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'''Eric James McCormack''' (b. [[April 18]] [[1963]],[http://www.nndb.com/people/580/000044448/] in [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]]) is an [[Emmy Award]]-winning [[Canada|Canadian]]-[[United States|American]] [[actor]] of [[Canada|Canadian]], [[Irish people|Irish]] and [[Cherokee]] descent. He maintains residences in [[Los Angeles]] and [[Vancouver]].
'''Eric James McCormack''' (born [[April 18]] [[1963]])<ref name="filmr">http://www.filmreference.com/film/52/Eric-McCormack.html</ref> is an [[Emmy Award]]-winning [[Canada|Canadian]]-[[United States|American]] [[actor]].


==Biography==
==Biography==
===Education===
===Early life===
McCormack was born in [[Toronto, Ontario|Toronto]], [[Ontario]], [[Canada]], the son of Doris, a homemaker, and Keith McCormack, an [[oil]] company financial analyst.<ref name="filmr"/> He has [[Cherokee]] and Scottish ancestry.<ref>http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-150479621.html</ref><ref>http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/v5/content/subscribe?user_URL=http://www.theglobeandmail.com%2Fservlet%2Fstory%2FRTGAM.20060529.wxmccormack30%2FBNStory%2FEntertainment%2Fhome&ord=8818362&brand=theglobeandmail&force_login=true</ref> McCormack attended Sir [[John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute]] in [[Scarborough, Ontario]]. Educated and trained as an actor in Canada at the [[Ryerson University]] School of Theatre in Toronto,<ref name="actors">Stated in interview on ''[[Inside the Actors Studio]]''</ref> McCormack has been appearing in television productions since his debut in 1986.
He attended Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario.

Educated and trained as an actor in Canada at the [[Ryerson University]] School of Theatre in Toronto, McCormack has been appearing in television productions since his debut in 1986.


===Acting career===
===Acting career===
He played Colonel Francis Clay Mosby in the 1-hour [[Western (genre)|Western]] [[television]] [[miniseries]] ''[[Lonesome Dove]]: The Series'' (1994), and ''Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'' (1995).
McCormack played Colonel Francis Clay Mosby in the 1-hour [[Western (genre)|Western]] [[television]] [[miniseries]] ''[[Lonesome Dove]]: The Series'' (1994), and ''Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years'' (1995). He starred as the immortal Matthew McCormick in the [[Highlander (TV series)|''Highlander: The Series'']] episode "Manhunt" (1996). In 1997, he appeared in [[The Outer Limits]] in the episode "[[Tempests]]". In 1998, McCormack starred in the cult hit film ''[[Free Enterprise]]'' with [[William Shatner]], playing a character based closely on the life of the film's co-writer [[Mark A. Altman]]. A sequel is in pre-production, and it is expected that McCormack will reprise his role as Mark.{{fact}}
He also played the immortal Matthew McCormick in the [[Highlander (TV series)|''Highlander: The Series'']] episode "Manhunt" (1996). In 1997, he appeared in [[The Outer Limits]] in the episode "[[Tempests]]". In 1998, McCormack starred in the cult hit film ''[[Free Enterprise]]'' with [[William Shatner]], playing a character based closely on the life of the film's co-writer [[Mark A. Altman]]. A sequel is in pre-production, and it is expected that McCormack will reprise his role as Mark.


His role as [[homosexual|gay]] [[lawyer]] [[Will Truman]] in the [[NBC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Will & Grace]]'' from 1998 until 2006 has brought him widespread recognition. Nominated for [[Emmy Awards]] on three occasions for this role, he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy in 2001.
McCormack's role as [[homosexual|gay]] [[lawyer]] [[Will Truman]] in the [[NBC]] [[sitcom]] ''[[Will & Grace]]'' from 1998 until 2006 has brought him widespread recognition.<ref name="actors"/> Nominated for [[Emmy Awards]] on three occasions for this role, he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy in 2001.<ref name="actors"/> During the 2001 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] season, McCormack briefly portrayed Prof. Harold Hill (replacing [[Craig Bierko]]) in the [[Susan Stroman]] revival of ''[[The Music Man]]'' while on hiatus from ''Will & Grace''. In August 2002, as part of the [[Hollywood Bowl]]'s Summer Concert Series, he reprised the role for a one-night only appearance in which he and other artists re-created the songs from the show. McCormack also starred in the [[off-Broadway]] play ''[[Some Girl(s)]]'' with [[Fran Drescher]] in 2006 and is the executive producer of the new [[Lifetime_Television| Lifetime]] comedy, ''[[Lovespring International]]''.


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He has set up his own production company called "Big Cattle Productions" to develop ideas for TV. The naming of the company came out of wordplay as by shortening the word "production", you get "Big Cattle Prod".
During the 2001 [[Broadway theatre|Broadway]] season, McCormack briefly portrayed Prof. Harold Hill (replacing [[Craig Bierko]]) in the [[Susan Stroman]] revival of ''[[The Music Man]]'' while on hiatus from ''Will & Grace''. In August 2002, as part of the [[Hollywood Bowl]]'s Summer Concert Series, he reprised the role for a one-night only appearance in which he and other artists re-created the songs from the show.

McCormack starred in the [[off-Broadway]] play ''[[Some Girl(s)]]'' with [[Fran Drescher]] in [[2006]] and is also executive producer of the new [[Lifetime_Television| Lifetime]] comedy, ''[[Lovespring International]]''.


McCormack recorded a song, "The Greatest Discovery", which was written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] in [[1970]], for the album ''Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars''. He also wrote and sang a song called "Living with Grace" for the 2004 soundtrack to ''Will & Grace'' with piano music provided by [[Barry Manilow]].
McCormack recorded a song, "The Greatest Discovery", which was written by [[Elton John]] and [[Bernie Taupin]] in [[1970]], for the album ''Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars''. He also wrote and sang a song called "Living with Grace" for the 2004 soundtrack to ''Will & Grace'' with piano music provided by [[Barry Manilow]].
McCormack attended high school with [[David Furnish]], Elton John's husband.
McCormack attended high school with [[David Furnish]], Elton John's husband.


===Personal life===
Eric McCormack has been married to Janet Leigh Holden since 1997; they have a son, Finnigan Holden McCormack, born on [[July 1]], [[2002]] in Los Angeles.
McCormack has been married to Janet Leigh Holden since 1997; they have a son, Finnigan Holden McCormack, born on [[July 1]], [[2002]] in Los Angeles. He maintains residences in [[Los Angeles]] and [[Vancouver]]. McCormack became a US citizen in 1999 and now holds [[dual citizenship|dual]] Canadian and US citizenship.


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McCormack is involved in many Los Angeles- and Canadian-based charitable organizations including [[Project Angel Food]] and others. The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner presented an award to McCormack for his [[breast cancer]] awareness advocacy. McCormack shared with the audience how his comedy helped his mother, Doris McCormack, age 73 as of 2006, endure her [[breast cancer]] treatments.<ref>http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=13929</ref> Doris was honored at the Lifetime’s Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004.<ref>http://www.lifetimetv.com/breastcancer/photos/gallery2/index.php?currPhoto=3#photo</ref><ref>http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-794568/Lifetime-Television-Honors-Courageous-Breast.html</ref>
==Trivia==
{{Trivia|date=June 2007}}
* He became a US citizen in 1999 and now holds [[dual citizenship]] Canadian and US citizenship.
* Is involved in many Los Angeles- and Canadian-based charitable organizations including [[Project Angel Food]] and others.
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* The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner presented an award to McCormack for his [[breast cancer]] awareness advocacy. McCormack shared with the audience how his comedy helped his mother, Doris McCormack, age 73 as of 2006, endure her [[breast cancer]] treatments ([http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=13929]). Doris was honored at the Lifetime’s Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004 ([http://www.lifetimetv.com/breastcancer/photos/gallery2/index.php?currPhoto=3#photo], [http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-794568/Lifetime-Television-Honors-Courageous-Breast.html]).
* He sang both the American and Canadian national anthems at the 2004 [[NHL All Star game]] in [[Minnesota]].
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* Set up his own production company called "Big Cattle Productions" to develop ideas for TV. The naming of the company came out of wordplay as by shortening the word "production", you get "Big Cattle Prod".
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* Is an avid fan of Elton John, particularly his classic album ''[[Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy]]''. He wrote a tribute to the album that was featured on John's official website.
* Appeared in the [[Barenaked Ladies]] music video ''[[Pinch Me]]''.
* He has performed in airline customer service training films used by airlines like Continental


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McCormack sang both the American and Canadian national anthems at the 2004 [[NHL All Star game]] in [[Minnesota]]. He is an avid fan of Elton John, particularly his classic album ''[[Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy]]''. He wrote a tribute to the album that was featured on John's official website.
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== External links ==
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* {{imdb name|id=0005202|name=Eric McCormack}}
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* {{tvtome person|id=1221|name=Eric McCormack}}
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* {{ibdb name|id=82071|name=Eric McCormack}}


==References==
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* [http://www.ericmccormack.com Eric McCormack] - US Fansite
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* [http://www.ericmccormack.co.uk Eric McCormack] - UK Fansite
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==External links==
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* [http://www.jumpboxtv.com/collision Eric McCormack Interview]
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*{{imdb name|id=0005202|name=Eric McCormack}}
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*{{tvtome person|id=1221|name=Eric McCormack}}
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*{{ibdb name|id=82071|name=Eric McCormack}}
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*[http://www.ericmccormack.com Eric McCormack] - US Fansite
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*[http://www.ericmccormack.co.uk Eric McCormack] - UK Fansite
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*[http://www.jumpboxtv.com/collision Eric McCormack Interview]


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Revision as of 10:31, 2 January 2008

Eric McCormack
McCormack, 2006
Born
Eric James McCormack
SpouseJanet Holden (3 August 1997 - present) 1 child

Eric James McCormack (born April 18 1963)[1] is an Emmy Award-winning Canadian-American actor.

Biography

Early life

McCormack was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Doris, a homemaker, and Keith McCormack, an oil company financial analyst.[1] He has Cherokee and Scottish ancestry.[2][3] McCormack attended Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario. Educated and trained as an actor in Canada at the Ryerson University School of Theatre in Toronto,[4] McCormack has been appearing in television productions since his debut in 1986.

Acting career

McCormack played Colonel Francis Clay Mosby in the 1-hour Western television miniseries Lonesome Dove: The Series (1994), and Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years (1995). He starred as the immortal Matthew McCormick in the Highlander: The Series episode "Manhunt" (1996). In 1997, he appeared in The Outer Limits in the episode "Tempests". In 1998, McCormack starred in the cult hit film Free Enterprise with William Shatner, playing a character based closely on the life of the film's co-writer Mark A. Altman. A sequel is in pre-production, and it is expected that McCormack will reprise his role as Mark.[citation needed]

McCormack's role as gay lawyer Will Truman in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace from 1998 until 2006 has brought him widespread recognition.[4] Nominated for Emmy Awards on three occasions for this role, he won the award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy in 2001.[4] During the 2001 Broadway season, McCormack briefly portrayed Prof. Harold Hill (replacing Craig Bierko) in the Susan Stroman revival of The Music Man while on hiatus from Will & Grace. In August 2002, as part of the Hollywood Bowl's Summer Concert Series, he reprised the role for a one-night only appearance in which he and other artists re-created the songs from the show. McCormack also starred in the off-Broadway play Some Girl(s) with Fran Drescher in 2006 and is the executive producer of the new Lifetime comedy, Lovespring International.

He has set up his own production company called "Big Cattle Productions" to develop ideas for TV. The naming of the company came out of wordplay as by shortening the word "production", you get "Big Cattle Prod".

McCormack recorded a song, "The Greatest Discovery", which was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin in 1970, for the album Unexpected Dreams: Songs from the Stars. He also wrote and sang a song called "Living with Grace" for the 2004 soundtrack to Will & Grace with piano music provided by Barry Manilow. McCormack attended high school with David Furnish, Elton John's husband.

Personal life

McCormack has been married to Janet Leigh Holden since 1997; they have a son, Finnigan Holden McCormack, born on July 1, 2002 in Los Angeles. He maintains residences in Los Angeles and Vancouver. McCormack became a US citizen in 1999 and now holds dual Canadian and US citizenship.

McCormack is involved in many Los Angeles- and Canadian-based charitable organizations including Project Angel Food and others. The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner presented an award to McCormack for his breast cancer awareness advocacy. McCormack shared with the audience how his comedy helped his mother, Doris McCormack, age 73 as of 2006, endure her breast cancer treatments.[5] Doris was honored at the Lifetime’s Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004.[6][7]

McCormack sang both the American and Canadian national anthems at the 2004 NHL All Star game in Minnesota. He is an avid fan of Elton John, particularly his classic album Captain Fantastic and the Brown Dirt Cowboy. He wrote a tribute to the album that was featured on John's official website.

References

  1. ^ a b http://www.filmreference.com/film/52/Eric-McCormack.html
  2. ^ http://www.highbeam.com/doc/1G1-150479621.html
  3. ^ http://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/Page/document/v5/content/subscribe?user_URL=http://www.theglobeandmail.com%2Fservlet%2Fstory%2FRTGAM.20060529.wxmccormack30%2FBNStory%2FEntertainment%2Fhome&ord=8818362&brand=theglobeandmail&force_login=true
  4. ^ a b c Stated in interview on Inside the Actors Studio
  5. ^ http://www.jewishjournal.com/home/preview.php?id=13929
  6. ^ http://www.lifetimetv.com/breastcancer/photos/gallery2/index.php?currPhoto=3#photo
  7. ^ http://goliath.ecnext.com/coms2/gi_0199-794568/Lifetime-Television-Honors-Courageous-Breast.html

External links

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