What is William H. Macy’s Net Worth and Salary?

William H. Macy, the American actor, writer, and director, has a combined net worth of $45 million with his wife Felicity Huffman. Macy is best known for his role as Jerry Lundegaard in the movie “Fargo,” which earned him an Academy Award nomination. He has more than 130 acting credits to his name, including “Boogie Nights,” “Wag the Dog,” “Mystery Men,” “Magnolia,” and “The Lincoln Lawyer.”

Macy appeared on 31 episodes of “ER” as Dr. David Morgenstern and began playing Frank Gallagher on the Showtime series “Shameless” in 2011. He has received five Primetime Emmy nominations for his role on “Shameless.”

William H. Macy’s Early Life

William H. Macy, born in Miami, Florida in 1950, was raised in Georgia and Maryland. His father was a World War II veteran and his mother remarried after her first husband died in the war. Macy attended Allegany High School in Cumberland and later studied at Bethany College before transferring to Goddard College where he learned from playwright David Mamet. Macy and Mamet would go on to co-found the St. Nicholas Theater in Chicago and the Atlantic Theater Company in New York. Macy is also an alumnus of New York City’s HB Studio.

Early Career

After graduating from college in 1972, Macy appeared in several David Mamet plays, including “American Buffalo” and “The Water Engine.” He lived in Chicago and Los Angeles before moving to New York City in 1980, where he performed in over fifty Broadway and Off-Broadway productions.

Macy made his television debut in the 1987 miniseries “The Awakening Land” and his film debut in 1980’s “Somewhere in Time.” He guest-starred on several television shows throughout the 1980s, including “Spenser: For Hire,” “Kate & Allie,” and “The Equalizer.” Macy also appeared in the films “The Last Dragon” and “Radio Days.” He first appeared on “Law & Order” in 1990 and returned as a different character in 1992.

William H Macy’s Career Highlights

During the 1990s, Macy appeared in several popular films, including “Benny & Joon,” “Searching for Bobby Fischer,” “Murder in the First,” “Mr. Holland’s Opus,” “Air Force One,” and “Pleasantville.” He also earned critical acclaim for his performance in “Fargo.”

In 2002, Macy portrayed real-life salesman Bill Porter in “Door to Door,” which he also wrote. He has since appeared in numerous films, including “Jurassic Park III,” “Seabiscuit,” and “Thank You for Smoking.”

In 2007, Macy co-starred in “Wild Hogs,” which grossed over $253 million at the box office. He later starred in the David Mamet play “Speed-the-Plow” on Broadway and landed the lead role in the “Shameless” pilot in 2010.

Macy has also directed several films, including “Rudderless,” “The Layover,” and “Krystal,” as well as multiple episodes of “Shameless.” He has written several television films and an episode of “Shameless.”

Felicity Huffman’s Involvement in College Bribery Scandal

On March 12, 2019, Felicity Huffman, wife of William H Macy, was arrested by FBI agents for allegedly paying $15,000 to have someone change her daughter’s incorrect answers on the SAT as part of a widespread college bribery scandal.

Although Macy was not charged with any crimes, the FBI agreed to release Huffman on bond after it was revealed that the couple owns at least $20 million worth of real estate and has $4 million worth of liquid assets.

Huffman eventually pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit mail fraud and honest services mail fraud, and served 11 days in a federal prison in October 2019. Her sentence also included a year of probation, 250 hours of community service, and a $30,000 fine.

Personal Life and Philanthropy

William H. Macy married actress Felicity Huffman in 1997 after 15 years of on-and-off dating. They have two daughters together. Macy got involved with the United Cerebral Palsy Association after filming “Door to Door” and was named a national ambassador in 2003. Macy enjoys playing the ukulele, riding motorcycles, and woodturning. He was featured on the cover of “Fine Woodworking” magazine’s “Wood Turning Basics” issue in 2007.

William H Macy’s Awards and Accolades

William H Macy is a highly acclaimed actor with an impressive list of awards and accolades to his name. He received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor in a Supporting Role for “Fargo” in 1997, and has won awards from the 20/20 Awards, Awards Circuit Community Awards, and Film Independent Spirit Awards for his role in the film.

Macy has been nominated for 14 Primetime Emmys, and has won two for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Miniseries or a Movie and Outstanding Writing for a Miniseries, Movie or a Dramatic Special for “Door to Door” in 2003. He has also been nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, three American Comedy Awards, and 13 Online Film & Television Association Awards. Macy was inducted into the OFTA TV Hall of Fame in 2018.

In addition to his Emmy and Golden Globe wins, Macy has won four Screen Actors Guild Awards, including Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries for “Door to Door” in 2003 and Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for “Shameless” in 2015, 2017, and 2018.

Macy has also won awards from various film festivals, including the Boston Film Festival, Catalina Film Festival, Cinequest San Jose Film Festival, and Denver International Film Festival. He has received Lone Star Film & Television Awards and Prism Awards as well. Macy has also been recognized with Satellite Awards for his performances in “A Slight Case of Murder,” “Happy, Texas,” “Door to Door,” and “Shameless.”

In 2012, Macy received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, cementing his status as one of Hollywood’s most accomplished actors.

Macy and Huffman’s Real Estate Ventures

In 2012, Macy and Huffman bought a 5-bedroom Hollywood Hills home for $3.8 million, which is adjacent to their main residence. The couple put this 4,566 square foot house on rent for $16,500 per month in 2020.

Macy and Huffman also purchased the childhood home of Felicity in Snowmass, Colorado. Unfortunately, the inspection revealed that the house was in such a bad condition that it had to be demolished. Therefore, they built a “Hollywood version of the old house” in its place.

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