DOB: March 13, 1950
Background: Macy is an American actor and writer who was born in Miami, Florida. He became involved with theatre while at Goddard College and performed in several school productions. He then moved to Chicago and co-founded the St. Nicholas Theater Company with playwright David Mamet.
Filmography: After moving to New York City, he appeared in over 50 off-Broadway and Broadway productions. He has starred in Mamet films "House of Games," "Things Change," "Homicide," "Oleanna," "Wag the Dog," "State and Main," and "Spartan." His other films have included "Fargo," "Benny and Joon," "Above Suspicion," "Mr. Holland's Opus," "Ghosts of Mississippi," "Air Force One," "Boogie Nights," "Pleasantville," "Psycho," "Magnolia," "Jurassic Park III," "Panic," "Seabiscuit," "The Cooler", "Bobby," "Wild Hogs," and "The Lincoln Lawyer." His TV projects have included "E.R.," "Sports Night," "Door to Door," "A Slight Case of Murder," "The Wool Cap," and "Shameless."
Academy Awards:
Best Supporting Actor Nomination
"Fargo" (1996); lost to Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Jerry Maguire")
Emmy Awards: Wins - Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor ("Door to Door," 2003); Best TV Movie/Miniseries Writing ("Door to Door," 2003)
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Nomination
"The Wool Cap" (2005); lost to "Warm Springs"
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nominations
"Nightmares and Dreamscapes" (2007); lost to Robert Duvall ("Broken Trail"
"The Wool Cap" (2005); lost to Geoffrey Rush ("The Life and Death of Peter Sellers")
"A Slight Case of Murder" (2000); lost to Jack Lemmon ("Tuesdays with Morrie")
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Supporting Actor Nomination
"Stealing Sinatra" (2004); lost to Jeffrey Wright ("Angels in America")
Best Comedy Guest Actor Nomination
"Sports Night" (2000); lost to Bruce Willis ("Friends")
Best Drama Guest Actor Nomination
"E.R." (1997); lost to Pruitt Taylor Vince ("Murder One")
Golden Globes:
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nominations
"The Wool Cap" (2005); lost to Geoffrey Rush ("The Life and Death of Peter Sellers)
"Door to Door" (2003); lost to Albert Finney ("The Gathering Storm")
SAG Awards: Win - Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor ("Door to Door," 2003)
Best Film Ensemble Nominations
"Bobby" (2007); lost to "Little Miss Sunshine"
"Seabiscuit" (2004); lost to "Lord of the Rings: Return of the King"
"Magnolia" (2000); lost to "American Beauty"
"Boogie Nights" (1998); lost to "The Full Monty"
Best Film Supporting Actor Nomination
"Fargo" (1997); lost to Cuba Gooding, Jr. ("Jerry Maguire")
Best TV Movie/Miniseries Actor Nomination
"Nightmares and Dreamscapes" (2007); lost to Jeremy Irons ("Elizabeth I")
"The Wool Cap" (2005); lost to Geoffrey Rush ("The Life and Death of Peter Sellers")




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