Overview
William H. Macy
Known For
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Several generations following Caesar's reign, apes – now the dominant...
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
Gretchen Carlson explores the unbelievable true story of the rich...
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
Biography
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 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.