The finale garnered 18million American viewers,[37] making it the most-watched entertainment telecast in six years. 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. From March 6 through July 8, 2012, he played the role of Senator Joseph Cantwell in the Broadway revival of Gore Vidals The Best Man.[78]. [76] McCormack also serves as producer for the show. After his passing, it was revealed the beloved actor had been experiencing a strange symptom in the days beforehand. A veteran of both television and the Los Angeles theater scene for more than six decades, Morrison's first taste of small-screen stardom came as Sister Sixto on the 1967-1970 sitcom "The Flying Nun" with Sally Field. [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. 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. In Season 6's "A Gay/December Romance," Will and Jack attended an opening at an art gallery, where both met and connected with older men. The actor won an outstanding guest actor Emmy award in 2005 for his role in Will and Grace. Emmy-winning actor Leslie Jordan has died at the age of 67. Reynolds was a major star during the Golden Age of Hollywood: she was not yet out of her teens when she co-starred with Gene Kelly in "Singin' in the Rain," and displayed her talent for singing, dancing, and light comedy in films like "The Tender Trap," "The Mating Game" and "The Rat Race." This was a total crush for us., After Jordan got his big break in 1989 when he was cast in the first season of Murphy Brown, his 30-year career was marked by scene-stealing roles in TV shows such as Bodies of Evidence and Hearts Afire.. McCormack later gained worldwide recognition for playing Will Truman in Will & Grace, which premiered in September 1998. [84] 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. Stiller went on to significant fame on "Seinfeld" and "King of Queens," while Meara worked steadily on TV, earning one of four career Emmy nominations for the short-lived series "Kate McShane," and appearing on numerous series, including "ALF," "Sex and the City," "Oz," and "Archie Bunker's Place. Remembering actor Leslie Jordan after his death at age 67. Menu Movies Release CalendarTop 250 MoviesMost Popular MoviesBrowse Movies by GenreTop Box OfficeShowtimes & TicketsMovie NewsIndia Movie Spotlight TV Shows Its not like I sit and think, Whats the next big challenge? It has just always happened for me. LOS ANGELES "Will & Grace" actor Leslie Jordan, who was found without a pulse after a car crash in Hollywood last year, died of sudden cardiac dysfunction, officials said Thursday. Wilder netted Oscar nominations as an actor for "Producers" and co-writer for "Frankenstein." The cast did wish . ', "Emmy(R) Award-Winner Eric McCormack Stars in the Highly Anticipated Lifetime Original Movie 'Who is Clark Rockefeller? Leslie Jordan, the actor best known for his work on TV shows including Will & Grace, American Horror Story and Call Me Kat, died Monday at 67. [47] In the miniseries, he played Jack Nash, a television reporter who battles an addiction to cocaine. Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms. By Diana Dasrath and Tim Stelloh. McCormack 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. October 24, 2022, 2:46 PM. 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. Jordan won an Emmy Award in 2006 for his role as Beverley Leslie on the hit TV show. 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. The actor, best known for his roles in "Will & Grace," "Hearts Afire" and "Call Me Kat," was reportedly driving in Hollywood on Monday morning (GMT-7) when he suffered a suspected medical . 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. 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. 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 >> He turned over his Instagram account to Deesha Dyer, a former Cabinet member of the Obama administration, to lead a conversation on systemic racism. TMZ reported that he appeared to. The "Will and Grace" actor appeared to drive his car into the side of a. In August, the actor who died Monday said he had recently bought his first piece of property. [85], McCormack has been married to Janet Leigh Holden, whom he met on the set of Lonesome Dove,[12] since August 1997. She declined to reprise Rosario for the "Will & Grace" revival and died of heart failure at the age of 83 on December 1, 2019. The actor grew an unexpectedly large social media following during the 2021 lockdowns and boasted 5.8 million followers at the time of his death. Many "Will & Grace" guest stars continue to perform in their own projects today, while a select handful died due to old age or other issues over the course of the 20-plus years since its first episode. [12], Also in 1997, he had minor roles in the comedy shows Townies, Veronica's Closet, and Ally McBeal. "[20] The show debuted on September 21, 1998, and was watched by almost 8.6million American viewers. His first signature actin which he pretended to cry while begging the audience for laughsled to a star-making appearance on "The Ed Sullivan Show" and steady work as an opening act for major performers like Frank Sinatra in Las Vegas. 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." I knew exactly what I was going to do. "I don't really even know what that means!". 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. "[13] McCormack moved to Los Angeles, California, and made his US television debut in a 1991 episode of the CBS crime series Top Cops. Will & Grace (TV Series 1998-2020) - Full Cast & Crew - IMDb Will & Grace (TV Series 1998-2020) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. [79], McCormack has set up his own production company called Big Cattle Productions to develop ideas for television. Oscar nominee and Emmy winner Rip Torn played Lionel Banks in all three "Will & Grace" episodes. There was a feeling that I was a little bit of a disappointment, he recalled during one video. She diedat the age of 84 following a stroke on December 28, 2016, one day after the death of her daughter, actress and author Carrie Fisher. You were loved, sweet man, McCormack tweeted. What are yall doing? Jordan would typically begin before launching into his often hilarious ruminations, delivered in a thick Southern drawl, on life in lockdown. After being hospitalized for an epileptic seizure in 2019, Taylor died at the age of 88 on October 6 of that year. Jordan's agent, David Shaul, had said Jordan was likely to have suffered a medical emergency that caused him to lose control of his car. The veteran actor was driving in Hollywood when he suffered a sudden medical emergency and crashed his BMW into the side of a building. I didnt realize [he had blown up] until last night when everybody started calling me telling me youve gone viral," Jordan told NBCs "TODAY" show in March 2020. 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. The latter includes her relationship with Jack, whom she invites to Hanukah dinner instead of Grace. He was pronounced dead at the scene. Talking to the Los Angeles Times to promote the album, Jordan reflected on his journey in Hollywood. [29] In 2000, McCormack appeared in the ABC television movie The Audrey Hepburn Story, portraying actor Mel Ferrer. The reunion is anything but welcome, as Karen originally distanced herself from Lois due to her mother's career as a professional con artist. [64][65] McCormack had a supporting role in Richard Loncraine's comedy My One and Only,[66] which was released in August 2009. 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., Jordan earned an Emmy for his role as Beverly Leslie on "Will & Grace" and appeared in dozens of other shows and movies, including "Star Trek: Voyage," "American Horror Story" and "Murphy Brown.". Walter Olkewicz, the actor best known as sleazy bartender Jacques Renault in "Twin Peaks," oil refinery worker Dougie Boudreau in TV's "Grace Under Fire" and the cable guy . [55] The show debuted on January 26, 2009, and was watched by almost 3.4million viewers. "[3], McCormack graduated from high school in 1982[5] and then enrolled at Ryerson University School of Theatre in Toronto to further improve his acting. The actor played the role of Leo Markus, Grace's doctor ex-hubby in over 25 episodes. [75] Perception premiered on July 9, 2012. Jan. 19, 2023, 4:46 PM PST. The Tennessee native, who won an on outstanding guest actor Emmy in 2005 for "Will & Grace," appeared recently on the Mayim Bialik comedy "Call Me Kat" and co-starred on the sitcom "The . ", Chris Haston / NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images. [36], Will & Grace's eighth and (at the time) final season ended with the series finale on May 18, 2006. During the coronavirus pandemic, Jordan's fan base grew as he delivered daily Instagram videos that offered comedic reflections on life during a lockdown. 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. Murdaugh soon will be taken to a state prison where he will be . I dont know how I did it because now I scramble for content. Every day, Im thinking, Oh, my God! Died on January 5, 2014, he played Uncle Winnie, Grace's uncle. Before graduating, Valdez interned at his hometown paper, the San Diego Union-Tribune, with its Watchdog investigations team. Corky Siemaszko is a senior reporter for NBC News Digital. Actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has reportedly died following a car crash Monday morning, according to the LA Times. [92][93] 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. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," the star's representative, David Shaul, said in a statement to ABC News. McCormack was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, the son of Doris (19322006), a homemaker, and James "Keith" McCormack, an oil company financial analyst[3] who died from cancer in 2008. That was the beginning of my life as an actor. Actor Tim Bagley played the recurring role of Larry on "Will & Grace," longtime pal of Jack and Will. [77] He also provides the voice of "Lucky" on The Hub's Pound Puppies series, which premiered October 10, 2010. IE 11 is not supported. ABCs The American Rescue Dog Show stars Leslie Jordan. There will never be anyone like him. Character actor Miguel Ferrer got a terrific showcase for his comic talents in Season 1's "Saving Grace," which cast him as an arrogant publicist who considered Grace as a decorator for his house. Known as @lacrimes on Twitter, during almost 30 years at The Times he also has been part of the breaking news staff that won Pulitzers in 1998, 2004 and 2016. Born April 29, 1955, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, the diminutive Jordan (he was 4-foot-11) carved out a thriving career on the small screen playing small but often scene-stealing roles on shows from "Murphy Brown" and "Boston Public" to "Star Trek: Voyage," "American Horror Story" and "Hearts Afire.". IE 11 is not supported. 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." A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. A toxicology screening was negative for marijuana, alcohol and other drugs, the agency's report said. Among the apartment residents caught in Will and Grace's campaign to head the tenant board association in Season 2's "Election" were Mr. and Mrs. Pressman, a combative couple who were dismayed to hear that all of the fireplaces in the building were sealed up except the one in Will's apartment. The US actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has died aged 67, his agent has confirmed.