William H. Macy on "delicious" role in "Shameless"

Emmy Award-winning actor William H. Macy is well known for his roles in "Boogie Nights," "Fargo," and the Oscar-winning film, "Room." But for the past seven seasons, he's also starred as Frank Gallagher, an addict and troublesome single father on Showtime's hit series, "Shameless." Macy joins "CBS This Morning" to discuss his character and tackling taboo but "moral" topics on the show.

[@riri7352]

I can't not see frank. It just seems like he's doing this to get money for drugs 😂😂😂

[@ISubscribeToYou3]

Riri zedd lmao ikr

[@loreleicritelli3546]

Riri zedd I know!

[@carlito087]

Thank you....😂😂😂

[@MrSidney9]

I know lol

[@cias_food]

Riri 😂😂

[@steve410]

Shameless wouldn't be shameless without William Macy period. Frank makes the show lol he is so funny

[@MackDaddyVic]

I agreeeeee

[@Lara-we1ww]

nah fiona's right there. lip too. frank is interesting but in an annoying way

[@masterofreality5528]

​@@Lara-we1wwNo one is watching it bcs of fiona or lip. It's bcs of frank

[@asdf0747]

@@masterofreality5528 nah, i'd say earilier, Lip was far more mature and more eundurable. Fiona just was not a good storyline wise overall. it's unfortunate but it's the truth.

[@NazriB]

Lies again? Si Ling USD SGD

[@ericv79flh]

One of my favorite actors. He plays Frank Gallagher almost too well.

[@mchllwoods]

Koa Kulani they say in order to be a good actor u need to bring in a little bit of yourself into the role so I've been wondering if William can relate to Frank in any way.

[@brian9535]

Michelle Woods that's a slanted interpretation. not necessarily.

[@leelew.1462]

I agree, just too damn good. I literally cry laughing at him. He is ridiculously a good actor playing Frank.

[@deborahhoffman7394]

Koa Kulani He has created an iconic character in Frank.

[@Cam12369]

It’s almost like he IS frank

[@katkelliher703]

They are really focusing on his sex scenes/romantic scenes when there is SO much more to his character. His scams and monologue rants are the funniest! Love the show

[@cboog500]

I still don’t understand HOW he didn’t win an Emmy for this role. He deserved it honestly. He was an ICON in this role 👏

[@deemanwah4849]

William Macy is too good of an actor tho. Growing up my dad was an actual alcoholic. Lemme tell u Macy portrays a alcoholic soooo on frickin point u just gotta believe his role!!

[@yhungmayo]

Same here! He’s brilliant

[@madeleinespellmeyer1041]

it’s weird to see him not as frank

[@meganmelroe918]

A lot of people hate Frank, and hate William himself because of it. It just proves how much of an amazing actor he is!

[@somchais123]

hate? who tf hate frank

[@Charlie_Alpha_Lima]

Nope. Not buying this CBS interview. This is just another one of Frank's schemes.

[@asianpower3000]

He's such a good actor whenever i see him in interviews it always sounds like he's planning something...

[@jonhubbard5787]

They don't hit the fact his character is extremly intelligent, and very awoke to the true ways of the world. The chickens just pick around sex scenes. Typical.

[@tonym994]

Lip inherited his smarts. but squandered them like his Dad. Frank's articulations often are part of his life long con job to anyone who'll listen. this typing is while the last season (11) is airing, and it doesn't look like Lip will ever resume his higher education. and Sunday nite? 1/31/21 I'm not gonna tell you guys what happened. no spoilers here.

[@awhu5696]

I am sorry but I can’t stop laughing. Ik this isn’t frank but I keep imaging him as saying “Jesusss” 😂😂😂

[@johnkincaid7051]

Even out of character , he seems in character.

[@mandozamora4353]

He is the best of the whole cast. I really thought he was a real life homeless lmfao

[@zachcooper2759]

Mando Zamora “come on, he has a house .. he’s just not always welcome in it”- Frank

[@tonym994]

@@zachcooper2759 why you don't have 500 thumbs up is beyond me. never missed an episode of 'shameless'.

[@__Dja]

Nobody could fill the role of Frank like him, incredible actor

[@carlkhoury2104]

"you prepare your children for the road not the road for your children" it's just like frank spitting some truths like he always does at the alibi

[@numoverper]

Damn he looks so much younger than his CBS's interview from 2014!!! I guess his new liver as probably something to do with it, Lol

[@philsteinberg3453]

numoverper lmao

[@nogotrobot7954]

i almost spit my wine out. lmao

[@nickeyfynn3270]

very good actor

[@charkie5830]

Hearing Frank Gallagher say “oh my golly” SENT me

[@hoodphora2702]

he’s actually really attractive

[@thequeenofhope4006]

Silver fox

[@haterface8812]

So weird that Frank from Shameless is married to Lynette from Desperate Housewives! Damn good at acting, both of them!

[@conleach7101]

Agreed- love both of the shows

[@keshyajewelry5349]

Frank can do anything for money 😂😂😂😂😂

[@fazeclash4017]

💯

[@angry_hamburger8924]

Shameless..The one kind of that serial..All 7 seasons same house,actors etc....BRAVO!

[@burntbooty]

Angry _ Hamburger except mandy milkovich haha

[@DannyBernie]

It's not really one of a kind though since it's based off of the UK series of the same name. Which has 11 series/seasons.

[@haterface8812]

Danny B Their plots are different though. Specially after Season one is over.

[@DannyBernie]

HATER FACE Really? I might give it a shot then. The Office US did something similar where they eventually did their own thing and it worked.

[@haterface8812]

Danny B And I didn't know the office had a UK version also. How interesting. I know teen mom is now doing a UK version but u prob don't watch that, LOL.

[@Symphonia30]

Wow William really does enjoy his role as Frank

[@loveslela]

William H Macy is a wonderful actor! The cast of Shameless is the best to watch. Love all of the characters. They all pulled their weight in the series. I binge watched it and so glad I did. I am a 75 and a big fan of the show. More! More! More!

[@joemckim1183]

Macy is able to play 3 completely different characters in Frank Gallagher on Shameless, David Morganstern on ER and Jerry Lundegaard in Fargo. Such a diverse and talented actor.

[@melanieramadi3870]

3:05 she forgot his name and called him Frank. 😂😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@kevynjimenez6089]

Who doesn’t love/hate Frank!? He’s literally one of the funniest people we’ll ever see on TV 😩😂 i love Shameless

[@sethabdou7607]

I know it must be weird for kids to see their actor parents play extreme roles but jesus christ imagine your father playing Frank Gallagher

[@criswebb7470]

This man is SUCH an amazing actor.

[@ugbedeahmed1257]

Hi

[@Brandlinepeople]

William H Macy as Frank Galagher gotta be one of the best castings ever

[@mariel4334]

he's my favorite actor in the show

[@emme2795]

nightowl777 he's like the leader of the show

[@bakersfieldallstar8058]

Mines too hate the kids!!!

[@tidepride86]

@@bakersfieldallstar8058 I can't stand Ian. "The gay one with all the problems" lmao

[@wolverineiscool7161]

one of my favourite actors ever!...just love the dude, he is so good in any role he's given

[@meshalkazman6892]

OMG Frank I cannot imagine how the show would be like without Frank he is amazing

[@dmeloking782]

one of the best shows on TV

[@madtingz2288]

He plays the part so well

[@d.9829]

Best Frank scene was the PTA confession...Frank is the man

[@lionessmummy4418]

I've always appreciated his honesty and charisma.

[@prissylots4060]

I love you Mr. Macy, you got to get an award for this role!!!

[@kas7344]

One of the best characters, also entertaining no matter how annoying he gets..

[@shefchenko111]

One of the most underrated actors for sure

[@blueeyed5074]

I love how surprised he is that someone hit on him =))

[@salompita]

Love this guy great actor funny too

[@Sandy-lg6ez]

It takes a really good actor to play a character part so well that you hate them and wanna smack em upside the head with a brick. William H. Macy is one such actor.

[@bendejo8]

Its always crazy to see someone amazing at acting as themselves

[@elisabethcordrey1336]

Maryland?! That's where I live and that makes me smile :)

[@DuckGoddies]

It's so strange all the people calling him Frank in the comments..his name is William lol

[@mattsteelman7457]

Right, because we totally don't already know that.

[@trblemker00]

No he is frank

[@DuckGoddies]

I’d probably start to freak out if I was in his shoes and everybody just called me frank..that was my point lol.

[@officialjosha]

"Margo" wat

[@opalwoodoldacc3472]

IKR I was looking for a comment Saying this!

[@MrSidney9]

Wow ! he sounds just like Frank. I can barely tell whether he's acting here or not.

[@julienriegel8246]

Such an incredible actor !

[@pumpkingirl4229]

An Actor at it's Best!!! 💐💐💐💐🏆🏆🏆

[@MrSk8dr]

Love this guy

[@sloaneisenbart9347]

i cant remember the episode, and i cant find the scene on youtube, but when "frank" rises out of the snow after another night boozing. idk why but just the thought makes me laugh

[@samdawson7305]

Frank has to be one of the best acter the whole time I watch the show I want him dead cuz his character is such an ass xD

[@futuremvpttv7370]

He’s toooooo good of an actor

[@arthurwatt4144]

Show is hard to watch sometimes. I find myself yelling at the tv for some of the bad things the charecters do. But macy is a genius.

[@shibrandom]

Yes I laugh I yell I cry. Good show

[@momomommo1987]

i love this man

[@Ashutosh9299]

He’s the backbone❤️🔥

[@Tittytom]

Could you imagine being married to frank for 20 years? Poor lady.

[@kylehd14]

Watching this while watching shameless😂

[@gollese]

Same! rewatching it, so good serie!

[@KKFilms]

Same!! lol

[@ceoofreviews2142]

Me too right now

[@igobykil5311]

Rewatching the whole thing got 6 more seasons b4 season 11 comes out gotta go fast lol

[@silkpassionqt]

love this guy

[@brandonsalisbury7182]

I actually first seen him in Fargo when I was a kid but yea this is definitely his best role he really makes a realistic alcoholic & drug addict! I bet he has a blast doing this role! 😅

[@t-dog7401]

Watching these guys in real life and I was like: WTF.... Well this indicates how great they are as actors......

[@ahmedfakhir]

Adore him

[@annienjoki3157]

My favourite person on shameless 💚

[@alfredovigano9841]

He's a really good actor

[@philsteinberg3453]

I love him so much lol.

[@kg8063]

All I hear is "surround sound bitching", I remember that phrase from Shameless. He's awesome on the show.

[@TheKKIIDD1412]

I can’t unsee frank ahaha

[@eligebrown8998]

Really great show.

[@notwerkinginthishouse8634]

It's weird seeing an actor without seeing his character

[@jaimereynolds258]

Great show

[@tonarigsby7239]

I love Frank

[@bonzogoTrump]

I just love the show Shameless.

[@davesnyder4231]

Hes so good, love macy

[@_Majoras]

he looks like he could be mark hammils dad 🤣 we need footage of him saying to mark 'i am your father'

[@lakotacreech8318]

Frank is such a bad person.... LOVE IT.

[@scottbashaw1761]

Christopher Walken should have played grandfather on show as Carl looks like him an Christopher could have given Carl some advice or his lion speech

[@nancymansaray8611]

i love him

[@fellner1234]

hard working!!!! are you kidding me!!!!

[@miathompson4127]

Are they going to put szn 10 on Netflix

[@kylec.8350]

Legend period

[@macyschannel9231]

i think frank was the best character but sometimes not love hate relationship, but he’s one of the best actors ever

[@AliAhmed-kk8lt]

Plz There is a film for William H macy The song in the finale began with this lyrics Taking fruit from tree Even scavengers need to eat.... I cant find this song Anyone help me

[@JMac-27]

makes so much sense he's related to Felicity Huffman. That college entrance scam has Frank Gallagher written allover it!!! 😂

[@paydaymelon1544]

How is this Frank, the accent he plays is spot on

[@jank8365]

👍🎉 HE IS SO AWESOME 🎉👍

[@christophereaton4694]

Macy is a treasure. He plays the fool with aplomb.

[@jazzmingarcia9334]

She called him Frank😂💀

[@codyherman2977]

Emmy was a terrific actor and played her role perfectly but she was no Frank Gallagher. Frank’s scenes were cant miss tv. Fiona’s scenes got repetitive and boring. It was basically just her and whoever she’s banging at the time having a deep convo. I found myself fast forwarding through most of her scenes the second time I watched the show. Frank on the other hand, you don’t skip his scenes

[@Jnf4uk]

No matter where I see him it’s always “Frank” 😂

[@alexj904]

I love frank hes the icon on shameless. Hes awesome n natural

[@SoupyGal]

Best character on the show

[@Rad-Soup]

it's the male butterface

[@liamboyd6882]

in my opinion video games and tv are the best places to tell a good story. if its done right.

[@lolyframboise]

He sounds like frank

[@geraldmvumi2017]

William 😂this guy is a badass💯

[@Leddrums]

William Macy great actor

[@anubisr720]

Fuken love Frank hes da best one in shameless fo sho....

[@N-wordScissorhands]

He was good in Thank you for Smoking.