Date of Birth: March 13, 1950
Zodiac Sign: Pisces
Biography
William H. Macy is an accomplished American actor, born on March 13, 1950, in Miami, Florida. He grew up in Georgia and Maryland, where his father worked as an Air Force pilot and his mother was a homemaker. Macy attended Allegany High School and later studied veterinary medicine at Bethany College in West Virginia. However, he quickly realized his passion for acting and transferred to Goddard College in Vermont, where he studied theater under David Mamet. Macy’s career began in theater, where he co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater Company in Chicago with Mamet. He made his film debut in the 1980s and gained widespread recognition for his role in the film “Fargo” (1996), which earned him an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor. Over the years, Macy has appeared in numerous films and television shows, including “Boogie Nights,” “Magnolia,” and the critically acclaimed TV series “Shameless,” in which he plays the character Frank Gallagher. Macy is also a talented writer and director, having directed films like “Rudderless” (2014) and “The Layover” (2017). He is married to actress Felicity Huffman, and the couple has two daughters.
5 Interesting Facts about William H. Macy
1. William H. Macy has won two Emmy Awards for his role in the TV series “Shameless.”
2. He is a co-founder of the Atlantic Theater Company in New York City.
3. Macy is known for his collaboration with playwright and director David Mamet, having appeared in several of Mamet’s films and plays.
4. He is an accomplished woodworker and enjoys building furniture in his spare time.
5. Macy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2009.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from William H. Macy
1. “Nobody became an actor because he had a good childhood.”
2. “I think the best work flows out of a collaborative environment.”
3. “You take on projects, and you don’t know where it’s going to end up.”
4. “The most difficult thing about being an actor is to be yourself.”
5. “It’s more interesting to be a little bit weird and have a personality than to be just like everyone else.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
William H. Macy’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $45 million.
Children
William H. Macy and Felicity Huffman have two daughters: Sophia Grace Macy (born December 1, 2000) and Georgia Grace Macy (born March 14, 2002).
Relevant Links
1. [William H. Macy – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0000513/
2. [William H. Macy – Biography on Biography.com](https://www.biography.com/actor/william-h-macy
4. [Atlantic Theater Company](https://atlantictheater.org/
5. [William H. Macy on Hollywood Walk of Fame](http://www.walkoffame.com/william-h-macy
