Jonah Valdez is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times. The cause of death of Will and Grace star Leslie Jordan has been revealed. [72] In October 2010, McCormack received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. [41] He plays a writer who is ready to settle down and marry, but decides to visit four ex-girlfriends first. One of the most frequent guest stars on "Will & Grace" was Oscar-nominated actress Debbie Reynolds, who played Grace's mother, Bobbi. McCormack starred in Travelers, a science fiction drama which first aired in October 2016 and ran for three seasons. The series, set around a fictional advertising firm, starred McCormack as Mason McGuire, the firm's newly promoted creative director, and deals with his best friend's (Cavanagh) unpredictable behavior. Im a gay man who went through a lot of the early gay rights movement.. It was not immediately clear whether Jordan was killed in the crash or suffered a medical emergency beforehand, but the condition of the vehicle suggested Jordan may have lost control before slamming into the building, a law enforcement source said. In this April 12, 2018, file photo, Leslie Jordan attends the 29th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Beverly Hills, Calif. Vivien Killilea/Getty Images for GLAAD, FILE, Leslie Jordan as Beverley Leslie, Eric McCormack as Will Truman, Sean Hayes as Jack McFarland on "Will & Grace.". I think it brought a lot of us together in a time when we were not sure what was going on, Wiser said of Jordans Instagram videos. Meara died at the age of 85 on May 23, 2015. LOS ANGELES Leslie Jordan, who won an Emmy playing the conniving Beverley Leslie on "Will & Grace" and became a social media sensation during the pandemic, died Monday after he crashed his car into a tree in Hollywood, his agent said. Jordan's videos caught the attention of cultural critics like Brian Moylan. 24/7 coverage of breaking news and live events. His appearances included "Men in Black," Disney's "Hercules," "The Insider," and "Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story." His spokesperson confirms to Yahoo Entertainment that . The beloved actor died on October 24, 2022, at 67. Tim Stelloh is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. Though she initially resists Lionel, she decides to consummate their relationshiponly to have Stan return from prison. She first captured audiences' attention as a devoted Beatles fan in Robert Zemeckis' "I Want to Hold Your Hand," and reunited with the director for "Back to the Future" (as Marty McFly's sister, Lisa), "Back to the Future Part III," and "Used Cars." The couple broke up their act in the 1970s, due in part to the impact it had on their marriage, though they continued to work together in features and television commercials. Will & Grace is an American television sitcom created by Max Mutchnick and David Kohan.Set in New York City, the show focuses on the friendship between best friends Will Truman (Eric McCormack), a gay lawyer, and Grace Adler (Debra Messing), a straight interior designer.The show was broadcast on NBC from September 21, 1998, to May 18, 2006, for a total of eight seasons, and returned to NBC on . Leslie Jordan won an Emmy for his role in Will and Grace. Died on January 5, 2014, he played Uncle Winnie, Grace's uncle. The actor played the role of Leo Markus, Grace's doctor ex-hubby in over 25 episodes. An amateur performer whose sense of the theatrical extended to her own personality, Bobbi frequently overshadows Grace, who also suffers under her mother's withering criticisms and occasional disregard. Playing Mrs. Friedman in "Star-Spangled Banter" was Anne Meara, who partnered with her husband, actor Jerry Stiller, as a successful comedy duo during the 1960s and 1970s. Also in 2009, McCormack was cast in the science-fiction movie Alien Trespass. With the support of his parents (his father was also an aspiring actor), Eric spent three years at the Ryerson Theater School in . Jordan, 67, was pronounced dead at the scene at 9:38 a.m. after firefighters responding to reports of a collision at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street found him "pulseless and non-breathing" in a gray sedan, authorities said. Eric McCormack continued his role of Will Truman for all of the announced seasons of the revival. You were loved, sweet man, McCormack tweeted. For Season 4's two-parter "Moveable Feast," the writers for "Will & Grace" conceived a novel premise for their third Thanksgiving episode: Will, Grace, Jack, and Karen agree to spend just one hour at each of their relatives' homes before returning to their own apartment for the holiday dinner. Drag queen Trinity the Tuck said she had just seen Jordan in L.A. last week and considered the actor such a queer icon to me.. Mr. Stein returned later that season for "Sex, Losers, and Videotape," in which he began a torrid affair with Karen while the pair, along with Will, bemoaned their stalled love lives. I dont have COVID, Jordan joked in one of the videos. "[12] McCormack appeared in productions of A Midsummer Night's Dream, Henry V, Murder in the Cathedral and Three Sisters. I knew exactly what I was going to do. He attended Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute (the same school Mike Myers attended) and also attended Sir John A. MacDonald Collegiate, named after Canada's first Prime Minister. However, it was on "Will & Grace," playing the role of Beverley Leslie during the original run and on the revival when he truly made his comedic mark on the small screen. [91] Doris was honored at the Lifetime's Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004. he said. Leslie . Gene Wilder won an Emmy for playing Mr. Stein in 2003, which marked a rare appearance for the popular comic actor-writer-director. He worked his way up to supporting roles in features before landing his breakout turn as Bob Morton, the toxic yuppie executive who created a cyborg police program in "RoboCop.". An anarchic presence on stage and television and in feature films for more than a half-century, Rip Taylor began his career as a stand-up comedian. Will Meets James (Taye Diggs) Dressed as Captain von Trapp - Will & Grace. A dramatic turn as Liberace's unsympathetic mother in Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" capped Reynolds' acting career. However, the ensuing years had turned the professor into an embittered old man locked into a spiteful relationship with an old friend (played by Oscar nominee Piper Laurie), whom he'd embarrassed in front of colleagues decades ago. Leslie Jordan, the actor, comedian and musician known for his roles in Will & Grace and American Horror Story and for his uplifting pandemic Instagram videos, died after a car crash Monday in Hollywood. Suzanne Pleshette played Lois in three episodes of "Will & Grace," including Season 6's "Looking for Mr. Good Enough," in which she tricks Grace into redecorating her apartment. When not working, Valdez finds joy in writing and reading poetry, running, thrifting and experiencing food and music with friends and family. [59][60], McCormack starred in the science-fiction film Alien Trespass (2009), in which he played Doctor Ted Lewis, who gets possessed by an alien marshal, Urp, after he crash-lands on Earth. [5][14] McCormack commented that it was a "fantastic role". [18] 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. [70] Who Is Clark Rockefeller? [25], Also in 1998, McCormack appeared in Stephen Herek's comedy film Holy Man. 1 on iTunes Charts, 36 songs, no apologies: Morgan Wallen delivers more (much more) of what made him countrys king, Joy Behar kicks off Joys Banned Book Club with gay-penguin tale And Tango Makes Three, Paramount to pay $122.5 million to settle lawsuit over CBS deal, Jussie Smollett finally appeals his conviction stemming from 2019 hate-crime hoax. For his performance, McCormack received critical reviews. He was an actor, known for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). "), died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 75 on February 12, 2011. McCormack later gained worldwide recognition for playing Will Truman in Will & Grace, which premiered in September 1998. 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. I need to post. 5 min read Leslie Jordan, the comedic actor from Will & Grace, Murphy Brown and Call Me Kat, has died at age 67. Phoenix and her sister said they admired how he represented the LGBTQ community. For Will, this included his father, George, who appeared in four episodes of the series, beginning with Season 2's "Oh Dad, Poor Dad, He's Kept Me in the Closet and I'm So Sad." According to IMDb, he appeared in 17 episodes, 14 during the show's original run and three more in the 2017 to 2020 revival. Orson Bean, a veteran of film, television, stage, and stand-up comedy for more than six decades, played Professor Dudley in "There But for the Grace of Grace." I wanted to be in movies and TV, but this [album] was so far off the radar. IE 11 is not supported. Gone about thirty years too soon. Getty Images Leslie Jordan died in a car crash Monday morning. In a statement Monday, GLAAD CEO Sarah Kate Ellis called him "a loyal friend to so many LGBTQ organizations.". Diagnosed with breast cancer in 1997, she recovered and returned to work on shows like "8 Simple Rules" and "Home Improvement" while also founding theweSPARK Cancer Support Center, which aided cancer patients and their families. Actor Tim Bagley played the recurring role of Larry on "Will & Grace," longtime pal of Jack and Will. He also produced numerous films, including "The Firm" (which he also directed), "The Talented Mr. Ripley," and "Cold Mountain;" in that capacity, he earned a Best Picture Oscar nod for "Sense and Sensibility" and a 2008 Emmy award for "Recount." [82][83], 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. Naturally, this does not go according to plan, and gives the sizable guest castwhich included Debbie Reynolds, Lainie Kazan, and Beau Bridgesplenty of opportunities to steal scenes. Im just along for the ride.. More recently, Jordan was starring in the Fox sitcom Call Me Kat, which premiered its third season last month. At 65, Leslie Jordan is an Instagram star with a new TV show, book and debut album of old hymns featuring Dolly Parton, Brandi Carlile and Eddie Vedder. Let's just say McCormack does the best he can with what he's given, and leave it at that. "I don't really even know what that means!". [22] Kay McFadden of The Seattle Times also praised McCormack, Messing, and the supporting cast as "very funny". 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Mother and daughter eventually patch up their differences, though Lois attempts to pull Karen back into another scheme in Season 4's "Something Borrowed, Someone's Due.". He gave colorful reactions to new music, such as Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallions single, WAP. He created dance montages to pop music from his backyard to his living room. He amassed 5.8 million followers, including many celebrities, who tuned in to hear his sassy stories relayed in his Southern accent. From that moment there was no question. Suzy Byrne. Eugene Elman was born on March 16, 1926 in New York, New York, USA. Actress Shelley Morrison played Rosario throughout the original "Will & Grace" run, earning both critical and fan praise and Screen Actors Guild and ALMA Award nominations for her performance. He would often use the line,How yall doin?. Bean parlayed his quirky presence into dozens of acting roles on television from the mid-1950s through the 2010s, including appearances on the original "Twilight Zone," "7th Heaven," "How I Met Your Mother," and a recurring run on "Desperate Housewives" as the husband of Kathryn Joosten's Karen McCluskey. She declined to reprise Rosario for the "Will & Grace" revival and died of heart failure at the age of 83 on December 1, 2019. [13] 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. I open my mouth and 50 yards of purple chiffon come out, he said. A toxicology screening was negative for marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, the agency's report said. Leslie Jordan, a comedian and actor best known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died. Will & Grace Actors You Might Not Know Passed Away. "[57] Mary McNamara of the Los Angeles Times wrote that McCormack and Cavanagh "manage to keep their characters sharply defined but low-key. "[49] 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. [77] He also provides the voice of "Lucky" on The Hub's Pound Puppies series, which premiered October 10, 2010. There was, of course, a catch: he wanted Grace to set him up with Will, who found his bullying personality repugnant. [13] 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. The series also earned critical praise (and Emmys) for its writing and nuanced portrayal of gay and straight characters, which was cited by none other than President Joe Biden as doing more to educate the public onLGBTQ issues than any other series. Debra Messing, who plays Grace, Harry Connick Jr., who plays Leo, Eric McCormack, who plays Will, and Sean Hayes, who plays Jack, have been successful in films and on TV. After his death, a spokesman for Jordan released a statement saying the world was a darker place. The late Leslie Jordan spoke with the Los Angeles Times on several occasions about his career and personal life. Rosario did not return for the show's revival in 2017 and died off-screen in Season 9's "Rosario's Quinceaera," for which Karen sends off her frenemy with a celebration she never enjoyed in life. In 2020, he narrated a portion of the 8th Canadian Screen Awards. His performance has earned him six Golden Globe nominations and four Emmy nominations, ultimately winning the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001. "[45] The show was cancelled that same year. What should I come up with?. Will & Grace 7.3 TV Series Beverley Leslie 2001-2020 17 eps Sordid Lives 6.7 Earl 'Brother Boy' Ingram 2000 Credits Edit Actor132 Writer3 Producer1 Soundtrack3 Additional Crew1 Self82 Thanks3 Archive Footage9 IMDbPro Expand below Actor Upcoming 1 Strangers in a Strange Land Gentleman Post-production Previous 131 Call Me Kat Phil TV Series [41] 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. Paul, with a shotgun and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, with a rifle on June 7, 2021. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Beloved Will and Grace actor Leslie Jordon dead at 67 Stream the world's best reality, entertainment and true crime shows for free on 7Bravo on 7plus >> Problems with alcohol undercut his career in the late 2000s, though Torn continued to act until his death of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 88 on July 9, 2019. Jordan was behind the wheel of a BMW when he crashed into the side of a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street at 9:30 a.m., Los Angeles Police Department Officer Lizeth Lomeli told The Times. Emmy-winning US actor Leslie Jordan died in October 2022. "Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times.". After being hospitalized for an epileptic seizure in 2019, Taylor died at the age of 88 on October 6 of that year. Both Stiller and Meara also collaborated with projects overseen by their son, actor-director Ben Stiller, including "Reality Bites" and "Zoolander." After his passing, it was revealed the beloved actor had been experiencing a strange symptom in the days beforehand. His witty Instagram posts made him a social media sensation during the pandemic. [12] There, he enrolled in theatre classes and performed in high school productions of Godspell and Pippin. Angry that Leo is withholding the money from her, Grace decides to spend it on frivolous items (Japanese silverware, irregular jeans) until an elderly couple arrives and demands to know what they did with their life savings. [30], 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. Following is a spoiler-heavy list of the "Will & Grace" actors you might not know passed away. Torn's TV fame also boosted his film career in the 1990s. Not only was he a mega talent and joy to work with, but he provided an emotional sanctuary to the nation at one of its most difficult times, the spokesperson said, referring to Jordans popular COVID lockdown videos. [95] McCormack 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. ", "Eric McCormack taps into his evil side on Broadway", "Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy", "Netflix's Master of None wins Aziz Ansari the 2018 Golden Globe for Best Actor in a TV Comedy", "Golden Globes: Aziz Ansari Wins Best Actor in a TV Comedy for 'Master of None', "Aziz Ansari Wins Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Comedy or Musical", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Eric_McCormack&oldid=1141070336, Episode: "The Mystery of the Exsanguinated Ex", Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical, Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series, Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series - Children's/Educational, This page was last edited on 23 February 2023, at 05:36. [40], Following the end of Will & Grace, 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. Cookies help us deliver our Services. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. [39] 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. [13] McCormack recalls that after performing in Godspell, his feelings toward becoming an actor solidified and he decided to pursue a career in acting. Leslie Jordan, the comedic actor from Will & Grace,Murphy Brown and Call Me Kat, has died at age 67. Will and Grace Lose Their "Homojo . She netted an Academy Award nomination for "The Unsinkable Molly Brown" in 1964, and voiced the title role in the 1973 animated film "Charlotte's Web," but worked largely on stage in the 1970s and 1980s. I couldnt pronounce it. The star, known for his roles in Will and Grace and American Horror Story, was killed in a car crash in Los. There will never be anyone like him. Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963[2]) is a Canadian 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.
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