An American actor and writer. He was nominated for an Academy Award for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. He is also a teacher and director in theater, film and television. His film career has been built mostly on his appearances in small, independent films, though he has appeared in summer action films as well. Macy has described his screen persona as "sort of a Middle American, WASPy, Lutheran kind of guy... Everyman". He has won two Emmy Awards and a Screen Actors Guild Award, being nominated for nine Emmy Awards and seven Screen Actors Guild Awards in total. He is also a three-time Golden Globe Award nominee.
Known For
| Birth Location | Miami, Florida, USA |
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| Born | 1950-03-13 |
Movies
Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes
as Trevathan
2024
Ricky Stanicky
as Summerhayes
2024
Maybe I Do
as Sam
2023
2018
Krystal
as Wyatt
2018
Blood Father
as Kirby Curtis
2016
Stealing Cars
as Philip Wyatt
2016
Room
as Robert Newsome
2015
Dial a Prayer
as Bill
2015
Walter
as Dr. Corman
2015
Two-Bit Waltz
as Carl
2014
Rudderless
as Trill
2014
Cake
as Leonard
2014
Psychos
as Det. Milton Arbogast
2014
A Single Shot
as Pitt
2013
Trust Me
as Gary
2013
Citizen Hearst
as Narrator
2013
The Sessions
as Father Brendan
2012
Curious George: Saves the Day
as The Narrator (voice)
2012
The Lincoln Lawyer
as Frank Levin
2011
Return to Jurassic Park
as Self
2011
Dirty Girl
as Ray
2010
Marmaduke
as Don Twombly
2010
Shorts
as Dr. Noseworthy
2009
Heath Ledger: A Tribute
as Self
2009
The Maiden Heist
as George McLendon
2009
The Tale of Despereaux
as Lester (voice)
2008
The Deal
as Charlie Berns
2008
Bart Got a Room
as Ernie Stein
2008
He Was a Quiet Man
as Gene Shelby
2007
Lynch 2
as Self
2007
Wild Hogs
as Dudley Frank
2007
Inland Empire
as Announcer
2006
2006
Bobby
as Paul Ebbers
2006
Everyone's Hero
as Lefty Maginnis (voice)
2006
Choose Your Own Adventure - The Abominable Snowman
as Rudyard North (voice)
2006
Doogal
as Brian (voice)
2006
Thank You for Smoking
as Senator Ortolan Finistirre
2005
Edmond
as Edmond
2005
In Enemy Hands
as Nathan Travers
2005
Sahara
as Admiral Jim Sandecker
2005
The Wool Cap
as Gigot
2004
Cellular
as Sgt. Bob Mooney
2004
Reversible Errors
as Arthur Raven
2004
Spartan
as Stoddard
2004
The Cooler
as Bernie Lootz
2003
Seabiscuit
as Tick Tock McGlaughlin
2003
Out of Order
as Steven
2003
Minnesota Nice
as Self
2003
2003
Stealing Sinatra
as John Irwin
2003
2002
Door to Door
as Bill Porter
2002
Welcome to Collinwood
as Riley
2002
2001
Focus
as Lawrence 'Larry' Newman
2001
Jurassic Park III
as Paul Kirby
2001
Panic
as Alex
2000
State and Main
as Walt Price
2000
Psycho Path
as Self - Actor / Milton Arbogast
2000
That Moment: Magnolia Diary
as Self
2000
Magnolia
as Quiz Kid Donnie Smith
1999
Happy, Texas
as Sheriff Chappy Dent
1999
The Night of the Headless Horseman
as Ichabod Crane
1999
A Slight Case of Murder
as Terry Thorpe
1999
Mystery Men
as Shoveler
1999
Batman Beyond: Tech Wars / Disappearing Inque
as Aaron Herbst
1999
A Civil Action
as James Gordon
1998
The Secret of NIMH 2: Timmy to the Rescue
as Justin (voice)
1998
Jerry and Tom
as Karl
1998
Psycho
as Milton Arbogast
1998
Pleasantville
as George Parker
1998
The Con
as Bobby
1998
1998
Wag the Dog
as CIA Agent Charles Young
1997
Boogie Nights
as Little Bill
1997
Air Force One
as Major Caldwell
1997
Colin Fitz
as Mr. O'Day
1997
Ghosts of Mississippi
as Charlie Crisco
1996
Hit Me
as Policeman
1996
The Writing on the Wall
as Petrocelli
1996
Fargo
as Jerry Lundegaard
1996
Andersonville
as Col. Chandler
1996
Down Periscope
as Captain Knox
1996
Mr. Holland's Opus
as Vice Principal Gene Wolters
1995
Above Suspicion
as Pros. Atty. Schultz
1995
Tall Tale
as Railroad Magnate
1995
Roommates
as Doctor (uncredited)
1995
Evolver
as Evolver (voice)
1995
In the Shadow of Evil
as Dr. Frank Teague
1995
Murder in the First
as Bill McNeill
1995
Oleanna
as John
1994
Dead on Sight
as Steven Meeker
1994
The Client
as Dr. Greenway
1994
Being Human
as Boris
1994
Twenty Bucks
as Property Clerk
1993
Searching for Bobby Fischer
as Tunafish Father
1993
Benny & Joon
as Randy Burch
1993
The Heart of Justice
as Booth
1992
A Murderous Affair: The Carolyn Warmus Story
as Sean Hammel
1992
The Water Engine
as Charles Lang
1992
A Private Matter
as Psychiatrist
1992
In the Line of Duty: Siege at Marion
as Ray Daniels
1992
Shadows and Fog
as Cop
1991
Barton Fink
as Navy Sailor (uncredited)
1991
Homicide
as Tim Sullivan
1991
Things Change
as Billy Drake
1988
Lip Service
as Farmer
1988
House of Games
as Sgt. John Moran
1987
Radio Days
as Radio Voice (voice)
1987
The Last Dragon
as J.J.
1985
The Boy Who Loved Trolls
as Socrates
1984
The Dining Room
as Various
1984
WarGames
as NORAD Officer (uncredited)
1983
The Cradle Will Fall
as Ben Duffy
1983
Without a Trace
as Reporter
1983
Foolin' Around
as Bronski
1980
Somewhere in Time
as Critic
1980
Mystery Man
as Shoveler
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Movies
Krystal
Director
2018
The Layover
Director
2017
Rudderless
Writer
2014
Rudderless
Director
2014
The Deal
Screenplay
2008
Transamerica
Executive Producer
2005
The Wool Cap
Producer
2004
The Wool Cap
Teleplay
2004
Just a Walk in the Park
Teleplay
2002
Door to Door
Writer
2002
A Slight Case of Murder
Writer
1999
A Slight Case of Murder
Teleplay
1999
The Con
Writer
1998
Every Woman's Dream
Teleplay
1996
Above Suspicion
Writer
1995
Lip Service
Director
1988
