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It sure is boring to be around people who are in character all the time. I always find it's closer to mental illness than acting excellence.

William H. Macy

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William H. Macy
Age: 74
Born: 1950
Born: March 13
Actor
Character Actor
Film Actor
Film Director
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Teacher
Television Actor
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Miami
Florida
William Hall Macy
William Hall Macy Jr.
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