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William H. Macy

Born Mar 13, 1950 (age 76)Miami, Florida, USA
Peak Buzz Score
Nov 9 – Dec 8, 2025
5.9Good
#5,188 all-time peopleTop 9%
Current Buzz Score
On June 22, 2026
2.1Quiet
#2,588 among peopleTop 4%

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William H. Macy

William H. Macy (born March 13, 1950) is an American actor. He is known for his roles in small, independent films as well as mainstream movies. Some of his notable performances include Fargo (1996), Air Force One (1997), Boogie Nights (1997), Magnolia (1999), Jurassic Park III (2001), Seabiscuit (2003), Thank You for Smoking (2005), and The Lincoln Lawyer (2011). Macy has received two Emmy Awards and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Fargo. From 2011 to 2021, Macy portrayed Frank Gallagher in the Showtime series Shameless. Macy is married to Felicity Huffman since 1997.

Rank#2,588
Buzz Score2.1
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Known ForActing
Birthday1950
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Daily update · June 22, 2026

William H. Macy ranks #2,588 most popular person with a Buzz Score of 2.1. William H. Macy peaked at #5,188 of all time (Nov 9 - Dec 8, 2025). William H. Macy ranks #1,366 over the past 365 days.

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William H. Macy

Popularity Rankings & History

Current and historical popularity rankings

Ranks on June 22, 2026

Overall popularity
#2,588
People

Ranking History

Peak, 1-year, and top-chart days
Peak Buzz Score
5.9
#5,188Overall rank
Nov 9 - Dec 8, 2025
1-Year Buzz Score
3.5
#1,366Overall rank
Last 365 days
Days at #1
0
Past 365 days
Days in Top 10
0
Past 365 days
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William H. Macy Buzz Score History
Daily Buzz Score over the last 30 days
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William H. Macy Top Movies
William H. Macy's movies ranked by Buzz Score
1
The Running Man
The Running Man
Molie Jernigan · 2025
4.7
2
Train Dreams
Train Dreams
Arn Peeples · 2025
2.9
3
Fargo
Fargo
Jerry Lundegaard · 1996
2.1
4
Ghosts of Mississippi
Ghosts of Mississippi
Charlie Crisco · 1996
2.1
5
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
Trevathan · 2024
2.0
6
Boogie Nights
Boogie Nights
Little Bill · 1997
1.8
7
Magnolia
Magnolia
Quiz Kid Donnie Smith · 1999
1.4
8
Room
Room
Robert · 2015
1.4
9
Inland Empire
Inland Empire
Announcer · 2006
1.3
10
Jurassic Park III
Jurassic Park III
Paul Kirby · 2001
1.2
11
WarGames
WarGames
NORAD Officer (uncredited) · 1983
1.1
12
The Lincoln Lawyer
The Lincoln Lawyer
Frank Levin · 2011
1.0
13
Wag the Dog
Wag the Dog
CIA Agent Charles Young · 1997
1.0
14
Pleasantville
Pleasantville
George Parker · 1998
0.9
15
Benny & Joon
Benny & Joon
Randy Burch · 1993
0.8
16
The Client
The Client
Dr. Greenway · 1994
0.7
17
Seabiscuit
Seabiscuit
Tick Tock McGlaughlin · 2003
0.7
18
Mystery Men
Mystery Men
Shoveler / Eddie · 1999
0.7
19
Air Force One
Air Force One
Major Caldwell · 1997
0.7
20
Wild Hogs
Wild Hogs
Dudley Frank · 2007
0.7
21
Somewhere in Time
Somewhere in Time
Critic [1972] · 1980
0.6
22
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Searching for Bobby Fischer
Tunafish Father · 1993
0.6
23
Ricky Stanicky
Ricky Stanicky
Summerhayes · 2024
0.5
24
Barton Fink
Barton Fink
Navy Sailor (uncredited) · 1991
0.5
25
Thank You for Smoking
Thank You for Smoking
Senator Ortolan Finistirre · 2005
0.5
26
Sahara
Sahara
Admiral Jim Sandecker · 2005
0.4
27
Mr. Holland's Opus
Mr. Holland's Opus
Vice Principal Gene Wolters · 1995
0.3
28
Bobby
Bobby
Paul Ebbers · 2006
0.3
29
The Tale of Despereaux
The Tale of Despereaux
Lester (voice) · 2008
0.3
30
The Last Dragon
The Last Dragon
J.J. · 1985
0.3
31
A Civil Action
A Civil Action
James Gordon · 1998
0.3
32
Doogal
Doogal
Brian (voice) · 2006
0.3
33
Down Periscope
Down Periscope
Captain Knox · 1996
0.2
34
Soul on Fire
Soul on Fire
Jack Buck · 2025
0.2
35
Maybe I Do
Maybe I Do
Sam · 2023
0.2
36
Murder in the First
Murder in the First
Bill McNeill · 1995
0.2
37
Cellular
Cellular
Sgt. Bob Mooney · 2004
0.2
38
Without a Trace
Without a Trace
Reporter · 1983
0.2
39
Everyone's Hero
Everyone's Hero
Lefty Maginnis (voice) · 2006
0.2
40
The Sessions
The Sessions
Father Brendan · 2012
0.2
41
Marmaduke
Marmaduke
Don Twombly · 2010
0.2
42
The Cooler
The Cooler
Bernie Lootz · 2003
0.1
43
Roommates
Roommates
Doctor (uncredited) · 1995
0.1
44
House of Games
House of Games
Sgt. John Moran · 1987
0.1
45
Spartan
Spartan
Stoddard · 2004
0.1
46
Radio Days
Radio Days
Radio Voice (voice) · 1987
0.1
47
Happy, Texas
Happy, Texas
Sheriff Chappy Dent · 1999
0.1
48
The Maiden Heist
The Maiden Heist
George McLendon · 2009
0.1
49
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
Railroad Magnate · 1995
0.1
50
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
Justin (voice) · 1999
0.1
51
Welcome to Collinwood
Welcome to Collinwood
Riley · 2002
0.1
52
Welcome to Collinwood
Welcome to Collinwood
Riley · 2002
0.1
53
Being Human
Being Human
Boris · 1994
0.1
54
Shadows and Fog
Shadows and Fog
Cop · 1991
0.1
55
Homicide
Homicide
Tim Sullivan · 1991
0.1
56
Twenty Bucks
Twenty Bucks
Property Clerk · 1993
0.0
57
Bart Got a Room
Bart Got a Room
Ernie Stein · 2008
0.0
58
Things Change
Things Change
Billy Drake · 1988
0.0
59
Panic
Panic
Alex · 2000
0.0
60
Oleanna
Oleanna
John · 1994
0.0
61
Foolin' Around
Foolin' Around
Bronski · 1980
0.0
62
A Private Matter
A Private Matter
Psychiatrist · 1992
0.0
63
Lip Service
Lip Service
Farmer · 1988
0.0
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