Bill Porter as played by William H. Macy in ‘Door to Door’

Actor William H. Macy as he appeared in Door to Door, the 2002 TNT movie based on the true story of Bill Porter. Porter was a door-to-door salesman, successful and persistent despite being born with cerebral palsy. The uplifting movie has become a staple on cable TV since its first release. Macy won an Emmy as outstanding lead actor in a miniseries or movie based on his portrayal of Porter, and won a second Emmy (with Steven Schachter) for writing the film.