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William H. Macy


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In 1985, he and David Mamet co-founded the Atlantic Theater Company, located in New York, New York, USA. See more trivia »
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Filmography

Hide HideActor (121 titles)
2013 A Single Shot (pre-production)
Pitt
 
2011-2012 Shameless (TV series)
Frank Gallagher
Parenthood (2012) … Frank Gallagher
 
2012 The Surrogate
Father Brendan
 
2010 Dirty Girl
Ray
 
2009 The Maiden Heist
George McLendon
 
1994-2009 ER (TV series)
Dr. David Morgenstern
 
2008 The Tale of Despereaux
Lester (voice)
 
2008 Bart Got a Room
Ernie
 
2008 Family Man (TV movie)
Todd Becker
 
2007 The Unit (TV series)
President of the United States
 
2006 Everyone's Hero
Lefty Maginnis (voice)
 
2006 Curious George (TV series)
Narrator
Buoy Wonder/Roller Monkey (2006) … Narrator
 
2006 Inland Empire
Announcer
 
2006 Bobby
Paul
 
2006 Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (video)
Rudyard North (voice)
 
2006 Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From the Stories of Stephen King (TV mini-series)
Clyde Umney / George Demmick / Sam Landry
Umney's Last Case (2006) … Clyde Umney/Sam Landry/George Demmick
 
2006 Doogal
Brian (voice)
 
2005 Edmond
Edmond
 
2004 The Wool Cap (TV movie)
Gigot
 
2004 Reversible Errors (TV movie)
Arthur Raven
 
2004 In Enemy Hands
U.S.S. Swordfish: Chief of Boat Nathan Travers
 
2004 Spartan
Stoddard
 
2003 Out of Order (TV mini-series)
Steven
 
2003 Stealing Sinatra
John Irwin
 
2002 Door to Door (TV movie)
Bill Porter
 
2002 Welcome to Collinwood
Riley
 
2001/I Focus
Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
 
1999-2000 Batman Beyond (TV series)
Aaron Herbst / Kerros
Big Time (2000) … Kerros (voice)
Disappearing Inque (1999) … Aaron Herbst (voice)
 
1999-2000 Sports Night (TV series)
Sam Donovan
Louise Revisited (1999) … Sam Donovan
Cliff Gardner (1999) … Sam Donovan
 
2000 Panic
Alex
 
1999 The Wild Thornberrys (TV series)
Skoot
On the Right Track (1999) … Skoot
 
1999 A Slight Case of Murder (TV movie)
Terry Thorpe
 
1999 Frasier (TV series)
Ralph
Good Samaritan (1999) … Ralph (voice)
 
1998 The Lionhearts (TV series)
Leo Lionheart
Don't Bug the Neighbors: Part Two (1998) … Leo Lionheart (voice)
Don't Bug the Neighbors: Part One (1998) … Leo Lionheart (voice)
The Pony Show (1998) … Leo Lionheart (voice)
Leo's Diet (1998) … Leo Lionheart (voice)
Brown Dog Day (1998) … Leo Lionheart (voice)
 
1998 Hercules (TV series)
Jorgen Svenson / Sven Jorgenson
Hercules and the Twilight of the Gods (1998) … Jorgen Svenson/Sven Jorgenson (voice)
 
1998 King of the Hill (TV series)
Dr. Rubin
Pregnant Paws (1998) … Dr. Rubin (voice)
 
1998 Superman (TV series)
Director
Where There's Smoke... (1998) … Director (voice)
 
1998 The Con (TV movie)
Bobby
 
1998 Jerry and Tom
Karl
 
1997 Wag the Dog
CIA Agent Charles Young
 
1997 Colin Fitz Lives!
Mr. O'Day
 
1996 Hit Me
Policeman
 
1996 The Writing on the Wall (TV movie)
Petrocelli
 
1996 Andersonville (TV movie)
Col. Chandler
 
1996 Down Periscope
Cmdr. Carl Knox (Orlando)
 
1995 Mr. Holland's Opus
Vice Principal Wolters (as W.H. Macy)
 
1995 Mystery Dance (TV series)
Bob Wilson
Episode #1.1 (1995) … Bob Wilson
 
1995 Above Suspicion
Pros. Atty. Schultz
 
1995 Evolver
Evolver (voice) (as W.H. Macy)
 
1995 Tall Tale
Railroad Magnate (uncredited)
 
1995 Roommates
Doctor (uncredited)
 
1995 In the Shadow of Evil (TV movie)
Dr. Frank Teague
 
1995 Murder in the First
D.A. William McNeil
 
1994 Oleanna
John
 
1994 Texan (TV short)
Doctor
 
1994 Dead on Sight
Steven Meeker
 
1994 The Client
Dr. Greenway
 
1994 Being Human
Boris
 
1993 L.A. Law (TV series)
Bernard Ruskin
Rhyme and Punishment (1993) … Bernard Ruskin
 
1993 Bakersfield P.D. (TV series)
Russell Karp
Cable Does Not Pay (1993) … Russell Karp
 
1993 Searching for Bobby Fischer
Tunafish Father
 
1993 Benny & Joon
Randy Burch
 
1993 Twenty Bucks
Property Clerk
 
1992 The Heart of Justice (TV movie)
Booth
 
1992 A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story (TV movie)
Sean Hammel
 
1992 The Water Engine (TV movie)
Charles Lang
 
1992 A Private Matter (TV movie)
Psychiatrist (as W.H. Macy)
 
1992 Civil Wars (TV series)
 
1990-1992 Law & Order (TV series)
Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack / Jack Powell
Sisters of Mercy (1992) … Jack Powell
Everybody's Favorite Bagman (1990) … Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack (as W.H. Macy)
 
1992 In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion (TV movie)
Ray Daniels
 
1991 Shadows and Fog
Cop with Spiro (as W.H. Macy)
 
1991 Homicide
Tim Sullivan
 
1990 ABC Afterschool Specials (TV series)
Store Clerk
All That Glitters (1990) … Store Clerk
 
1988 Things Change
Billy Drake (as W.H. Macy)
 
1985-1988 Spenser: For Hire (TV series)
Efrem Connors / District Attorney
Play It Again, Sammy (1988) … Efrem Connors (as W.H. Macy)
If You Knew Sammy (1987) … Efrem Connors (as W.H. Macy)
The Choice (1985) … District Attorney (as W.H. Macy)
 
1988 The Murder of Mary Phagan (TV mini-series)
Randy (as W.H. Macy)
 
1988 Lip Service (TV movie)
Farmer (as W.H. Macy)
 
1987 House of Games
Sgt. Moran (as W.H. Macy)
 
1987 The Equalizer (TV series)
Dr. Spaulding
Hand and Glove (1987) … Dr. Spaulding (as W.H. Macy)
 
1987 Radio Days
Radio actor (as W.H. Macy)
 
1987 Alive from Off Center (TV series)
As Seen on TV (1987) (as W.H. Macy)
 
1986 Kate & Allie (TV series)
Carl
General Hospital (1986) … Carl (as W.H. Macy)
 
1985 Hometown (TV series)
Loring Dixwell
Mary's Yen (1985) … Loring Dixwell (as W.H. Macy)
 
1985 The Last Dragon
J.J. (as W.H. Macy)
 
1985 Joanna (TV movie)
Napoleon Flipper
 
1984 The Boy Who Loved Trolls (TV movie)
Socrates (as W.H. Macy)
 
1984 The Dining Room (TV movie)
Arthur/Charlie/Architect/Billy/Nick/Fred/Tony/Standish (as W.H. Macy)
 
1983 Sitcom (TV movie)
Chip Gooseberry
 
1983 WarGames
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
 
1983 The Cradle Will Fall (TV movie)
Ben Duffy (as W.H. Macy)
 
1983 Without a Trace
Reporter (as W.H. Macy)
 
1982 Another World (TV series)
Frank Fisk
 
1980 Foolin' Around
Bronski (as W.H. Macy)
 
1980 Somewhere in Time
Critic (as W.H. Macy)
 
1978 The Awakening Land (TV mini-series)
Will Beagle
Part III: The Town (1978) … Will Beagle (as W.H. Macy)
Part II: The Fields (1978) … Will Beagle (as W.H. Macy)
Part I: The Trees (1978) … Will Beagle (as W.H. Macy)
 
Show ShowWriter (11 titles)
2008/I The Deal (screenplay)
 
2008 Family Man (TV movie)
 
2004 The Wool Cap (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
2002 Just a Walk in the Park (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
2002 Door to Door (TV movie) (written by)
 
1999 A Slight Case of Murder (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
1998 The Con (TV movie) (written by)
 
1996 Every Woman's Dream (TV movie) (teleplay)
 
1995 Above Suspicion (written by / as W.H. Macy)
 
1992 Home Fires (TV series)
Fathers and Sons (1992) (teleplay)
 
1991 thirtysomething (TV series)
Sifting the Ashes (1991) (as W.H. Macy)
 
Show ShowProducer (6 titles)
2012 Rudderless (producer) (pre-production)
 
2009 The Maiden Heist (producer)
 
2008 Family Man (TV movie) (executive producer)
 
2006 Choose Your Own Adventure: The Abominable Snowman (video) (executive producer)
 
2005 Transamerica (executive producer)
 
2004 The Wool Cap (TV movie) (producer)
 
Show ShowDirector (2 titles)
1988 Lip Service (TV movie) (as W.H. Macy)
 
Show ShowSoundtrack (2 titles)
2011 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Episode #1.396 (2011) (performer: "For He's a Jolly Good Fellow", "Twinkle, Twinkle, Little Star", "Mary Had a Little Lamb")
 
1998 The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue (video) (performer: "Come Make The Most Of Your Life")
 
Show ShowMiscellaneous Crew (1 title)
Show ShowThanks (2 titles)
2005 MADtv (TV series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
Episode #11.2 (2005) (special thanks)
 
2003 The Making of 'Seabiscuit' (video documentary short) (special thanks)
 
Show ShowSelf (81 titles)
2012 CinemAbility (documentary) (post-production)
Himself
 
2012 The 69th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter
 
2012 The Rosie Show (TV series)
Himself
 
2011-2012 Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 3 January 2012 (2012) … Himself
Episode #1.396 (2011) … Himself
 
2007-2012 Live! with Kelly (TV series)
Himself / Himself - Guest
Episode dated 3 January 2012 (2012) … Himself - Guest
Episode dated 21 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
Episode dated 21 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2011 Bringing Shameless to America (video short)
Himself
 
2011 Shameless: Bringing the Fun to Dysfunctional (video short)
Himself
 
2011 Shameless: Season 2 Sneak Peak - One Hot Summer (video short)
Himself
 
2011 The 63rd Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Presenter: Best Drama Series
 
2005-2011 The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (TV series)
Himself
Episode #7.202 (2011) … Himself
Episode #7.201 (2011) … Himself
Episode #3.50 (2006) … Himself
Episode #2.97 (2006) … Himself
Episode #1.7 (2005) … Himself
 
2011 Portraits in Dramatic Time
Himself
 
2011 Breakfast (TV series)
Himself - Actor
Episode dated 13 June 2011 (2011) … Himself - Actor
 
2000-2011 The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (TV series)
Himself
Episode #19.116 (2011) … Himself
Episode dated 23 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 31 July 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 5 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
Episode dated 26 December 2003 (2003) … Himself
 
2011 Conan (TV series)
Himself
Damn the Torpedoes, Full Greed Ahead (2011) … Himself
 
2009 The Bonnie Hunt Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 30 March 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2009 Martha (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 26 January 2009 (2009) … Himself
 
2008 America's Choice (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2008 Where Music Meets Film (TV movie)
Himself
 
2008 Shootout (TV series)
Himself
Sundance Film Festival: Part II (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Tavis Smiley (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 14 January 2008 (2008) … Himself
 
2008 Speechless (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The 59th Primetime Emmy Awards (TV movie)
Himself
 
2007 Entertainment Tonight (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 9 July 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Planet Voice (TV series)
Himself
Wild Hogs & Shooter (2007) … Himself
 
2007 Weekend Sunrise (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 4 March 2007 (2007) … Himself
 
2006-2007 The Oprah Winfrey Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 February 2007 (2007) … Himself
Episode dated 2 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2007 Darius Goes West (documentary)
Himself
 
2007 The 64th Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special)
Himself - Audience Member (uncredited)
 
2005-2006 Corazón de... (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 6 November 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 16 January 2006 (2006) … Himself
Episode dated 22 September 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2006 Film '72 (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 March 2006 (2006) … Himself
 
2006 The 78th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 The Orange British Academy Film Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 12th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards (TV special)
Himself
 
2006 The 63rd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2006 The Simpsons (TV series)
Himself
Homer's Paternity Coot (2006) … Himself (voice)
 
2005 MADtv (TV series)
Himself
Episode #11.2 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 Across the Sands of Sahara (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2005 Making 'Sahara' (video short)
Himself
 
2005 The View (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 8 April 2005 (2005) … Himself
 
2005 The 62nd Annual Golden Globe Awards (TV special documentary)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Mini-Series or Made for TV Movie
 
2005 The 10th Annual Critics' Choice Awards (TV documentary)
Himself - Presenter
 
2004 Inside the Actors Studio (TV series)
Himself
William H. Macy (2004) … Himself
 
2004 The 56th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Co-Presenter
 
2004 Paula Zahn Now (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 23 January 2004 (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Biography (TV series documentary)
Himself
Alec Baldwin (2004) … Himself
 
2004 Dialing Up 'Cellular' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Seabiscuit: The Making of a Legend (TV documentary short)
Himself
 
2000-2003 Late Night with Conan O'Brien (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 18 November 2003 (2003) … Himself
Episode dated 15 March 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2003 The 55th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Winner: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie/Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries - Movie or a Dramatic Special
 
2003 A Life of Laughter: Remembering John Ritter (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 HBO First Look (TV series documentary)
Himself
'Seabiscuit': The Making of a Legend (2003) … Himself
 
2003 The True Story of Seabiscuit (TV documentary)
Narrator/Host (voice)
 
2003 Jimmy Kimmel Live! (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.113 (2003) … Himself
 
2003 Dark Roots: The Unauthorized Anna Nicole (TV documentary)
Narrator (voice)
 
2003 The 2003 IFP Independent Spirit Awards (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Once Upon a Time in Utah, Sundance (TV documentary)
Himself
 
2003 Minnesota Nice (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2003 Anatomy of a Scene (TV series documentary)
Himself
The Cooler (2003) … Himself
 
2001 The Dinosaurs of 'Jurassic Park III' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 The Making of 'Jurassic Park III' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 The Special Effects of 'Jurassic Park III' (video documentary short)
Himself
 
2001 Dennis Miller Live (TV series)
Himself
The English Language (2001) … Himself
 
2001 Nature (TV series documentary)
Himself / Narrator
Polar Bear Invasion (2001) … Himself/Narrator
 
2001 Beyond Jurassic Park (video)
Himself
 
2000 That Moment: Magnolia Diary (video documentary)
Himself
 
1998-2000 Charlie Rose (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 7 April 2000 (2000) … Himself
Episode dated 3 March 1998 (1998) … Himself
 
2000 The Rosie O'Donnell Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 13 January 2000 (2000) … Himself
 
2000 Spotlight on Location: Mystery Men (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 The Martin Short Show (TV series)
Himself
Episode #1.25 (1999) … Himself
 
1999 'Psycho' Path (video documentary short)
Himself
 
1999 The Directors (TV series documentary)
Himself
The Films of David Mamet … Himself
The Films of Gary Ross … Himself
 
1998 Comic Relief VIII (TV special)
Himself
 
1997 Late Show with David Letterman (TV series)
Himself
Episode dated 28 July 1997 (1997) … Himself
 
1997 The 69th Annual Academy Awards (TV special)
Himself - Nominee: Best Actor in a Supporting Role
 
1996 Nyhetsmorgon (TV series)
Himself
Om filmen 'Fargo' (1996) … Himself
 
Show ShowArchive Footage (5 titles)
2008 Oscar, que empiece el espectáculo (TV documentary)
Himself/Jerry Lundegaard (uncredited)
 
2007 La noche desesperada (TV movie)
Himself
 
2005-2006 Corazón de... (TV series)
 
2006 Celebrity Debut (TV movie)
Himself
 
2003 Inside Pepe's Studio: Hosted by Pepe the King Prawn (video short)
Glenn (uncredited)
 

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Publicity Listings:

1 Print Biography  | 9 Interviews  | 5 Articles  | 2 Magazine Cover Photos  | See more »

Alternate Names:

W.H. Macy

Height:

5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?

Personal Quote:

One of my first days was the scene in which Dirk Diggler wins the Golden Phallus Award. In the audience were a hundred extras who had been told to wear their finest 1970s clothes. All they knew was that this was a Burt Reynolds film. They're sitting there, and the director says, "All right, let's give it a shot... See more »

Trivia:

In 1985, he and David Mamet co-founded the Atlantic Theater Company, located in New York, New York, USA. See more »

Nickname:

Bill See more »

Star Sign:

Pisces