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William H. Macy

Actor, Writer Date of birth 13th March 1950
Place of birth Miami, Florida, USA
Year of debut 1980
First feature film Somewhere In Time

Awards

  • Academy Awards nominated1
  • Golden Globe Awards nominated1
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Biography

William H. Macy started his acting career starring in fellow student David Mamet’s plays at Goddard College. After graduating, he moved to Chicago and co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater Company with Mamet and other actors. In 1979 he moved to New York where he stared in several Broadway productions. In 1996 he got his big break in the movie Fargo. Alongside acting and directing for the stage, he has become an established movie actor starring in movies including Magnolia and Wild Hogs.

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Did you know?

  • He is called William H. Macy to distinguish himself from the seventies comedian Bill Macy.
  • Growing up, he was shy. His first performance was at his high school’s talent contest.
  • He married actress Felicity Huffman in 1997. They have two daughters.
  • He briefly studied to become a vet at Bethany College of West Virginia.
  • He won an Independent Spirit Award for his performance in Fargo.

Awards

  • Academy Awards nominated1

    • 1996 Actor in a Supporting role - Fargo
  • Golden Globe Awards nominated1

    • 2004 Best Performance by an Actor In A Supporting Role in a Motion Picture - Seabiscuit

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