William H. Macy
Actor with acclaimed roles in film and TV
Born
March 13th, 1950
75 years ago
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, director, and screenwriter, prominent in film and television. Gained recognition for roles in 'Fargo' as Jerry Lundegaard and in the acclaimed series 'Shameless' as Frank Gallagher. Received multiple award nominations throughout the career, including an Academy Award nomination for Best Supporting Actor.
Starred in 'Fargo', earning an Oscar nomination
Portrayed Frank Gallagher in 'Shameless'
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