William H. Macy

58 credits on file—51 films and 7 shows, spanning 1980–2025.

67 Average MEANRANK
across 58 scored credits

58 Credits
in the catalogue

45 Years active
1980–2025

Mostly Drama Comedy Thriller Crime Action

Also credited for directing (2), writing (1).

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Highest rated Batman Beyond (1999) A 86

Awards

On record for their credited titles

Emmys 7 nominations

Golden Globes 3 nominations

Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2021
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2018
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2017
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2016
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2015
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Shameless · 2014
Nominated Emmy · Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series ER · 1997
Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy Shameless · 2018
Nominated Golden Globe · Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy Shameless · 2015
Nominated Golden Globe · Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture Seabiscuit · 2003

4 Wins

20 Nominations

All 24 wins and nominations

All credits

B 76

Thank You for Smoking

2005 · 76/100

C 61

Cellular

2004 · 61/100

C 62

Spartan

2004 · 62/100

B 71

Seabiscuit

2003 · 71/100

C 67

The Cooler

2003 · 67/100

D 57

Welcome to Collinwood

2002 · 57/100

D 56

Jurassic Park III

2001 · 56/100

C 67

State and Main

2000 · 67/100

A 86

Batman Beyond

1999–2001 · 86/100

C 63

Happy, Texas

1999 · 63/100

B 79

Magnolia

1999 · 79/100

C 60

Mystery Men

1999 · 60/100

C 65

A Civil Action

1998 · 65/100

B 76

Pleasantville

1998 · 76/100

A 86

Sports Night

1998–2000 · 86/100

C 64

Air Force One

1997 · 64/100

A 80

Boogie Nights

1997 · 80/100

B 73

Wag the Dog

1997 · 73/100

D 51

Down Periscope

1996 · 51/100

A 83

Fargo

1996 · 83/100

C 63

Ghosts of Mississippi

1996 · 63/100

B 73

Mr. Holland's Opus

1995 · 73/100

B 73

Murder in the First

1995 · 73/100

B 76

1994–2009 · 76/100

Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2018	Winner
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2017	Winner
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2015	Winner
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	Magnolia · 1999	Nominee
Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture	Boogie Nights · 1997	Nominee

Best Actor in a Musical or Comedy Series	Shameless · 2019	Nominee
Best Actor in a Television Series – Drama	Shameless · 2011	Nominee
Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy	Shameless · 2015	Nominee

Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2021	Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2018	Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2017	Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2016	Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2015	Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series	Shameless · 2014	Nominee