991) | Tim Sullivan | 5.3 | |
| 87 | Things Change (1988) | Billy Drake | 7 | |
| 88 | Radio Days (1987) | Radio Voice (voice) | 7 | |
| 89 | House of Games (1987) | Sgt. John Moran | 8.7 | |
| 90 | The Last Dragon (1985) | J.J. | 8.4 | |
| 91 | WarGames (1983) | NORAD Officer (uncredited) | 7.6 | |
| 92 | Without a Trace (1983) | Reporter | - | - |
| 93 | Somewhere in Time (1980) | Critic [1972] | 6 |
