I dont have COVID, Jordan joked in one of the videos. She later earned two Emmy Awards as Outstanding Guest Actress for her turn as nosy neighbor Karen McCluskey on "Desperate Housewives." The actor won an outstanding guest actor Emmy award in 2005 for his role in Will and Grace. Born in Toronto, McCormack started acting by performing in high school plays. 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. [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. Emmy award-winning actor Leslie Jordan, best known for his roles in Will & Grace and American Horror Story, has died aged 67. 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. 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. Meara also wrote plays, garnered a 1993 Tony nomination for a production of "Anna Christie," and received a shared star with Stiller on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2007. Positive critical and audience reception for her "West Wing" performance led to more high-profile work for Joosten, including a recurring role as an incarnation of God on "Joan of Arcadia," appearances on "Scrubs," "The X-Files" and "My Name is Earl" (as Earl's mother), and a supporting role in "Wedding Crashers." A dramatic turn as Liberace's unsympathetic mother in Steven Soderbergh's "Behind the Candelabra" capped Reynolds' acting career. Cutell was a staple of episodic TV, including the "Seinfeld" episode "The Fusilli Jerry," in which Kramer discovers that Cutell's character, a proctologist named Dr. Cooperman, is the rightful owner of a very inappropriate vanity license plate. "[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. Pollack was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including wins for Best Director and Best Picture for "Out of Africa" (with Redford) and nominations for "Tootsie," "Michael Clayton," and "The Reader." Though he earned an Oscar nomination for "Cross Creek" in 1983, stardom largely eluded Torn until he was cast as Artie, the no-nonsense producer of "The Larry Sanders Show." The star, known for his roles in Will and Grace and American Horror Story, was killed in a car crash in Los. [18] The projects produced by the company include Lovespring International and Imperfect Union. "At the end of the audition, Max Mutchnick, co-creator and executive producer of the show said 'That was perfect. The star, known for his roles in Will and Grace and American Horror Story, was killed in a car crash in Los . I open my mouth and 50 yards of purple chiffon come out, he said. 0:00. [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. 'Will & Grace' actor Leslie Jordan has died at 67 after his car crashed into a building Rebecca Cohen and Libby Torres Leslie Jordan co-hosts the announcement of nominees for the 94th Annual Academy Awards on February 08, 2022. [85], McCormack has been married to Janet Leigh Holden, whom he met on the set of Lonesome Dove,[12] since August 1997. Sean Patrick Hayes (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. He began appearing in episodic television in the early 1980s. The US actor and comedian Leslie Jordan has died aged 67, his agent has confirmed. 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. [91] Doris was honored at the Lifetime's Breast Cancer Heroes Luncheon in 2004. The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan, Shaul said. [34] The following year, McCormack starred in the film The Sisters, based on Anton Chekhov's play Three Sisters. Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963) 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.. Born in Toronto, McCormack started acting by performing in high school plays. [72] In October 2010, McCormack received a star on Canada's Walk of Fame. Ferrer became a go-to performer for intense types on both sides of the law, a persona he parlayed in projects ranging from the original "Twin Peaks" series and Steven Soderberg's "Traffic" to Jonathan Demme's remake of "The Manchurian Candidate" and "Iron Man 3." 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. 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. '"[12] He explained that when he first read the script, "what hit me immediately was that this was me. Karen's maid, Rosario Salazar, was initially slated to appear in just one episode, the Season 1 finale "Object of My Rejection," which saw her marry Jack in order to stay in the United States. 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. 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. Several people visited the site to take photos and somberly stare at the makeshift memorial. But when you have 4.7 million followers, I mean, you cant just sit silent. Appearances on "The Golden Girls" and "Wings" preceded her Emmy-nominated run on "Will & Grace," which she followed with a string of wry comic performances in films like Albert Brooks's "Mother" (which earned her a Golden Globe nomination), "In & Out," and the popular Disney TV-movie franchise "Halloweentown." CORRECTION (Oct. 24, 2022, 5:20 PM): A previous version of this article misspelled the first name of the character Jordan played on Will & Grace. It is Beverley, not Beverly. 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. [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. Im a gay man who went through a lot of the early gay rights movement.. Getty Images Leslie Jordan died in a car crash Monday morning. 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." 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). "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," David Shaul said. Debra Messing as Grace Adler and Leslie Jordan as Beverley Leslie on Will and Grace. Bean also appeared in numerous features, including "Anatomy of a Murder" in 1959, Joe Dante's "Innerspace," and Spike Jonze's "Being John Malkovich," which earned him a shared Screen Actors Guild nomination with the cast. Even this issue divided the Pressmans: Mrs. Pressman wanted the heat option, while Mr. Pressman suggested an alternative. 5 min read Leslie Jordan, the comedic actor from Will & Grace, Murphy Brown and Call Me Kat, has died at age 67. It changed me in that the concept of any other options disappeared. She worked steadily in character roles and guest appearances, often as Native American characters on TV Westerns or domestics, before landing the role of Rosario on "Will & Grace.". 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." Though she initially resists Lionel, she decides to consummate their relationshiponly to have Stan return from prison. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I dont know how I did it because now I scramble for content. Every day, Im thinking, Oh, my God! [88] He became a US citizen in 1999 and holds dual Canadian and US citizenship. Sydney Pollack, who played George, began his career as an actor and made his film debut in 1962's "War Hunt" opposite longtime friend and collaborator Robert Redford. 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. Jordan also published a book called How Yall Doing? Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. [26] The film was critically and financially unsuccessful. Jordan would post daily videos during the pandemic that would hope to cheer people up during a very isolating time. Phoenix and her sister said they admired how he represented the LGBTQ community. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. I mean, sexual orientation aside, Will was so much like me. Leslie Jordan, the comedic actor from Will & Grace,Murphy Brown and Call Me Kat, has died at age 67. The gag was so popular that it led to repeat performances on numerous game shows, variety series, episodic programs like "The Monkees," and voices for cartoons like "The Jetsons.". [61] When asked about his interpretation on the character, McCormack commented that his first instinct was to make Ted Lewis more alien, sounding like Spock. [27][28] The following 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. [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. Diana Dasrath reported from Los Angeles and Corky Siemaszko from New York. Actor Tom Sizemore dies; Murdaugh trial ends in life sentence; Walgreens limits abortion pill sales; and more morning headlines . What did Disney actually lose from its Florida battle with DeSantis? Eric was born and raised in Toronto, Ontario. Tim Stelloh is a breaking news reporter for NBC News Digital. 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 . The B-plot of Season 7's "Saving Grace. He soon settled into steady work in both mediums, and appeared to specialize in playing older professional types: judges on "My Name is Earl" and "Coach," doctors ("ER"), priests ("Everybody Loves Raymond"), and more than his share of grandparents ("The Drew Carey Show") and characters who simply bore the name "Old Man" ("Malcolm in the Middle," "Southland," "That '70s Show," etc.). Tributes from Hollywood began pouring in after news of Jordans death spread on social media, including from his Will & Grace co-stars. A former head nurse at a psychiatric hospital, Joosten decided to pursue a career as an actor in her 40s. He earned an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for his work in 2006. Before joining The Times as a member of the 2021-22 Los Angeles Times Fellowship class, he worked for the Southern California News Group, where he covered breaking news and wrote award-winning feature stories on topics such as mass shootings, labor and human trafficking, and movements for racial justice. [43] The series debuted to ambivalent reviews,[44] 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. 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, . According to IMDb, he appeared in 17 episodes, 14 during the show's original run and three more in the 2017 to 2020 revival. For much of the late 1990s, he lived in Los Angeles and had minor roles. [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. Gene Wilder won an Emmy for playing Mr. Stein in 2003, which marked a rare appearance for the popular comic actor-writer-director. [56] Trust Me debuted to very positive reviews, with Tim Goodman of the San Francisco Chronicle writing, "the series is surprisingly solid. She was also an exuberant comic presence in Steven Spielberg's "1941" and "Bachelor Party" with Tom Hanks, with whom she also co-starred in the short-lived but well-loved sitcom "Bosom Buddies.". Just to let you know, you never have to be more gay than that. I couldnt pronounce it. By Olivia Jakiel Leslie Jordan, best known for portraying Beverly Leslie in both the. [55] The show debuted on January 26, 2009, and was watched by almost 3.4million viewers. Though best remembered for her TV work, which included "8 Simple Rules for Dating My Teenage Daughter," "Good Morning Miami," "Alfred Hitchcock Presents," and "The Fugitive," Pleshette also earned a Golden Globe nomination for Alfred Hitchcock's "The Birds" and appeared in features like "Support Your Local Gunfighter" and "Nevada Smith" with Steve McQueen. USA TODAY. The latest will air as scheduled Thursday, but with an added "in memoriam" segment about the actor who played Phil, the company said. 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. Rooted in his church upbringing, those videos inspired him to make an album of country gospel, 2021s Companys Comin, which featured guests such as Dolly Parton and Brandi Carlile. Valdez was raised in San Diego and attended La Sierra University in Riverside, where he edited the campus newspaper. It feels so cruel that this could happen to such a beautiful soul, Carter wrote. When I got off the bus in 1982, I had $1,200. Cutell remained active on TV well into the new millennium, most notably on "Betty White's Off Their Rockers" and "Grey's Anatomy." Also in 2009, McCormack was cast in the science-fiction movie Alien Trespass. 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." By Diana Dasrath and Tim Stelloh. 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. 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. 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." [12] In 1995, he appeared in the television film The Man Who Wouldn't Die. Suzy Byrne. 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. Jordan received the award for Timeless Star, which honors an actor or performer whose exemplary career has been marked by character, wisdom and wit, from GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics in 2021. "You want heat?" His manner of death was classified as natural, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said. Not a lot of celebrities touch you in that way, Jessie said after the family lighted a prayer candle alongside the flowers. Born to Sephardic. One of the most frequent guest stars on "Will & Grace" was Oscar-nominated actress Debbie Reynolds, who played Grace's mother, Bobbi. Turn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? What should I come up with?. Leslie Jordan appeared on Fox News Gutfeld! talk show in July. During the pandemic, Jordan's Instagram posts, which he filed twice daily from an Airbnb near his mother's house in Chattanooga, made him famous to a new generation of fans. A dazzling parade of stars appeared on the program, including Matt Damon, Demi Lovato, Cher, EltonJohn, Jennifer Lopez, Alec Baldwin, MichaelDouglas, and Madonna. [36], Will & Grace's eighth and (at the time) final season ended with the series finale on May 18, 2006. Joosten's final acting role came on an episode of "The Mentalist" in 2012; she died of lung cancer at the age of 72 on June 2 of that year. In April 2017, the episode order was increased to 12 episodes. 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. David Shaul, the actors representative, issued a statement on his death. [17] 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. 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. 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. [15] "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. 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 . Will became what he describes as a "lady of leisure" for Hal Linden's Alan Mills, while Jack agreed to a date with a cranky elderly gentleman named Bertram. He turned over his Instagram account to Deesha Dyer, a former Cabinet member of the Obama administration, to lead a conversation on systemic racism. [68] To prepare for the role, he read everything on the case,[69] including coverage of the case and Rockefeller's jailhouse interview. 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. 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. Pollack died from cancer on May 26, 2008, at his home in Pacific Palisades, California at the age of 73. 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. The cause of death of Will and Grace star Leslie Jordan has been revealed. Will is, of course, dismayed by Grace's turn of heart, until he discovers that his candidate has more than a few problems regarding important issues. But he was best known to television audiences as Beverley Leslie the nemesis of the Karen Walker character played by Megan Mullally who comes out as gay in one of the show's most memorable episodes. 'Will & Grace' Actor Leslie Jordan Dies In Car Crash At Age 67 By Greg Evans October 22, 2022 6:20pm Leslie Jordan Getty Images EARLIER: The Los Angeles County Medical Examiner-Coroner's. he said. He opened a lot of doors for the whole community, he 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 came up with the confetti-throwing routine that defined his later act during a disastrous appearance on "The Merv Griffin Show," during which Taylor tore up the notecards on which he'd written his jokes. He is also known for "Sordid Lives," playing Earl "Brother Boy" Ingram in the stage production as well as both the film adaptation and the television spinoff. Arguably one of the most popular television comedies of the late 1990s and early 2000s, NBC's "Will & Grace" earned 18 Emmy Awards and numerous other laurels for the sharp banter and heartfelt emotions between its quartet of stars:Debra Messing as straight lawyer Grace Adler; Eric McCormick as gay lawyer WillTruman; Sean Hayes as Will's exuberant friend,Jack; and Megan Mullally as Grace's tart-tongued assistant,Karen. "[20] The show debuted on September 21, 1998, and was watched by almost 8.6million American viewers. Arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease or atherosclerosis, was listed as a secondary factor, according to the Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner-Coroner report obtained by Page Six. 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. 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. [51][52], In January 2009, McCormack returned to television in the TNT drama Trust Me, co-starring Tom Cavanagh. Eric McCormack. [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. He was 67. October 24, 2022, 2:46 PM. Jonah Valdez is a reporter at the Los Angeles Times. [citation needed] In August 2017, it was extended again, to 16 episodes, and a second 13-episode season was ordered. 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. Today, Leslie was called way too soon and the world is a little bit darker without him.". Jordan became a hit on social media during the COVID-19 pandemic, entertaining the world with playful and lighthearted videos, which often went viral, on Instagram. Next: Beloved Will And Grace Star Passes Away The Colleton County jury deliberated for less than three hours Thursday before finding Murdaugh guilty of killing his 22-year-old son, Paul, with a shotgun and his 52-year-old wife, Maggie, with a . Will Meets James (Taye Diggs) Dressed as Captain von Trapp - Will & Grace. Ive had a really blessed career. 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. [80][81] In 2003, it was confirmed that he would write, direct, and star in the romantic comedy What You Wish For. More recently, Jordan was starring in the Fox sitcom Call Me Kat, which premiered its third season last month. His spokesperson confirms to Yahoo Entertainment that . Meara died at the age of 85 on May 23, 2015. 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. 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. I wanted to be in movies and TV, but this [album] was so far off the radar. However, audiences enjoyed the acid-tongued but affectionate repartee between Karen and Rosario, so producers elevated the character from guest role to recurring character and series regular until Season 8. 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. : Misadventures and Mischief from a Life Well Lived.". The beloved actor died on October 24, 2022, at 67. A formidable presence both on- and off-screen, Torn started his career on stage and segued into films like "Sweet Bird of Youth" in the 1960s. Pleshette was best known to television audiences as Emily Hartley on "The Bob Newhart Show," for which she earned two of her four Emmy nominations (the others were for a 1961 episode of "Dr. Kildare" and the title role in the 1990 TV movie "Leona Helmsley: The Queen of Mean"). While working on a film project for Karen's birthday in Season 4's "Someone Old, Someplace New," Jack meets her long-estranged mother, Lois, and decides to bring the pair together.