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William Macy

  • Birthplace: Miami, Florida, USA
  • Birthday: March 13, 1950

An astonishing character actor-turned-lead on stage and screen, William H. Macy was at his best when he was humanizing despairing, imperfect people trying to keep their head up while their world disintegrates. Macy was a longtime collaborator of playwright and director David Mamet, originating the role of Bobby in Mamet’s famed “American Buffalo” on the Chicago stage in 1975, as well as appearing in Mamet’s films throughout his career. Additionally, he was giving memorable performances in several films by another boundary-pushing filmma…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2008

    Replaced sick star Jeremy Piven in the New York theatre production of Mamet's "Speed-the-Plow"

  • 2007

    Cast in the comedy-adventure "Wild Hogs," as one of four middle-aged friends who decide to rev up their routine suburban lives with a freewheeling motorcycle trip

  • 2006

    Played a writer who trades places with his most famous character in the episode "Umney's Last Case," which is part of TNT's Original mini series, "Nightmares & Dreamscapes: From The Stories Of Stephen King"; earned SAG and Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Miniseries or Movie

  • 2006

    Portrayed anti-smoking senator Ortolan Finistirre in the satirical comedy "Thank You for Smoking" by first time director Jason Reitman

  • 2004

    Starred as Gigot, a mute who begins a friendship with a recently orphaned nine-year-old girl on TNT's "The Wool Cap"; earned Golden Globe, SAG and Emmy nominations for Best Actor in a Miniseries

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Awards

  • 2003

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie

  • 2003

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special

  • 2003

    Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries

  • 2000

    National Board of Review Award: Best Acting by an Ensemble

  • 1999

    National Board of Review Award: Best Acting by an Ensemble

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