Wikipedia's has it wrong for years, I'm afraid. His fame grew while starring in NBCs Will & Grace, as well as stints on Ryan Murphys American Horror Story franchise and The Cool Kids, in which he played queer, confident senior citizen Sid Delacroix. [16], 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). 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. After decades in showbiz, the 65-year-old found fame on social media and has a new TV show and a second book on the way. He shared with the audience how his comedy helped his mother, Doris McCormack, endure her breast cancer treatments. When I got off the bus in 1982, I had $1,200. [35] The film premiered at the 2005 Tribeca Film Festival. 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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.". Jordan won an Emmy Award in 2006 for his role as Beverley Leslie on the hit TV show. Jordan's videos caught the attention of cultural critics like Brian Moylan. The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan, Shaul said. October 24, 2022, 2:46 PM. In Season 1's "My Fair Maid-y," Grace's preparation for a design showcase left her so stressed that her apartment fell into disrepair. 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. You were loved, sweet man, McCormack tweeted. What he lacked in height he made up for in generosity and greatness as a son, brother, artist, comedian, partner and human being, his spokesman told NBC. Atherosclerosis is the thickening or hardening of the arteries caused by a build-up of plaque. . [53] In an interview with USA Weekend, McCormack revealed he was not afraid of being typecast. 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.". 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." The actor played the role of Leo Markus, Grace's doctor ex-hubby in over 25 episodes. After working in theater and as a street performer at Disney-MGM Studios at Walt Disney World in Florida, Joosten headed to Los Angeles, where she landed roles on series like "ER" and "Frasier." He was killed in a car crash in Hollywood.. Knowing that he has left the world at the height of both his professional and personal life is the only solace one can have today.. 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. He was an actor, known for Thunderbolt and Lightfoot (1974), Beverly Hills Cop III (1994) and Kindergarten Cop (1990). 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. [86] They have a son. Though born in 1931, Perry's screen resume didn't begin until the early 1980s, when he appeared in low-budget horror films like "Blood Song" and on episodic series like "Cheers." 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. Will & Grace co-star Sean Hayes also chimed in, saying: Leslie Jordan was one of the funniest people I ever had the pleasure of working with., Everyone who ever met him, loved him, Hayes tweeted. Will and Grace Lose Their "Homojo . An autopsy is planned Tuesday to determine how Leslie Jordan died after his BMW slammed into a building at Cahuenga Boulevard and Romaine Street. While holed up in an apartment in his native Chattanooga, Tenn., during the early months of the pandemic in 2020, Jordan found viral fame with a constant string of comedic videos posted to his Instagram. [47] In the miniseries, he played Jack Nash, a television reporter who battles an addiction to cocaine. [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. "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.". [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. "Will & Grace" was Wilder's last on-screen appearance: he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease at the age of 83 on August 29, 2016. 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. [6][7] 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. [21] Will & Grace quickly developed a loyal audience, with the show and McCormack receiving strong reviews. He was 67. Ferrer was also in demand for animated projects, lending his gravelly tones to "Mulan," "Justice League: The New Frontier" (as Martian Manhunter), "Superman: The Animated Series" (as Aquaman and Weather Wizard) and "Adventure Time" (as Death), as well as numerous commercials and theatrical trailers. [55] The show debuted on January 26, 2009, and was watched by almost 3.4million viewers. His acting career, which included episodes of "The Twilight Zone" and "Have GunWill Travel," coincided with his directorial debut, which began in 1961 and soon encompassed episodes of "Alfred Hitchcock Presents" and an episode of "Bob Hope Presents The Chrysler Theater," which earned him his first Emmy He followed his debut feature, 1965's "The Slender Thread," with a string of hit movies in the 1970s, many featuring Redford like "Jeremiah Johnson," "The Way We Were," "Three Days of the Condor," and "The Electric Horseman.". Murdaugh soon will be taken to a state prison where he will be . Will Meets James (Taye Diggs) Dressed as Captain von Trapp - Will & Grace. Waiting in the wings for Peter to drop out of contention was an aggravated Rip Taylor(playing himself)who also wanted the spokesperson gig. His agent said it is suspected that Jordan suffered "some sort of medical emergency" that caused him to lose control of the vehicle. IE 11 is not supported. The new show has been branded as a "reboot", or "revival", taking place 11 years after the original series' finale episode, and McCormack has reprised his role of the beloved Will Truman. Just to let you know, you never have to be more gay than that. 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. Their dalliance was far briefer than that of Will and Alan because, as Jack noted, Bertram "wouldn't come out to his mother. "Jordan is one of the true stars of the lockdown, amassing more than3.8 million Instagram followersin a little over a month," Moylan wrote in an April 2020 piece for NBC News' Think section. 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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. [54] McCormack's decision to do the show was due to "great writing". 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. Ferrer hailed from an entertainment industry family: he was the son of Oscar-winning actor Jose Ferrer and singer Rosemary Clooney, and the cousin of Oscar winner George Clooney. [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. [14] 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. 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. I'm lucky that way. A unique talent with an enormous, caring heart. [76] McCormack also serves as producer for the show. Torn's TV fame also boosted his film career in the 1990s. 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. 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. his timing, his delivery, all apparently effortless. 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. I dont have COVID, Jordan joked in one of the videos. Leslie Jordan, a veteran actor and comedian whose credits include "Will & Grace" and "Call Me Kat," died Monday morning after driving his car into a building. Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms. Bean's last screen appearance came in a 2020 episode of "Grace and Frankie"; the 91-year-old actor was struck and killed by a motorist in Venice, California on February 7, 2020. The latest will air as scheduled Thursday, but with an added "in memoriam" segment about the actor who played Phil, the company said. Let's just say McCormack does the best he can with what he's given, and leave it at that. He was pronounced dead at the scene. He began appearing in episodic television in the early 1980s. Mars also voiced numerous animated characters, including King Triton in "The Little Mermaid" and the "Kingdom Hearts" games, and Grandpa Longneck in the "Land Before Time" series. Grace eventually became dependent on April's encouragement to complete her work, which prompted Will's intervention. Even this issue divided the Pressmans: Mrs. Pressman wanted the heat option, while Mr. Pressman suggested an alternative. "[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. Getty Images Leslie Jordan died in a car crash Monday morning. [67], McCormack portrayed con artist Clark Rockefeller in the Lifetime television movie Who Is Clark Rockefeller?, which premiered on March 13, 2010. Leslie Jordan, 'Will & Grace' actor, dies at 67 His witty Instagram posts made him a social media sensation during the pandemic. Leslie Jordan won an Emmy for his role in Will and Grace. 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. [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. [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. In many of his Instagram videos, Jordan shared stories of the difficulties growing up gay in a religious environment with a father who served in the military.