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The 2011 character William H Macy called “the role of the century”
William H Macy described his role as Frank Gallagher in the US version of *Shameless* as “the role of the century”, saying it changed the course of his career. The long-running comedy-drama gave him an unusually sustained opportunity to explore a deeply flawed but charismatic character, helping cement his profile with a new generation of viewers.
Macy began playing the alcoholic, neglectful patriarch of the Gallagher family when *Shameless* premiered in 2011, and continued for all 11 series until 2021. The programme was adapted from the British series of the same name and became one of Showtime’s longest-running scripted dramas, with Macy receiving multiple award nominations for his performance.
In short
- Macy called Frank Gallagher “the role of the century”.
- *Shameless* ran for 11 series from 2011 to 2021.
- The US show adapted the original British series.
Explained simply
Shameless is an American comedy-drama that premiered on Showtime in 2011. It was adapted from a British series of the same name. William H Macy played Frank Gallagher, an alcoholic father at the centre of a struggling working-class family.
Macy played Frank Gallagher throughout the show's full run, all eleven series until 2021. The role gave him an extended opportunity to develop a deeply flawed but charismatic character, earning him multiple award nominations. The show became one of Showtime's longest-running scripted dramas.
Before Shameless, Macy was primarily known for supporting film roles. The extended lead role in a television series helped establish him with a broader audience and demonstrated his dramatic acting range.