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Bill Macy(1922-2019)

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Bill Macy at an event for Surviving Christmas (2004)
Unable to gain acceptance into an American medical school, aspiring physician Jeff Marx studies abroad in a small Latin American medical program run by the country's dictator.
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Bad Medicine (1985)
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Bill Macy was born on 18 May 1922 in Revere, Massachusetts, USA. He was an actor, known for The Jerk (1979), Maude (1972) and Surviving Christmas (2004). He was married to Samantha Harper and Judith Janus. He died on 17 October 2019 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
BornMay 18, 1922
DiedOctober 17, 2019(97)
BornMay 18, 1922
DiedOctober 17, 2019(97)
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  • Awards
    • 3 nominations total

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Known for

Steve Martin in The Jerk (1979)
The Jerk
7.1
  • Stan Fox
  • 1979
Bea Arthur in Maude (1972)
Maude
7.3
TV Series
  • Walter Findlay
Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini in Surviving Christmas (2004)
Surviving Christmas
5.5
  • Doo-Dah
  • 2004
Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal in Analyze This (1999)
Analyze This
6.7
  • Dr. Isaac Sobel
  • 1999

Credits

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Actor



  • Jada Pinkett Smith in Hawthorne (2009)
    Hawthorne
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Mr. Rickles
    • 2010
  • True Jackson, VP (2008)
    True Jackson, VP
    5.9
    TV Series
    • 2010
  • Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton in Back to You (2007)
    Back to You
    6.5
    TV Series
    • Troy
    • 2007
  • Jason Lee, Jaime Pressly, Ethan Suplee, Eddie Steeples, and Nadine Velazquez in My Name Is Earl (2005)
    My Name Is Earl
    7.8
    TV Series
    • Whiskey Pete
    • 2007
  • Susan Sarandon, Billy Bob Thornton, and Seann William Scott in Mr. Woodcock (2007)
    Mr. Woodcock
    5.2
    • Mr. Woodcock's Dad
    • 2007
  • Neil Patrick Harris, Alyson Hannigan, Jason Segel, Josh Radnor, and Cobie Smulders in How I Met Your Mother (2005)
    How I Met Your Mother
    8.3
    TV Series
    • Man Sitting Next to Barney on the Subway (uncredited)
    • 2007
  • Vanessa Marcil, Tom Selleck, Josh Duhamel, Camille Guaty, James Lesure, and Molly Sims in Las Vegas (2003)
    Las Vegas
    7.4
    TV Series
    • Sharkey Rosenthal
    • 2006
  • Cameron Diaz, Jude Law, Kate Winslet, and Jack Black in The Holiday (2006)
    The Holiday
    7.0
    • Ernie
    • 2006
  • Early Bird
    3.5
    TV Movie
    • Harold
    • 2005
  • Pamela Anderson in Stacked (2005)
    Stacked
    6.0
    TV Series
    • Charlie
    • 2005
  • Heather Locklear and Blair Underwood in LAX (2004)
    LAX
    6.1
    TV Series
    • Martin
    • 2004
  • Ben Affleck and James Gandolfini in Surviving Christmas (2004)
    Surviving Christmas
    5.5
    • Doo-Dah
    • 2004
  • Anthony Edwards, Julianna Margulies, Ming-Na Wen, Noah Wyle, Laura Innes, Alex Kingston, Eriq La Salle, Kellie Martin, Paul McCrane, Michael Michele, Erik Palladino, Maura Tierney, and Goran Visnjic in ER (1994)
    ER
    7.9
    TV Series
    • Richard Gould
    • 2004
  • Damon Wayans, Tisha Campbell, Jazz Raycole, George Gore II, Parker McKenna Posey, and Christine Dollman in My Wife and Kids (2000)
    My Wife and Kids
    6.9
    TV Series
    • Drive Thru Attendant
    • 2002
  • Alvin Alvarez, Bobby Gonzalez, Vaneza Leza Pitynski, and Jeffrey Licon in The Brothers Garcia (2000)
    The Brothers Garcia
    6.8
    TV Series
    • Mr. Aguayo
    • 2001

Soundtrack



  • Robert De Niro and Billy Crystal in Analyze This (1999)
    Analyze This
    6.7
    • performer: "You Must Have Been A Beautiful Baby"
    • 1999
  • Bea Arthur in Maude (1972)
    Maude
    7.3
    TV Series
    • performer: "Lena from Palesteena", "Girls", "America, I Love You"
    • performer: "The Second Time Around"
    • 1972–1973

Videos4

Official Trailer
Trailer 1:09
Official Trailer
The Late Show
Trailer 1:54
The Late Show
The Late Show
Trailer 1:54
The Late Show
Maude
Trailer 0:57
Maude
Maude
Trailer 0:58
Maude

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • William Macy
  • Height
    • 5′ 10½″ (1.79 m)
  • Born
    • May 18, 1922
    • Revere, Massachusetts, USA
  • Died
    • October 17, 2019
    • Los Angeles, California, USA(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Samantha HarperMay 4, 1975 - October 17, 2019 (his death)
  • Other works
    Stage Play: Oh! Calcutta! Musical revue. Conceived by Kenneth Tynan. Contributions by Samuel Beckett, Jules Feiffer, Dan Greenburg, John Lennon, Jacques Levy [earliest Broadway credit], Leonard Melfi, David Newman, Robert Benton, Sam Shepard, Clovis Trouille, Kenneth Tynan and Sherman Yellen. Music and Lyrics, The Open Window: Robert Dennis, Peter Schickele and Stanley Walden. Musical Director: Norman Bergen. Choreographed by Margo Sappington. Directed by Jacques Levy. Eden Theatre (moved to The Belasco Theatre from 25 Feb 1971- close). 17 Jun 1969- 12 Aug 1972 (1314 performances). Cast: Raina Barrett (as "Performer"), Mark Dempsey (as "Performer"), Robert Dennis (as "The Open Window Performer"), Katie Drew-Wilkinson (as "Performer"), Boni Enten (as "Performer"), Bill Macy (as "Performer"), Alan Rachins (as "Performer"), Leon Russom (as "Performer"), Margo Sappington (as "Performer"), Peter Schickele (as "The Open Window Performer"), Nancy Tribush (as "Performer"), Stanley Walden (as "The Open Window Performer"), George Welbes (as "Performer"). Replacement actors during Eden Theatre run: Mel Auston (as "Performer"), Maureen Byrnes (as "Performer"), Michael Callahan (as "Performer"), B.J. DeSimone (as "Performer"), Ray Edelstein (as "Performer"), Gene GeBauer (as "Performer"), Samantha Harper (as "Performer"), Patricia Hawkins (as "Performer"), Kathrin King (as "Performer"), William Knight (as "Performer"), Mitchell McGuire (as "Performer"), Lynn Oliver (as "Performer"), Eddie Phillips Jr. (as "Performer"), Pamela Pilkenton (as "Performer"), Gary Rethmeier (as "Performer"), Michael Riordan (as "Performer"), Martin Speer (as "Performer"). Replacement actors during Belasco Theatre run: Mel Auston (as "Performer"), Lawrie Driscoll (as "Performer"), Samantha Harper (as "Performer"), Cyndi Howard (as "Performer"), William Knight (as "Performer"), Eddie Phillips (as "Performer"), Pamela Pilkenton (as "Performer"), Gary Rethmeier (as "Performer"). Standbys: Ray Edelstein (as "All Men"), Ellie Smith (as "All Women"). Produced by Hillard Elkins. Produced in association with Michael White, Gordon Crowe and George Platt.

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  • Trivia
    William H. Macy was forced to use that rather formal moniker when he became an actor because Bill Macy already "owned" the name with the professional unions.

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  • When did Bill Macy die?
    October 17, 2019
  • How did Bill Macy die?
    Undisclosed
  • How old was Bill Macy when he died?
    97 years old
  • Where did Bill Macy die?
    Los Angeles, California, USA
  • When was Bill Macy born?
    May 18, 1922

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