Krystal
2018 · 5.1/10
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William H. Macy
Director & actor · born 13 March 1950 · Miami, Florida, USA
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.
Where to start: Room (2015).
As director 4
As actor 132
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NewThe Swimming Lesson
The Swimming Lesson
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The Deputy
2026 · 6.4/10
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Speed Demon
2026 · 4.7/10
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Brian
2026
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Frontier Crucible
2025 · 6.4/10
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The Running Man
2025 · 6.7/10
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Train Dreams
2025 · 7.3/10
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Soul on Fire
2025 · 7.5/10
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Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
2024 · 7.0/10
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Ricky Stanicky
2024 · 6.5/10
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Maybe I Do
2023 · 5.4/10
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Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
2019
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Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
2018
NewKrystal
2018 · 5.1/10
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Blood Father
2016 · 6.2/10
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Stealing Cars
2016 · 6.0/10
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Room
2015 · 8.0/10
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Dial a Prayer
2015 · 5.0/10
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Walter
2015 · 5.2/10
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Cake
2014 · 6.3/10
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Two-Bit Waltz
2014 · 5.5/10
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Rudderless
2014 · 7.2/10
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A Single Shot
2013 · 5.7/10
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Trust Me
2013 · 5.8/10
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The Sessions
2012 · 6.9/10
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Curious George: Saves the Day
2012 · 9.5/10
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Portraits in Dramatic Time
2011 · 8.0/10
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The Lincoln Lawyer
2011 · 7.2/10
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Return to Jurassic Park
2011 · 6.6/10
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Dirty Girl
2010 · 6.0/10
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Marmaduke
2010 · 5.3/10
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Shorts
2009 · 5.9/10
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Heath Ledger: A Tribute
2009 · 7.5/10
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The Maiden Heist
2009 · 5.7/10
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The Tale of Despereaux
2008 · 6.2/10
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The Deal
2008 · 5.4/10
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Bart Got a Room
2008 · 5.6/10
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He Was a Quiet Man
2007 · 6.4/10
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Lynch 2
2007 · 6.0/10
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Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
2007 · 10.0/10
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Wild Hogs
2007 · 6.0/10
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Inland Empire
2006 · 7.0/10
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Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
2006 · 6.0/10
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Bobby
2006 · 6.4/10
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Everyone's Hero
2006 · 6.1/10
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Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
2006 · 6.5/10
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Edmond
2006 · 6.0/10
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Doogal
2006 · 4.9/10
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Thank You for Smoking
2005 · 7.2/10
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Sahara
2005 · 5.9/10
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The Wool Cap
2004 · 6.5/10
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Cellular
2004 · 6.4/10
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Reversible Errors
2004 · 6.2/10
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Spartan
2004 · 6.2/10
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In Enemy Hands
2004 · 5.9/10
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Dialing Up "Cellular"
2004 · 9.0/10
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The Cooler
2003 · 6.7/10
Popcorn FlickThe True Story of Seabiscuit
The True Story of Seabiscuit
2003 · 8.0/10
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Seabiscuit
2003 · 7.1/10
Worth the HypeTV shows 23
The Land
TV · 2027
Coming Soon
The Dropout
TV · 2022 · 7.4/10
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Shameless
TV · 2011 · 8.2/10
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Curious George
TV · 2006 · 7.2/10
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Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King
TV · 2006 · 7.0/10
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The Unit
TV · 2006 · 7.4/10
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Out of Order
TV · 2003 · 5.3/10
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Batman Beyond
TV · 1999 · 8.2/10
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Sports Night
TV · 1998 · 7.3/10
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The Lionhearts
TV · 1998 · 4.5/10
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The Wild Thornberrys
TV · 1998 · 7.0/10
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King of the Hill
TV · 1997 · 7.4/10
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Superman: The Animated Series
TV · 1996 · 7.7/10
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Andersonville
TV · 1996 · 6.3/10
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MADtv
TV · 1995 · 7.1/10
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ER
TV · 1994 · 7.8/10
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Frasier
TV · 1993 · 7.7/10
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Law & Order
TV · 1990 · 7.3/10
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The Simpsons
TV · 1989 · 8.0/10
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The Murder of Mary Phagan
TV · 1988 · 6.2/10
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thirtysomething
TV · 1987 · 6.3/10
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Spenser: For Hire
TV · 1985 · 6.9/10
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The Awakening Land
TV · 1978 · 7.5/10
NewFrequently asked questions
What is the best William H. Macy movie?
By viewer score, Room (2015) at 8.0/10.
What are William H. Macy’s most popular movies?
Room, Fargo, Jurassic Park III.
How many movies has William H. Macy made?
136 films on TMDB, 4 as director, 132 as actor.