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Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963[3]) is a Canadian and American actor known for his roles as Will Truman in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, Grant MacLaren in Netflix's Travelers, and Dr. Daniel Pierce in the TNT crime drama Perception. Born in Toronto, McCormack started acting by performing in high school plays. He left Ryerson University in 1985 to accept a position with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he spent five years performing in many stage productions.

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During the late 1990s he lived in Los Angeles and had minor roles. He made his feature film debut in the 1992 science-fiction adventure film The Lost World. McCormack appeared in several television series including Top Cops, Street Justice, Lonesome Dove: The Series, Townies, and Ally McBeal. He later gained worldwide recognition for playing Will Truman in Will & Grace, which premiered in September 1998. His performance has earned him six Golden Globe nominations and four Emmy nominations, winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001.

Aside from appearing in television, he made his Broadway debut in the 2001 production of The Music Man and starred in the 2005 film The Sisters. Following the series conclusion of Will & Grace in 2006, McCormack starred as the leading role in the New York production of Some Girl(s). He starred in the television miniseries The Andromeda Strain (2008) and returned to television in 2009 in the TNT drama Trust Me, which was cancelled after one season.

Also in 2009, McCormack was cast in the science-fiction movie Alien Trespass. In addition, he starred as Dr. Daniel Pierce for three seasons of the TNT crime drama Perception and provided the voice of "Lucky" on The Hub's Pound Puppies. From 2009 to 2010 he starred as Dr. Max Kershaw, the psychiatrist turned boyfriend of Julia Louis-Dreyfus' title character in The New Adventures of Old Christine. In 2021, McCormack joined the cast of Departure.[4] In 2023, he performed on Broadway in The Cottage.[5]

Early life

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McCormack was born in Toronto, Ontario, the son of Doris (1932–2006), a homemaker, and James "Keith" McCormack, an oil company financial analyst[6] who died from cancer in 2008.[7] He is the eldest of three siblings.[8] McCormack has Scottish ancestry.[9][10] While he was growing up, he was shy and did not play sports but was involved in theatre from an early age: "I was a bit of an outsider, but I discovered theatre very early on, which got me through."[11][12] He later attended Sir John A. Macdonald Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario,[13][14] where he was a classmate of both Mike Myers[15] and David Furnish.[16] He enrolled in theatre classes there and performed in high school productions of Godspell and Pippin.[17] McCormack recalls that after performing in Godspell, his feelings toward becoming an actor solidified and he decided to pursue a career in acting. "I remember after the first performance of that... I knew where to fit in. That was the beginning of my life as an actor. It changed me in that the concept of any other options disappeared. From that moment there was no question. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I'm lucky that way."[6]

McCormack graduated from high school in 1982[8] and enrolled at Ryerson University School of Theatre in Toronto to further develop as an actor.[18] He left Ryerson in 1985, several months before graduating, to accept a position with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in Stratford, Ontario where he spent five seasons performing.[19] "It was all I wanted, to be a classical actor for the rest of my life, but during the last couple of years I was there, I started to realise that it wasn't for me. Perhaps I didn't have to give my Hamlet before I died, that the world might be an OK place without my Hamlet, in fact."[16] He appeared in productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry V, Murder in the Cathedral and Three Sisters. He later performed with the Manitoba Theatre Centre in a production of Burn This, as well as with Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in Biloxi Blues.[17]

Career

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Early work

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McCormack made his Canadian television debut in the 1986 movie The Boys from Syracuse.[17] McCormack moved to Los Angeles and made his American television debut in a 1991 episode of the CBS crime series Top Cops.[17] He appeared in the 1992 theatrical films The Lost World, based on Conan Doyle's novel of the same name and in its sequel, Return to the Lost World, also released in 1992.[17] By 1993, he landed a recurring role as a detective in the crime drama Street Justice.[8] Also in 1993, McCormack appeared in the television movie Double, Double, Toil and Trouble, playing Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen's father.[20]

He played the role of Colonel Francis Clay Mosby in 42 episodes of the Western television series Lonesome Dove: The Series (1994), which was later renamed Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years (1995).[8][18] McCormack commented that it was a "fantastic role".[16] In an interview with The Guardian in 2003, he admitted to auditioning "two or three times" for the part of Ross Geller for the situation comedy Friends, which ultimately went to David Schwimmer.[16] In 1995, he appeared in the television film The Man Who Wouldn't Die.[21] He was cast in the 1997 made-for-television movie Borrowed Hearts, where he portrayed a selfish businessman who learns to love, and in the HBO film Exception to the Rule, in which he played a cheating husband.[16]

Also in 1997, he had minor roles in the comedy shows Townies, Veronica's Closet, and Ally McBeal.[17] Originally, McCormack was scheduled to appear as a series regular in the NBC sitcom Jenny, but was fired after the pilot due to the network cutting his character.[22] In addition McCormack had a recurring role in season five of the comedy series The New Adventures of Old Christine, in which he played a therapist and love interest for Julia Louis-Dreyfus's character, Christine.[23]

Will & Grace

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McCormack received his breakthrough role in 1998 when he was cast as gay lawyer Will Truman on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace. McCormack said that when the part came along, he was convinced he was right for the role. "At the end of the audition, Max Mutchnick, co-creator and executive producer of the show said 'That was perfect. Just to let you know, you never have to be more gay than that.'"[16] He explained that when he first read the script, "what hit me immediately was that this was me. I mean, sexual orientation aside, Will was so much like me. He's a great host, he's relatively funny and he has great friends and he's a good friend to them... the gay issue just wasn't really a big thing."[24] The show debuted on September 21, 1998, and was watched by almost 8.6 million American viewers.[25] Will & Grace quickly developed a loyal audience, with the show and McCormack receiving strong reviews. John Carman of the San Francisco Chronicle commented that McCormack and costar Debra Messing (who played Will's best friend Grace Adler) worked "nicely" together.[26] Kay McFadden of The Seattle Times also praised McCormack, Messing, and the supporting cast as "very funny".[27] For the performance, he earned four Emmy Award nominations (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005), one of which resulted in a win (2001), for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series.[28] In addition, he received five Golden Globe Award nominations.[29]

Also in 1998, McCormack appeared in Stephen Herek's comedy film Holy Man.[30] The film was critically and financially unsuccessful.[31][32] The next year he starred in the comedy movie Free Enterprise (1999), a movie about two filmmakers (McCormack and Rafer Weigel) obsessed with actor William Shatner and Star Trek. Film critic Kevin Thomas of the Los Angeles Times wrote that McCormack and Weigel "both make a strong impression".[33] In 2000, McCormack appeared in the ABC television movie The Audrey Hepburn Story, portraying actor Mel Ferrer.[34]

During the 2001 Broadway season, McCormack briefly portrayed Professor Harold Hill (replacing Craig Bierko) in the Susan Stroman revival of The Music Man at the Neil Simon Theatre.[35] In August 2002, as part of the Hollywood Bowl's summer concert series, he reprised the role of Harold Hill for a one-night only appearance in which he and other actors recreated the songs from the production.[36] McCormack hosted the fourth episode of the 28th season of the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2002.[37] In 2004, he had a recurring role as Ray Summers on Showtime's comedy drama Dead Like Me.[38] The following year, McCormack starred in the film The Sisters, based on Anton Chekhov's play Three Sisters.[39] The film premiered at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival.[40]

Will & Grace's eighth season ended with the series finale on May 18, 2006. The finale garnered 18 million American viewers.[41] In January 2017, NBC closed a deal for a new, 10-episode season of Will & Grace during the 2017–18 season. The new show has been branded as a "reboot", or "revival", taking place 11 years after the original series' finale episode, with McCormack reprising his role of Truman. In August 2017 it was extended again to 16 episodes, and a second 13-episode season was ordered.[42] In March 2018, NBC ordered five more episodes for the revival's second season, bringing the total to 18 episodes, and also renewed the show for an 18-episode third season. Eric McCormack continued his role of Will Truman for all of the announced seasons of the revival.[43]

After Will & Grace

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McCormack in November 2008

After Will & Grace ended McCormack starred on the New York stage opposite Fran Drescher, Judy Reyes, Brooke Smith, and Maura Tierney in Neil LaBute's off-Broadway play Some Girl(s) at the Lucille Lortel Theatre.[44] For his performance, McCormack received critical reviews. New York Times contributor Ben Brantley, in review of the production, wrote: "Playing a thoughtless, woman-despising heterosexual, Mr. McCormack isn't much different from when he was playing a thoughtful, woman-worshiping homosexual. As in Will & Grace, he italicizes every other line for maximum comic spin and punctuates his dialogue by earnestly furrowing his features".[44] Brantley went on to say that McCormack's interpretation of the character is "certainly a more slickly sustained performance" than the one delivered by David Schwimmer in 2005.[44] Melissa Rose Bernardo of Entertainment Weekly commented that McCormack and Tierney "have incredible chemistry".[45]

In the same year, McCormack produced the Lifetime comedy Lovespring International, a show that revolves around six employees at Lovespring International, a dating agency located in California as an "elite Beverly Hills" company.[46] The series debuted to ambivalent reviews,[47] with Matthew Gilbert of The Boston Globe commenting that Lovespring International is "a lively little cable exercise in over-the-top characters, bad taste, satire, and political incorrectness."[48] The show was cancelled that same year.[49]

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McCormack at San Diego Comic-Con in 2009

In 2008, McCormack co-starred in the A&E television miniseries The Andromeda Strain, a remake of the 1971 movie based on the novel by Michael Crichton.[50] The Andromeda Strain received mixed reviews,[51] and McCormack's performance was criticized. Joanna Weiss of the Boston Globe wrote, "The presence of Eric McCormack, as an intrepid TV reporter, is especially extraneous (no disrespect to intrepid reporters)."[52] Robert Bianco of USA Today commented, "The central cast is completed by... poor Eric McCormack as a crusading, coke-addicted journalist who spends the second half of the movie playing Rambo in the desert. Let's just say McCormack does the best he can with what he's given, and leave it at that."[53] On September 5, 2008, McCormack made a guest appearance in the seventh season and 100th episode of the television series Monk, where he played an unctuous host of a television crime docudrama.[54][55]

In January 2009, McCormack returned to television in the TNT drama Trust Me, co-starring Tom Cavanagh. The series, set around a fictional advertising firm, starred McCormack as Mason McGuire who is the firm's newly promoted creative director, and deals with his best friend's (Cavanagh) unpredictable behavior.[56] In an interview with USA Weekend, McCormack revealed he was not afraid of being typecast.[57] His decision to do the show, he said, was due to "great writing".[58] The show debuted on January 26, 2009, and was watched by almost 3.4 million viewers.[59] Trust Me debuted to very positive reviews, with Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle writing that "the series is surprisingly solid."[60] Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times wrote that McCormack and Cavanagh "manage to keep their characters sharply defined but low-key. They are opposites but not in an ash-smudged, Windex-wielding Felix and Oscar way."[61] The series, however, was cancelled after one season due to poor ratings.[62][63]

McCormack starred in the science-fiction film Alien Trespass (2009); he played Doctor Ted Lewis, who gets possessed by an alien marshal, Urp, after he crash-lands on Earth.[64] When asked about his interpretation on the character, McCormack commented that his first instinct was to make Ted Lewis more alien, sounding like Spock.[64] The film was critically and financially unsuccessful.[65][66]

McCormack's star on Canada's Walk of Fame

In May 2009, he portrayed "El Gallo" in Reprise Theatre Company's revival of the 1960s musical The Fantasticks at UCLA's Freud Playhouse.[67][68] McCormack had a supporting role in Richard Loncraine's comedy My One and Only,[69] which was released in August 2009. On September 30, 2009, he guest-starred on the police procedural drama Law & Order: Special Victims Unit in the second episode of its 11th season playing an owner of a dating website.[70]

McCormack portrayed con artist Clark Rockefeller in the Lifetime television movie Who Is Clark Rockefeller?, which premiered on March 13, 2010.[71] Preparing for the role he read everything on the case,[72] including coverage of the case and Rockefeller's jailhouse interview.[73] Who Is Clark Rockefeller? received mixed reaction, but McCormack's performance was favored by critics, with Variety's Brian Lowry concluding that "the real kitsch factor resides in Eric McCormack's performance as the suave charmer, which adds an element of high camp to the proceedings."[74]

In June 2010, McCormack received the NBC Universal Canada Award of Distinction at the Banff TV Festival.[75] In October 2010, he received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame.[76] In 2018, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the television industry.[77] In October 2010, it was reported that he would star in a new TNT television drama, Perception, playing a crime-solving neuroscientist named Dr. Daniel Pierce, who works with the federal government to solve cases using his knowledge and imaginative view of the world.[78] Perception premiered on July 9, 2012.[79] McCormack also serves as producer for the show.[80] He also provides the voice of "Lucky" on The Hub's Pound Puppies series, which premiered October 10, 2010.

From March 6 through July 8, 2012, he played the role of Senator Joseph Cantwell in the Broadway revival of Gore Vidal’s The Best Man.[81] In February 2015, he guest-starred on an episode of NBC's The Mysteries of Laura which stars Debra Messing, his former co-star on Will & Grace. He starred in Travelers, a science fiction drama which first aired in October 2016 and ran for three seasons.

In 2020, he narrated a portion of the 8th Canadian Screen Awards.[82] In 2022, McCormack was cast in the fifth season of the Shudder horror series Slasher and the first season of the Hulu mystery thriller series The Other Black Girl, which both premiered the following year.[83][84]

Other projects

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McCormack has set up his own production company called Big Cattle Productions to develop ideas for television.[22] The projects produced by the company include Lovespring International and Imperfect Union.[85][86] In 2003, it was confirmed that he would write, direct, and star in the romantic comedy What You Wish For.[87][88]

McCormack recorded a song, "The Greatest Discovery", which was written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin in 1970, for the 2006 album Unexpected Dreams – Songs from the Stars.[89] 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.[90]

Personal life

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McCormack in May 2010

In August 1997, McCormack married Janet Leigh Holden, whom he met on the set of Lonesome Dove.[16] On November 26, 2023, the couple filed for divorce.[91] As of April 2024, the couple were in the process of beginning their divorce settlement negotiations.[92]

They have a son named Finnigan (born 2002), a nod to Mr. Dressup, as Eric states in the documentary, Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe (2023) airing on Prime Video.[93] McCormack maintains residences in Los Angeles and Vancouver.[94] He became an American citizen in 1999 and holds dual Canadian and American citizenship.[95]

McCormack is involved in many Los Angeles and Canadian-based charitable organizations including Project Angel Food.[96] The Wellness Community West Los Angeles Tribute to the Human Spirit Awards dinner presented an award to McCormack for his breast cancer awareness advocacy. He shared with the audience how his comedy helped his mother, Doris McCormack, endure her breast cancer treatments.[97] Doris McCormack was honored at the Lifetime's Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004.[98][99] He serves as an honorary board member of the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) and was given the MMRF Spirit of Hope Award in October 2006.[100]

McCormack sang both the American and Canadian national anthems at the 2004 NHL All-Star game in St Paul, Minnesota.[101] He is a supporter of same-sex marriage and attended a march in Fresno, California, on May 30, 2009, after the Supreme Court of California upheld a ban on same-sex marriage approved by voters in November by ballot Proposition 8.[102][103] McCormack is a Democrat.[104]

Filmography

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Film

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Year Title Role Notes
1992 The Lost World Edward Malone
Return to the Lost World Edward Malone
Giant Steps Jack Sims
1993 Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Don Farmer
Call of the Wild Hal
Family of Strangers Sam
Miracle on I-880 Tony
1997 Exception to the Rule Timothy Bayer
Borrowed Hearts Sam Field
1998 Holy Man Scott Hawkes
1999 Free Enterprise Mark
2000 Here's to Life! Owen Rinard
2005 Break a Leg Dark Haired Actor
The Sisters Gary Sokol
2008 Immigrants Vlad
2009 Best Thing Ever Dean
Alien Trespass Ted Lewis/Urp
My One and Only Charlie
2010 Who Is Clark Rockefeller? Clark Rockefeller
2011 Textuality Clive
2012 Barricade Terrence Shade
Knife Fight Larry Becker
2013 Romali Series Rufus, Erskine I and the Principal
2016 Considering Love and Other Magic Uncle Jasper
The Architect Colin
A Heavenly Christmas Max Wingford [105]
2021 Drinkwater Hank

Television

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Year Title Role Notes
1986 The Boys from Syracuse Tailor's Apprentice Television film
1987 Much Ado About Nothing Balthasar
Hangin' In Jody Episode: "Li'l Devil"
1991 E.N.G. Unknown 2 episodes
Street Legal Barry Taylor 2 episodes
1992 Neon Rider Derek Episode: "A Perfect 10"
Street Justice Det. Eric Rothman Recurring role
1993 Cobra Blake Devaroe Episode: "I'd Die for You"
The Commish Officer Danny Nolan 2 episodes
Silk Stalkings Michael O'Hara Episode: "Ladies Night Out"
Relentless: Mind of a Killer Stu Feltzer Television film
Family of Strangers Sam
Miracle on Interstate 880 Tony
Call of the Wild Hal
Double, Double, Toil and Trouble Don Farmer
1994 The Man Who Wouldn't Die Jack Sullivan
Island City Greg 23
1994–1996 Lonesome Dove: The Series Col. Francis Clay Mosby Main role
1996 Highlander: The Series Matthew McCormick Episode: "Manhunt"
Diagnosis: Murder Boyd Merrick Episode: "An Explosive Murder"
Townies Scott Recurring role
1997 The Outer Limits John Virgil Episode: "Tempests"
Jenny Jason Slade Episode: Pilot
Veronica's Closet Griffin Episode: "Veronica's Brotherly Love"
Borrowed Hearts Sam Field Television film
1998 Ally McBeal Kevin Kepler Episode: "Being There"
A Will of their Own Pierce Peterson Television film
1998–2006,
2017–2020 		Will & Grace Will Truman Main role
2000 The Audrey Hepburn Story Mel Ferrer Television film
2004 Dead Like Me Ray Summers 3 episodes
2006 Lovespring International Roman Episode: "Lydia's Perfect Man"
2008 The Andromeda Strain Jack Nash 4 episodes
Monk James Novak Episode: "Mr. Monk's 100th Case"
2009 Trust Me Mason McGuire Main role
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit Vance Shepard Episode: "Sugar"
2009–2010 The New Adventures of Old Christine Max Kershaw Recurring role
2009, 2022 Hell's Kitchen Himself – Guest diner 2 episodes
2010 Who Is Clark Rockefeller? Clark Rockefeller Television film
2010–2013 Pound Puppies Lucky (voice) Main role
2012 American Dad! Swinger Episode: "Killer Vacation"
2012–2015 Perception Dr. Daniel Pierce Lead role
2013 Robot Chicken Various Episode: "Robot Fight Accident"
Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story Detective Joe Sullivan Lifetime television film
2015 The Mysteries of Laura Andrew Devlin, M.D. Episode: "The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex"
Full Circle Ken Waltham 7 episodes
2016 A Heavenly Christmas Max Television film
2016–2018 Travelers Grant MacLaren Main role
2018 The Joel McHale Show with Joel McHale Himself Episode: "Roller Coaster?"
2019 Atypical Professor Shinerock Recurring role (season 3)
2023 Slasher Basil Garvey Main role (season 5)
The Other Black Girl Richard Wagner Main role
Guiding Emily Garth (voice) Television film
2025 Elsbeth Tom Murphy Episode: "Unalive and Well"
Nine Bodies in a Mexican Morgue Kevin Anderson Main role
2025 Hell Motel Hemmingway 2 Episodes

Stage

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Year Title Role(s) Company/Venue(s) Notes Ref.
1985 Murder in the Cathedral performer Stratford Festival [106]
Twelfth Night understudy [107]
1986 Pericles 3rd Knight, 2nd Gentleman [108]
Cymbeline 1st Lord to Cloten, 2nd Jailer [109]
The Boys from Syracuse Tailor's Apprentice [110][111]
1987 Troilus and Cressida Helenus [112]
Much Ado About Nothing Balthasar [113]
1988 Richard III Messenger [114]
All's Well That Ends Well Dumain (Younger) [115]
Measure for Measure performer [106]
1989 Henry V Orleans [116]
Three Sisters Tuzenbach [117]
A Midsummer Night's Dream Demetrius [118][119]
2001 The Music Man Harold Hill (replacement) Neil Simon Theatre Broadway debut [120][121][122]
2006 Some Girl(s) Guy Lucille Lortel Theatre [123]
2009 The Fantasticks El Gallo Reprise Theatre Company [124]
2012 The Best Man Sen. Joseph Cantwell Gerald Schoenfeld Theatre [125]
2023 The Cottage Beau Helen Hayes Theatre [126]
2024 Wild About You Michael Theatre Royal, Drury Lane [127]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Series Result Ref.
1999 Viewers For Quality Television Awards Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Will & Grace Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a New Comedy Series Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Won
2000 Leo Awards Leo Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Drama Here's to Life! Nominated
Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Will & Grace Nominated
Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated
Viewers For Quality Television Awards Best Actor in a Quality Comedy Series Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2001 Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Won
Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Won
Teen Choice Award Television Choice Actor Nominated
TV Guide Awards Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Won
2002 Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
2003 Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
OFTA Awards Best Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
GLAAD Media Awards Vanguard Award Won
2004 Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Will & Grace Nominated
Satellite Awards Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
2005 Emmy Awards Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series Nominated
Screen Actors Guild Award Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series Nominated
Gold Derby TV Awards Comedy Lead Actor Nominated
Dixie Film Festival Festival Prize The Sisters Won
2006 Gold Derby TV Awards Comedy Lead Actor Will & Grace Nominated
2014 Prism Awards Performance in a Drama Series Episode Perception Nominated
Behind the Voice Actors Awards Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational Pound Puppies Nominated
2018 Golden Globe Award Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy Will & Grace Nominated [128][129][130][131]
2018 Gold Derby Awards Comedy Lead Actor Nominated
2024 Broadway.com Audience Awards Favorite Lead Actor in a Play The Cottage Nominated

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Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963) is a Canadian-American actor, singer, and producer best known for his portrayal of lawyer Will Truman in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, which aired from 1998 to 2006 and revived from 2017 to 2020. His performance in the role earned him a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001, along with three additional Emmy nominations and multiple Golden Globe nominations. Born in , , McCormack began his career in theater, performing at the Stratford Shakespeare Festival before transitioning to television and film in the United States, where he became a dual citizen. Following the success of , he starred in series such as the show Travelers (2016–2018) and the crime drama (2012–2015), while also appearing in films like on Broadway in 2001. In recognition of his contributions to television, McCormack received a star on the in 2018.

Early life

Family background and upbringing

Eric McCormack was born Eric James McCormack on April 18, 1963, in , , , to Doris McCormack, an American-born homemaker of English ancestry, and Keith McCormack, a Canadian-born for an oil company of Scottish descent. His mother's U.S. origin later facilitated his acquisition of American citizenship in 1999, granting him dual Canadian-American . The eldest of three siblings—which included a named —McCormack grew up in a middle-class in the Toronto suburb of Scarborough, where his father's stable career in supported a conventional suburban . life emphasized routine stability over extravagance, with McCormack later describing himself as shy in youth, finding initial solace in structured activities amid sibling dynamics. McCormack's early interest in performing emerged during his attendance at Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, where he participated in school productions such as and Pippin, marking his initial foray into theater as a means of overcoming personal reticence. These high school experiences, grounded in local educational theater, provided foundational exposure to acting without formal family pressure toward the arts, contrasting the practical orientations of his parents' professions.

Education and initial career aspirations

McCormack developed an interest in during his childhood, declaring his aspiration to become an actor as early as first grade, and participated in high school productions such as Godspell and Pippin at Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, Ontario, graduating in 1982. He enrolled that year at the Ryerson University School of Theatre (now part of ) in to pursue formal training, attending for three years amid a curriculum focused on practical theater skills at an institution then known primarily as a vocational theater school rather than a fully credentialed university program. His early ambitions emphasized classical theater, particularly Shakespearean performance, leading him to leave Ryerson in 1985 without completing a degree to accept a position with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he spent the next five years in ensemble roles that aligned with his preference for rigorous, craft-centered stage work over contemporary or experimental forms. This decision marked his transition from academic training to professional apprenticeship, prioritizing hands-on experience in canonical repertoire as the foundation for his career trajectory.

Professional career

Early theater and television roles

McCormack began his professional theater career in 1985 upon leaving Ryerson University to join Canada's , where he performed for five seasons through 1989. His roles there included supporting parts in Shakespearean productions such as the Second Tempter and Second Knight in (1988), Demetrius in (1989), and supporting ensemble in Henry V (1989), alongside appearances in (1986), (1987), and Richard III (1988). These performances in classical repertoire provided foundational training in stage presence and versatility, though limited to regional Canadian theater without immediate U.S. breakthrough. Transitioning to television, McCormack secured his screen debut in , initially through Canadian productions tied to his stage work, such as a CBC recording of a performance. He appeared as a guest in the CBC sitcom during its run from 1981 to 1987, marking one of his early small-screen credits amid a landscape of sporadic opportunities for emerging actors. By the early 1990s, after relocating to around 1990, he landed recurring roles in U.S. series, including appearances on (1991–1993), where he played a in the syndicated action drama. Further television work in the mid-1990s highlighted the challenges of inconsistent employment, with McCormack taking a main role as Colonel Francis Clay in the short-lived western (1994–1995), which ran for only 14 episodes despite positive notices for his performance. He also guest-starred in procedural shows like and briefly in the ensemble of the unaired or short-run (1996), alongside a 1997 episode of . These credits, totaling numerous minor and recurring parts across Canadian and American networks, underscored a trajectory of persistence through audition-heavy years rather than rapid ascent, honing his comedic timing and dramatic range ahead of larger opportunities.

Breakthrough role in Will & Grace

McCormack was cast in 1998 as Will Truman, a gay corporate lawyer and one of the title characters in the sitcom , marking his breakthrough role after earlier supporting parts in series like and . As a straight actor, McCormack embodied the character through acting techniques emphasizing emotional authenticity and relational dynamics rather than personal identity alignment, a approach he later defended as essential to the craft's universality. The series, created by and , premiered on September 21, 1998, and ran for eight seasons until May 18, 2006, totaling 194 episodes in its original iteration. Will & Grace achieved strong viewership during its original run, frequently ranking in the top 20 Nielsen-rated programs and drawing averages of 10-17 million viewers per episode in peak seasons, with the series finale attracting 18.6 million viewers. It is credited in academic studies with contributing to shifts in public attitudes toward homosexuality via the parasocial contact hypothesis, where repeated exposure to sympathetic gay characters like Truman correlated with reduced prejudice and increased support for gay rights prior to the 2015 Obergefell v. Hodges decision legalizing same-sex marriage nationwide. However, portrayals drew criticism for reinforcing stereotypes, such as Truman's assimilated, upper-middle-class demeanor contrasting with the more flamboyant Jack McFarland, which some viewed as limiting broader LGBTQ representation to palatable, non-threatening archetypes. McCormack earned four Primetime Emmy nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (2000, 2001, 2003, 2005), winning in 2001 for the episode "The Accidental Tsuris." The series revived in 2017 for three additional seasons (2017-2020), with McCormack reprising Truman amid heightened cultural visibility for LGBTQ themes, though viewership declined markedly from a 10.7 million audience to season lows around 3-4 million, reflecting a roughly 70% drop in key demographics by the finale. This downturn coincided with episodes incorporating overt political commentary on the Trump administration, such as the season nine opener depicting designing for a fictionalized under Trump, which creators framed as a direct response to the 2016 election but critics attributed to alienating broader audiences through perceived preachiness. While the revival sustained discussions on representation, its causal influence on cultural shifts appeared diminished compared to the original, as empirical metrics showed eroding engagement amid polarized content.

Television work after Will & Grace

Following the original run of Will & Grace, which concluded in 2006, McCormack pursued leading roles in scripted series spanning and , often portraying intellectually driven protagonists amid challenges of network viability and viewer retention. He starred as Dr. Daniel Pierce, a brilliant but schizophrenic professor who consults for the FBI on complex cases, in the TNT drama Perception from 2012 to 2015. The series, which emphasized psychological insight over procedural tropes, drew mixed critical reception for its handling of themes but sustained three seasons through consistent cable viewership, peaking at over 4 million for its premiere episode before stabilizing around 3 million in subsequent outings. Critics observed echoes of from his Will & Grace persona in Pierce's quirky, high-functioning eccentricity, though McCormack's performance was frequently praised for adding nuance to the archetype. McCormack shifted to science fiction as Grant MacLaren, an FBI agent whose consciousness is overridden by a traveler from a dystopian future tasked with averting catastrophes, in the co-produced Netflix-Showcase series Travelers (2016–2018). The show explored ethical dilemmas of temporal intervention and collective survival, earning acclaim for its cerebral plotting and McCormack's authoritative lead amid an ensemble dynamic. It completed three seasons, with strong audience scores reflecting appreciation for its speculative depth, before cancellation aligned with broader streaming platform decisions prioritizing cost efficiency over niche genre sustainability. Post-2020, after the revival ended, McCormack has taken on roles in emerging projects including the horror-thriller Hell Motel (2025) and the mystery series Middlebridge Mysteries (2025), signaling continued genre versatility in limited formats. In early 2025 interviews, he expressed skepticism about the viability of traditional sitcoms in the current landscape, citing shifts in viewer habits and production economics as barriers to replicating past successes.

Film appearances

McCormack's roles have been infrequent and typically supporting, spanning independent and low-budget productions with minimal commercial success, highlighting the difficulties television actors face in crossing over to cinema despite proven on-screen charisma. His early credits include minor parts in the 1992 action-adventure The Lost World and the family drama , marking his entry into theatrical releases amid a career dominated by stage and TV work. These initial forays demonstrated versatility but yielded no significant box-office traction, consistent with the era's challenges for emerging Canadian talent in Hollywood. In the late and , McCormack took on eclectic supporting roles, such as in the satirical Free Enterprise (1999), which earned just $30,229 domestically despite featuring a ensemble of actors. He later appeared in ensemble dramas like The Sisters (2005) as Gary Sokol, a member navigating sibling tensions, and the animated Immigrants (2008) voicing , a Hungarian character in a fish-out-of-water narrative. These films, often festival-bound or , underscored his range across and drama but reinforced as an affable , limiting leads in major studio pictures. The 2010s saw continued indie efforts, including the political thriller Knife Fight (2012), where he supported Rob Lowe as a crisis manager handling scandals, and the horror-thriller Barricade (2012) as a detective trapped in a siege scenario. His science-fiction turn in Alien Trespass (2009) portrayed a doctor possessed by an extraterrestrial, blending homage to 1950s B-movies with modest effects, though the film's release was limited. By 2016, The Architect cast him in a suburban family drama critiquing American domesticity, further evidencing his draw toward character-driven stories over blockbusters. Aggregate worldwide box-office earnings from his credited supporting roles total approximately $15.4 million across key films, reflecting systemic barriers like typecasting and preference for film-native stars in high-stakes productions. More recently, McCormack starred as Hank Drinkwater, an absentee father in the 2021 Canadian indie Drinkwater, a coming-of-age tale evoking John Hughes films through its exploration of adolescent angst and parental neglect, directed by Stephen S. Campanelli and receiving a limited U.S. release in 2024. This role highlighted his ability to portray flawed authority figures with nuance, yet the film's niche appeal—praised for authenticity but confined to streaming and VOD—exemplifies the persistent low-gross trajectory of his cinematic output, with no entries surpassing modest or ancillary revenue. Overall, while these appearances showcase adaptability across genres, their scale and reception affirm Hollywood's empirical favoritism toward established film pedigrees over TV-honed performers.

Stage productions and revivals

McCormack took over the role of in the Broadway revival of Meredith Willson's , beginning May 8, 2001, for a three-month engagement at the . The production, originally starring when it opened April 27, 2000, featured McCormack's interpretation praised for its vocal strength and charismatic delivery, with critics noting it as among the strongest portrayals of the con-man . In 2006, McCormack starred as the unnamed protagonist "Guy" in the American premiere of Neil LaBute's Some Girl(s), an production at MCC Theater's directed by . The play, which ran from May to early June, explored themes of infidelity through monologues with four ex-girlfriends, co-starring , , , and Brooke Smith. McCormack portrayed the scheming Senator Joseph Cantwell in the 2012 Broadway revival of Gore Vidal's The Best Man at the , directed by Michael Wilson. The production, which opened and ran through June, depicted intra-party political maneuvering during a presidential nomination, with McCormack's performance lauded for its cunning intensity and layered duplicity. In 2023, McCormack played Beau in Sandy Rustin's farce The Cottage on Broadway at the Helen Hayes Theatre, under Jason Alexander's direction. The play, set in 1923 England and revolving around overlapping infidelities at a countryside estate, premiered July 24 and closed October 29, co-starring Laura Bell Bundy as Sylvia and featuring door-slamming comedic chaos; reviewers noted McCormack's adept handling of the philandering husband's escalating predicaments amid the ensemble's physical humor.

Political views and controversies

2019 statements on Trump supporters

In August 2019, Eric McCormack co-signed a social media push with Will & Grace co-star Debra Messing to publicize the names of attendees at a Beverly Hills fundraiser for President Donald Trump scheduled during Emmy week on September 17. Messing tweeted to The Hollywood Reporter on August 31, requesting the guest list "so the rest of us can inform, boycott or trip publicize these people prior to next election," framing it as a means to expose Trump supporters in Hollywood for potential professional repercussions. McCormack echoed this in a tweet the same day, urging the outlet to "kindly report on everyone attending this event, so the rest of us can avoid working with them." The statements drew immediate criticism for resembling McCarthy-era tactics of outing and shunning individuals based on political affiliations, with outlets like Fox News labeling it a call for blacklisting Trump donors in the entertainment industry. Whoopi Goldberg on The View condemned the approach on September 3, analogizing it to the Hollywood Blacklist during the Red Scare and arguing it suppressed free speech by targeting private beliefs rather than public actions. President Trump responded on September 1 via Twitter, accusing Messing of promoting a "McCarthy style Racist 'list'" and questioning NBC's tolerance for such views given the network's airing of Will & Grace, while supporters of the actors defended it as accountability for funding a divisive figure, though without evidence of widespread industry enforcement. McCormack clarified his position on on September 3, stating, "I absolutely do not support blacklists or of any kind," and emphasizing that his intent was to review public records for transparency on Trump's donors, not to orchestrate exclusion. He maintained a personal preference against collaborating professionally with those holding opposing political views but rejected any coercive measures, a nuance Messing in support. Critics, including right-leaning commentators, viewed the backtrack as inconsistent given the original wording's implication of avoidance lists, while no verifiable instances of boycotts or career harm to identified attendees materialized, highlighting broader tensions in Hollywood between ideological conformity and free association.

Positions on casting authenticity and representation

In a March 18, 2024, interview with , Eric McCormack expressed support for casting the most talented actor in roles regardless of the performer's , stating, "I would like to think in general that the best person for the role, the one that comes in and knocks it out of the park, is the one that gets the part." He emphasized that inherently involves portraying experiences unlike one's own, remarking, "There’s no part I’ve ever played where I wasn’t playing something I’m not. It’s part of the gig," and noted the inconsistency in restricting roles by identity, adding, "If gay actors weren’t allowed to play straight actors, Broadway would be over." McCormack's position contrasts with recent industry pressures favoring identity-matched casting, where some producers and advocates prioritize actors' lived experiences for perceived authenticity in LGBTQ+ roles, potentially limiting opportunities based on personal traits rather than demonstrated ability. He referenced his portrayal of gay lawyer over 246 episodes of (1998–2006, 2017–2020) as evidence that merit-based selection can effectively convey character essence without personal alignment, drawing from research and personal consultations to inform the performance. This approach aligns with historical precedents, such as straight actors and in the 2005 film , which received critical acclaim and grossed over $178 million worldwide, demonstrating broad audience acceptance. Critics, including some LGBTQ+ organizations, have countered that straight actors risk misrepresenting queer experiences, arguing for priority to those with direct knowledge to avoid superficial or stereotypical depictions, as seen in backlash to McCormack's comments from groups like Stonewall, which called for more inclusive hiring practices rooted in representation equity. However, empirical studies indicate no inherent detriment to audience reception or cultural impact; for instance, exposure to gay characters portrayed by straight actors in shows like correlated positively with heterosexual viewers' endorsement of gay equality, suggesting such casting contributed to broader societal normalization without evidence of reduced authenticity in outcomes. McCormack's advocacy thus underscores a meritocratic framework, where talent selection over identity quotas has empirically supported both artistic success and representational progress.

Personal life

Marriages and family

McCormack met Janet Leigh Holden, a , on the set of the 1989 miniseries , where they began dating secretly for several months before going public. The couple married on August 3, 1997, in a private ceremony. They welcomed their only child, son Finnigan Holden McCormack, on July 1, 2002. The marriage lasted 26 years and was publicly characterized by stability, with the couple frequently appearing together at events and maintaining residences in and . Holden filed for divorce on November 22, 2023, in , citing ; the filing sought of their adult son and spousal support. Despite the proceedings, McCormack and Holden were photographed holding hands at an Oscars party in March 2024. In February 2025, McCormack was photographed in holding hands with Sue Conder, a 50-year-old woman identified as his new romantic partner, marking his first public appearance with someone other than since the separation. No reports indicate children from this relationship.

Recent personal developments and interests

In February 2025, McCormack made his first appearance with a new partner, Sue Conder, while photographed holding hands in , following his separation from Janet Holden after more than 26 years of marriage. Holden had filed for divorce in November 2023, citing , with proceedings ongoing into 2025. This outing represented a subdued re-entry into romantic visibility, kept private until then despite industry precedents for more immediate disclosures. McCormack maintains dual Canadian and U.S. citizenship, having naturalized as an American in 1999 while retaining his Canadian status, and splits time between residences in and primarily for work flexibility across productions filmed in both locations. A music enthusiast with skills demonstrated in roles like his character, McCormack shared in early 2025 that had christened his personal , highlighting a longstanding interest in the instrument from youth training. He has also engaged in cancer awareness efforts, leveraging his profile for campaigns like Canada and Plaid for Dad.

Recognition and legacy

Awards and nominations

McCormack earned four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series for , winning in 2001 for the episode "The Accidental Tsuris." His other nominations came in 2000, 2003, and 2005, reflecting critical acclaim for his nuanced portrayal amid stiff competition from established comedy leads like and , though only one victory underscores the subjective nature of voter preferences in peak popularity years for the series. He received five Golden Globe nominations for Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Will & Grace (2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004), with no wins, highlighting the award's frequent favoring of dramatic flair over consistent comedic ensemble work. Screen Actors Guild Awards recognized the Will & Grace cast, including McCormack, with a win for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series in 2001, alongside nominations in 2002, 2003, 2004, and 2005, emphasizing collective rather than individual achievement in a show defined by its ensemble dynamic.
YearAwardCategoryWorkResult
2019Best Lead Actor, Drama SeriesTravelersNominated
2022Best Supporting Performance by a in a Motion PictureDrinkwaterWon
McCormack has no major award wins or nominations reported for 2024 or 2025, including his Broadway role in The Cottage, where production elements received Drama Desk recognition but no personal acting honors. High nomination tallies across platforms indicate sustained industry regard for his versatility, yet sparse wins beyond the Emmy and SAG ensemble prize suggest awards bodies prioritize breakout moments or broader cultural narratives over longevity in sitcom performance.

Cultural impact and public perception

McCormack's portrayal of in Will & Grace (1998–2006, revived 2017–2020) contributed to mainstream exposure of gay characters through repeated viewings, with studies indicating that exposure to the series correlated with reduced prejudice levels comparable to personal interactions with gay individuals, as per the in media effects research. However, the show's impact on LGBTQ+ normalization has been overstated as "pioneering," given that DeGeneres's coming-out on Ellen aired in April 1997, predating Will & Grace's September 1998 premiere and sparking broader cultural discussions on gay visibility, though Ellen's sitcom faced subsequent ratings declines and limited syndication longevity. In contrast, Will & Grace achieved sustained syndication success, airing in reruns across multiple networks post-2006, reflecting enduring audience demand evidenced by its 11-season total run and high premiere viewership for the revival at 10.2 million viewers. Critics and viewers have accused the series of reinforcing , particularly through Jack McFarland's traits, which some argued perpetuated effeminate caricatures rather than diverse representations, potentially limiting deeper normalization efforts. The 2017 revival's explicit anti-Trump episodes, including direct lampooning of the president, drew backlash for alienating conservative audiences, with viewer complaints citing the political tone as overly partisan and contributing to perceptions of Hollywood insularity, though initial ratings remained strong before tapering in later seasons. Public perception of McCormack shifted from the affable, relatable everyman embodied in to critiques of elitism following his 2019 Instagram post urging the release of names of Trump donors attending a Beverly Hills fundraiser, interpreted by detractors as advocating a blacklist of conservative industry figures. This drew accusations of hypocrisy from outlets highlighting liberal intolerance in entertainment, contrasting with McCormack's earlier "" image. By 2025, McCormack demonstrated career resilience, promoting projects like the thriller series Nine Bodies in a Morgue in interviews where he discussed ongoing work without dwelling on past controversies, maintaining visibility amid a polarized media landscape.

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