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Actor (139 credits)
2011-2021
Shameless
(TV Series)
Frank Gallagher / Jerry Gallagher
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DNR
(2021)
... Frank Gallagher
1994-2009
ER
(TV Series)
Dr. David Morgenstern
2007
The Unit
(TV Series)
President of the United States
2001/I
Focus
Lawrence Newman
1998
Hercules
(TV Series)
Jorgen Svenson / Sven Jorgenson
1996
Fargo
Jerry Lundegaard
1995
Evolver
Evolver (voice, as W.H. Macy)
1994
Texan
(TV Movie)
Doctor
1993
L.A. Law
(TV Series)
Bernard Ruskin
1990-1992
Law & Order
(TV Series)
Jack Powell / Assistant U.S. Attorney John McCormack
1985
Hometown
(TV Series)
Loring Dixwell
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Mary's Yen
(1985)
... Loring Dixwell (as W.H. Macy)
1985
Joanna
(TV Movie)
Napoleon Flipper
1984
The Dining Room
(TV Movie)
Arthur / Charlie / Architect / ... (as W.H. Macy)
1983
Sitcom
(TV Movie)
Chip Gooseberry
1983
WarGames
NORAD Officer (uncredited)
2012
Shameless
(TV Series) (written by - 1 episode)
1998
The Con
(TV Movie) (written by)
1992
Home Fires
(TV Series) (teleplay - 1 episode)
2011-2013
Shameless
(TV Series) (performer - 5 episodes)
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Frank the Plank
(2011)
... (performer: "The Star-Spangled Banner" - uncredited)
2005
MADtv
(TV Series) (special thanks - 1 episode)
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Self (160 credits)
2021
Jeopardy!
(TV Series)
Self - Video Clue Presenter
2019
The Movies
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Actor / Self - Actor, Boogie Nights
2014-2019
The Talk
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
2011-2013
Conan
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
2009
Martha
(TV Series)
Self - Guest
2006
60 Minutes
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Actor (segment "Felicity")
2005
MADtv
(TV Series)
Self
2001
Nature
(TV Series documentary)
Self - Narrator
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Personal Details
Other Works:
Stage:
Appeared in the play, "The Collected Works of Billy the Kid," at the St. Nicholas Theater Company in Chicago, IL. NOTE: Nominated for a Joseph Jefferson Award for Actor in a Principal Role.
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Publicity Listings:
11 Interviews
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6 Articles
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1 Pictorial
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3 Magazine Cover Photos
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Alternate Names:
Bill Macy | W. H. Macy | W.H. Macy | William H Macy
Height:
5' 9" (1.75 m)
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Did You Know?
Personal Quote:
For a performer to get rage, or to get hostility or shock or any kind of emotions from the audience is a joy. The thing I think actors fear the most is boredom or inattention. That's what kills me.
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Trivia:
William H. Macy changed his stage name slightly to avoid confusion with actor Bill Macy, well known for playing the husband of Bea Arthur on the popular sitcom "Maude."
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