studied acting at

studied acting at universities Bethany and Goddard. In the second wave was professor David Mamet, author and theatrical director who would work on frequent occasions throughout his career. After graduating, Macy joined Mamet's theater company, where he remained until 1978, when he moved to New York. Michael Shvo He continued to appear in plays, and also made minor works in television, voice and voice-overs in commercials and some short productions. In 1985 he returned to coincide with Mamet, with whom he formed a new troupe, whose works were performed even on Broadway. At the same time continued working in television, now in major productions, and finally started acting in films for the cinema. His career in films was constant since then, mostly appearing in supporting roles, but also in some leading roles, as in Fargo, 1996.Macy married in 1997 to actress Felicity Huffman and has two daughters.