William H Macy – Biography, Facts & Life Story
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Height, Weight & Physical Stats
| Height | 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m) |
| Weight | 75 kg (165 lbs) |
| Hair Color | Blonde |
| Eye Color | Green |
| Nickname | Bill, Willie |
| Gender | male |
| Age | 74 years old (in 2024) |
| Date of Birth | March 13, 1950 |
| Full Name | William Hall Macy Jr |
| Profession | Actor |
| Nationality | American |
| Birthplace | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Religion | Lutheranism |
| Published on | June 29, 2019 on 03:33 PM |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces |
William Hall Macy Jr. (born on March 13, 1950) in Miami, Florida, U.S. He is an American actor.
Career
He began his acting career and made his debut in small, independent films, though he has also performed in action films. Macy has received two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for his acting. He has also received nominations for the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his appearance in Fargo (1996). He has performed Frank Gallagher, the main character in the comedy-drama series Shameless (2011-2021).
Macy grew up in Georgia and Maryland. He graduated from Allegany High School in Cumberland and attended Bethany College in West Virginia. He studied veterinary medicine there.
An “unhappy student” by his own admission, he turned over to Goddard College in rural Vermont and studied under screenwriter David Mamet. Macy studied theatre at HB Studio in New York City. He graduated from Goddard College in 1972.
In 2016, he performed the role of Kirby Curtis in the action-thriller film Blood Father. Later that year, he released the comedy films The Layover and Krystal, directed by Macy. His other acting roles in the films include Robert Newsome in the thriller film Room (2015). In the same year, he performed as Philip Wyatt in the film Stealing Cars and Bill in Dial a Prayer.
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William H. Macy Education
School: Allegany High School, Cumberland, Maryland
College: Bethany College, West Virginia
William H. Macy Career
Profession: Actor
Debut:
- Film– Foolin’ Around (1980)
- TV– The Awakening Land (1978)
Net Worth: $22 million
Family & Relatives
Father: William Hall Macy, Sr
Mother: Lois Overstreet
Brother: Fred Merrill
Sister: None
Marital Status: Married
Married: Carla Santos Shamberg (m. 1980–div. 1985)
No. of Children: 3
Son: William H Macy III
Daughter: Sofia Grace Macy, Georgia Grace Macy
Past Relationships:
Megan Mullally, American Actress
FAQs
Who is William H. Macy?
William H. Macy is an American actor, born on 13 March, 1950 in Miami, Florida, United States.
How old is William H. Macy?
William H. Macy is 0 years old as of December 2024.
How tall is William H. Macy?
William H. Macy is 5 feet 8 inches (1.75 m).