Bill Macy
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For the film actor, see William H. Macy.
| Bill Macy | |
| Born | May 18, 1922 Revere, Massachusetts |
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Bill Macy (born May 18, 1922) is an American television and stage actor.
Macy was born Wolf Marvin Garber in Revere, Massachusetts, to Mollie (née Friedopfer) and Michael Garber, a manufacturer.[1] He is best known for his portrayal of Walter Findlay, the long-suffering husband of the title character on the 1970s television sitcom Maude.
Macy was also an original cast member of the long-running theatrical revue Oh! Calcutta!. Since Maude was canceled in 1978, he has made more than 70 appearances on film and television, including a memorable role as the co-inventor of the 'Opti-grab' in the Steve Martin comedy 'The Jerk'. Some of Macy's most recent work can be seen in the Kelsey Grammer situation comedy Back To You.[2]

