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Macon Blair Biography

Birth Name:Macon Blair

Birth Place:Alexandria, Virginia, United States

Profession Actor, Writer, Producer, Director, Stunts

Fast Facts

  • Made his screen acting debut in the short film "Goldfarb" in 1998
  • Started out as an office production assistant for the TV series "Oz" in 1997
  • Executive produced and appeared in the films "Murder Party," "You Hurt My Feelings," and "Blue Ruin․"
  • Wrote the screenplays for "Crabwalk" in 2004, "The Anger Eater" in 2005, and "The Monkey's Paw" in 2013
  • Best known for his role as Dwight in "Blue Ruin" and as Macon in "Murder Party․"

Awards

  • 2014Gotham Independent Film Award-Breakthrough Actor: nominated
  • 2015CinEuphoria-Best Actor - International Competition: nominated
  • 2017Rondo Statuette-Best Independent Film: nominated
  • 2017Grand Jury Prize-Dramatic: winner
  • 2018AFCA Award-Best First Film: nominated
  • 2018Austin Film Award-: winner
  • 2025Austin Film Award-: nominated
  • 2025Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Television Movie: winner