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• William H. Macy is a popular, American, Oscar nominated actor. He is married to actress Felicity Huffman and is a frequent collaborator with director David Mamet. He is widely recognized as one of the most versatile character actors working in the business today.

• Fast Facts

  1. Born on March 13, 1950
  2. Spouse: Felicity Huffman
  3. Won 2 Emmys for TV movie Door to Door
  4. Director-in-residence for Atlantic Theater Company
  5. Often collaborates with Director's Steven Schachter and David Mamet

• Early Life

  Macy was born in Miami, Florida on March 13, 1950. He attended Allegany High School in Maryland. He would attend Bethany College of West Virginia the would transfer to Goddard College. With David Mamet he would help found the St. Nicholas Theater Company.

• Film Career

  Macy's film career notably began with small character roles on TV. He would start to garner national attention with his collaborations in films with director David Mamet, such as House of Games, Oleanna and Homicide. He would continue his success as a popular character actor until his Academy Award nominated breakthrough role in the Coen bros film Fargo. He has since starred in several films including Boogie Nights, Pleasantville and Jurassic Park III.

• William H. Macy Timeline

  • 1995: Mr. Holland's Opus
  • 1996: Fargo
  • 1997: Boogie Nights
  • 1998: Pleasantville
  • 1999: Magnolia
  • 2003: The Cooler
  • 2005: Thank You for Smoking
  • 2006: Bobby
  • 2007: Wild Hogs
  • 2008: The Tale of Despereaux

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