Franklyn Richard "Rick" Macy (born October 18, 1953) is a

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actor who has played the role of Joseph Smith, Sr. in several films and has also played other roles in films produced by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, in Latter-day Saint cinema and in films produced in Utah or by Latter-day Saints aimed at a wider audience. In 2006, Macy had a role in the feature film '' Outlaw Trail: The Treasure of Butch Cassidy'', portraying the mayor of

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. He also has appeared in ''

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'' (1989) and had the role of Dr. Thomas Almoldovar in ''The Butter Cream Gang in Secret of Treasure Mountain'', a direct-to-video production of

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made in 1993. This role has been inaccurately described as Macy's debut. Macy played the role of Helam in ''

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''. He has also played roles in other widely distributed LDS Church productions, including that of the Creditor in "The Mediator," a film about mercy and justice. Macy also had roles in '' Brigham City'', '' Little Secrets'', '' Out of Step'' and '' Money or Mission'', among other films. He was also the casting director for the 1993 film ''

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''. Macy is married to Marsha, and has three children with her.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Macy, Rick 1953 births Living people American Latter Day Saints 21st-century American male actors 20th-century American male actors