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My Take
What draws me to Bill Macy is the quiet durability of his career. Born Wolf Martin Garber in Revere, Massachusetts, he became a household face as Walter on Maude, yet he was just as comfortable on film and stage. To me he typifies the working character actor who never chases the spotlight but quietly anchors every scene he's in. Living to 97 felt fitting for someone whose appeal was rooted in lived-in humanity rather than glamour. I admire performers like him, the dependable ones who earn affection slowly and keep it for a lifetime.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Bill Macy
- Name (Japanese)
- ビル・メイシー
- Reading
- びる・めいしー
- Born
- May 18, 1922 – October 17, 2019
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Taurus / Dog
- Origin
- Revere, Massachusetts, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- film actor / television actor / stage actor
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Samuel J. Tilden High School
- University
- Private
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Bill Macy born?
May 18, 1922 – October 17, 2019.
Where is Bill Macy from?
Bill Macy is from Revere, Massachusetts, United States.
What does Bill Macy do?
Bill Macy works as film actor, television actor, stage actor.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.