Highest rated as cast or director
Fargo
1996
Shameless
2011 · 11 Seasons
Room
2015
Magnolia
1999
The Sessions
2012
Pleasantville
1998
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 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.
Acted in 143
2020s
- 2027
The Land
Hank Durkin · 10 episodes
- 2026
Brian
Movie
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2020
Shameless Hall of Shame
Frank Gallagher · 1 episode
2010s
- 2018
- 2016
Stealing Cars
Philip Wyatt
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
Curious George: Saves the Day
The Narrator (voice)
- 2011
Portraits in Dramatic Time
Movie
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
Curious George: Rocket Ride and Other Adventures
Movie
- 2006
Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman
Rudyard North (voice)
- 2005
- 2004
The Wool Cap
Gigot
Reversible Errors
Arthur Raven
- 2003
Out of Order
Steven · 5 episodes
- 2002
Door to Door
Bill Porter
- 2001
Focus
Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
- 2000
1990s
- 1999
Happy, Texas
Sheriff Chappy Dent
The Night of the Headless Horseman
Ichabod Crane
A Slight Case of Murder
Terry Thorpe
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars and Disappearing Inque
Aaron Herbst
- 1998
Jerry and Tom
Karl
The Lionhearts
Leo (voice) · 13 episodes
The Con
Bobby
- 1997
Colin Fitz
Mr. O'Day
- 1996
Hit Me
Policeman
The Writing on the Wall
Petrocelli
Andersonville
Col. Chandler
Andersonville
Col. Chandler · 2 episodes
- 1995
Above Suspicion
Pros. Atty. Schultz
In the Shadow of Evil
Dr. Frank Teague
- 1994
Oleanna
John
Dead on Sight
Steven Meeker
- 1993
Bakersfield P.D.
Russell Karp · 1 episode
- 1992
A Private Matter
Psychiatrist
- 1991
- 1990
All That Glitters
Store Clerk
1980s
- 1989
- 1988
Things Change
Billy Drake
Lip Service
Farmer
The Murder of Mary Phagan
Randy · 2 episodes
- 1987
- 1986
- 1985
Alive from Off Center
unknown · 1 episode
- 1984
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
Socrates
The Dining Room
Various
- 1983
The Cradle Will Fall
Ben Duffy
Without a Trace
Reporter
- 1980
1970s
- 1978
The Awakening Land
Will Beagle · 3 episodes
Wrote 11
2010s
- 2014
- 2011
2000s
- 2008
- 2004
The Wool Cap
Teleplay
- 2002
Just a Walk in the Park
Teleplay
Door to Door
Writer
1990s
- 1999
A Slight Case of Murder
Teleplay, Writer
- 1998
The Con
Writer
- 1996
- 1995
Above Suspicion
Writer
1980s
- 1987
Directed 5
2010s
- 2018
- 2017
- 2014
- 2011
1980s
- 1988
Lip Service
Director
Produced 4
2020s
- 2026
2010s
- 2014
2000s
- 2005
- 2004
The Wool Cap
Producer
Appearances33
2020s
- 2026
In the Booth with Babish
Self - Guest · 1 episode
- 2021
2010s
- 2019
Beyond the Headlines: The College Admissions Scandal with Gretchen Carlson
Self
- 2018
Lady Luck: The Making of The Cooler
Self
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
Citizen Hearst
Narrator
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
Lynch 2
Self
- 2006
Unfiltered Comedy: The Making of 'Thank You For Smoking'
Self
- 2005
- 2004
Dialing Up "Cellular"
Self
- 2003
- 2001
The Making Of Jurassic Park III
Self
- 2000
The Coen Brothers
Self
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
Self
1990s
- 1999
Psycho Path
Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
- 1997
- 1995
MADtv
Self · 1 episode
- 1994
Inside the Actors Studio
Self · 1 episode
- 1992
1960s
- 1968
1950s
- 1953
Thanked in the credits1
No release date
Ashes to Dust
Thanks