Award-winning actor William H. Macy, best known for his unforgettable role in the TV series Shameless, celebrated his 76th birthday on Friday, marking another milestone in a long and respected career in Hollywood.
For decades, Macy has been known for bringing complex and imperfect characters to life on screen. From troubled fathers to desperate dreamers, the veteran performer built a reputation for playing ordinary people caught in difficult situations.
Born on March 13, 1950, in Miami, Florida, Macy’s career spans theater, film and television. His performances have earned him dozens of nominations and awards, including three Screen Actors Guild “Actor” Awards for his performance in Shameless.
William H. Macy attends the 31st Annual Critics Choice Awards at Barker Hangar.Photo by Matt Winkelmeyer/Getty Images for Critics Choice Association
Macy first gained widespread attention for his role in the 1996 crime film Fargo, directed by the Coen Brothers. In the movie, he played Jerry Lundegaard, a struggling car salesman whose desperate plan spirals out of control.
The performance earned Macy an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor, helping launch him into a series of major film roles in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
He later appeared in notable films such as Boogie Nights, Magnolia, Pleasantville, Seabiscuit and Jurassic Park III.
Industry observers often point to his performance style as the key to his success. Macy is known for portraying characters who feel real, people struggling to keep their lives together even as everything around them falls apart.
In 2011, Macy took on the role that would define a new chapter of his career when he starred as Frank Gallagher in Shameless, the long-running Showtime dramedy about a chaotic Chicago family.
Frank Gallagher, the irresponsible and alcoholic father of six children, quickly became one of television’s most talked-about characters. The role brought him multiple Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series, along with several major honors.
Among them were three Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series, which he won in 2015, 2017 and 2018. Macy also received a Satellite Award for Best Actor in a Comedy or Musical Series for the show.
The actor’s connection to Shameless extended beyond acting. Over the years, he also directed several episodes of the series, showing his range as both a performer and filmmaker.
Before becoming a familiar face in film and television, Macy spent years building his craft on stage. Early in his career, he worked closely with playwright and director David Mamet.
Macy originated the role of Bobby in Mamet’s stage production American Buffalo in Chicago, a performance that helped establish him as a serious actor.
He later appeared in several Mamet films and projects, including Oleanna, continuing a creative partnership that lasted for decades.
Throughout his career, Macy also collaborated with major filmmakers such as Paul Thomas Anderson, who cast him in Boogie Nights and Magnolia.
Family Life and Recent Appearances
Away from the screen, Macy has long been married to actress Felicity Huffman. The couple tied the knot in 1997 and share two daughters, Sophia and Georgia.
Their daughter Sophia Macy, 25, recently stepped into the spotlight herself when she appeared on the red carpet for the premiere of the HBO series Rooster in March.
Despite decades in Hollywood, Macy and his family have often kept a relatively low profile.
In a 2017 interview with PEOPLE, Macy shared a glimpse into family life while talking about his daughter’s early interest in movies.
“They didn't even watch television until Sophia broke her collarbone trying to do a handstand,” Macy said. “So we put her in front of the TV and she started watching movies for the first time.”
Even after more than four decades in the entertainment industry, Macy continues to work in film and television.
Recent projects include the 2025 film Train Dreams and The Running Man, where he made a red carpet appearance in New York. As he celebrated his birthday this year, Macy’s long list of performances, from Fargo to Shameless, remains a reminder of his versatility and staying power in Hollywood.
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