William H. Macy
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.
Acting
- 2027The LandHank Durkin10 ep.
- 2026In the Booth with BabishSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2023AccusedRaymond1 ep.
- 2022The DropoutRichard Fuisz5 ep.
- 2021Last MealsSelf1 ep.
- 2020Shameless Hall of ShameFrank Gallagher1 ep.
- 2014Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf1 ep.
- 2012Finding Your RootsSelf1 ep.
- 2011ShamelessFrank Gallagher134 ep.
- 2010The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2006Curious GeorgeNarrator (voice)60 ep.
- 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen KingClyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick1 ep.
- 2006The UnitPresident of the United States1 ep.
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf1 ep.
- 2003Out of OrderSteven5 ep.
- 2001Good Day LiveSelf1 ep.
- 1999Batman BeyondKarros (voice)2 ep.
- 1998Sports NightSam Donovan6 ep.
- 1998The LionheartsLeo (voice)13 ep.
- 1998The Wild ThornberrysSkoot (voice)1 ep.
- 1996Superman: The Animated SeriesDirector (voice)1 ep.
- 1996AndersonvilleCol. Chandler2 ep.
- 1994ERDavid Morgenstern35 ep.
- 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 1993Bakersfield P.D.Russell Karp1 ep.
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf4 ep.
- 1988The Murder of Mary PhaganRandy2 ep.
- 1985Spenser: For Hire2 ep.
- 1985Alive from Off Centerunknown1 ep.
- 1984Kate & Allie1 ep.
- 1978The Awakening LandWill Beagle3 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2011ShamelessDirector, Writer134 ep.
- 1992Home FiresWriter1 ep.
- 1987thirtysomethingWriter1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026In the Booth with BabishSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2025Last MealsSelf1 ep.
- 2024AccusedRaymond1 ep.
- 2022The DropoutRichard Fuisz5 ep.
- 2021Shameless Hall of ShameFrank Gallagher1 ep.
- 2017Finding Your RootsSelf1 ep.
- 2017Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2016Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2015Off Camera with Sam JonesSelf1 ep.
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest2 ep.
- 2011ConanSelf1 ep.
- 2011The TalkSelf1 ep.
- 2002The Tonight Show with Jay LenoSelf4 ep.
- 2007The UnitPresident of the United States1 ep.
- 2006Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen KingClyde Umney / Sam Landry / George Demmick1 ep.
- 2006The SimpsonsWilliam H. Macy (voice)1 ep.
- 2005MADtvSelf1 ep.
- 2005The ViewSelf1 ep.
- 200560 MinutesSelf1 ep.
- 2005The Late Late Show with Craig FergusonSelf1 ep.
- 2004The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2004Good Day LiveSelf1 ep.
- 2004Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 1999Batman BeyondAaron Herbst (voice), Karros (voice)2 ep.
- 2000TFI Friday1 ep.
- 1999Sports NightSam Donovan6 ep.
- 1999The Wild ThornberrysSkoot (voice)1 ep.
- 1999FrasierRalph (voice)1 ep.
- 1998King of the HillDr. Rubin (voice)1 ep.
- 1998Superman: The Animated SeriesDirector (voice)1 ep.
- 1994ERDavid Morgenstern35 ep.
- 1993L.A. LawBernard Ruskin1 ep.
- 1993Bakersfield P.D.Russell Karp1 ep.
- 1990Law & OrderAssistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack, Jack Powell2 ep.
- 1987Alive from Off Centerunknown1 ep.
- 1987The EqualizerDr. Spaulding1 ep.
- 1985Spenser: For Hire2 ep.
- 1986Kate & Allie1 ep.
Also known as: William Hall Macy Jr. · W.H. Macy · Bill Macy