William H. Macy

William H.

Macy is an American actor known for playing ordinary men in difficult circumstances—nervous, morally compromised, or quietly desperate.

His performance as the hapless Jerry Lundegaard in *Fargo* (1996) established the type.

He has worked extensively in film, television, and theater, often in ensemble casts: William H. Macy plays Frank Gallagher in *Shameless*.

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