Leslie Jordan, Comic Actor and Instagram Star, Dies at 67 Shows like "Will & Grace" made him a familiar face, then the pandemic brought new fame. [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. 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.". 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. [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. [77] He also provides the voice of "Lucky" on The Hub's Pound Puppies series, which premiered October 10, 2010. "), died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 75 on February 12, 2011. 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. Murdoch has survived scandal after scandal. He earned an Emmy for outstanding guest actor in a comedy series for his work in 2006. Joey Wiser and Felipe Araipa also dropped by on their way home to visit the memorial. and "Weeds." '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. 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. 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. He died at the age of 91 on November 2, 2021; Prestia died at the age of 64 on October 6, 2011. 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.. "The world is definitely a much darker place today without the love and light of Leslie Jordan," David Shaul 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 >>. 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. 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. 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. You will be missed. In May 2009, he portrayed "El Gallo" in Reprise Theatre Company's revival of the 1960s musical The Fantasticks at UCLA's Freud Playhouse. He would often use the line,How yall doin?. 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. 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. In 2020, he narrated a portion of the 8th Canadian Screen Awards. 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.. Leslie Jordan appeared on Fox News Gutfeld! talk show in July. 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. Taylor eventually became a ubiquitous presence on TV: he hosted the parodic game show "The $1.98 Beauty Show," camped with abandon on such cult programs as "Sigmund and the Sea Monsters" and "The Brady Bunch Variety Hour," and appeared as his own unfettered self on projects ranging from "The Ben Stiller Show" and "The Kids in the Hall" to "Jackass: The Movie" and "Wayne's World 2." Jordan, the Emmy-winning actor whose wry Southern drawl and versatility made him a comedy and drama standout on TV series including "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died. [12] In an interview with The Guardian in 2003, McCormack admitted to auditioning "two or three times" for the part of Ross Geller, which ultimately went to David Schwimmer, for the situation comedy Friends. [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. Murdaugh soon will be taken to a state prison where he will be . One of the most frequent guest stars on "Will & Grace" was Oscar-nominated actress Debbie Reynolds, who played Grace's mother, Bobbi. [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. 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]. [64][65] McCormack had a supporting role in Richard Loncraine's comedy My One and Only,[66] which was released in August 2009. Its now been revealed Leslie died after a sudden cardiac dysfunction, according to a coroners report. 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. But when you have 4.7 million followers, I mean, you cant just sit silent. 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). By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. [25], Also in 1998, McCormack appeared in Stephen Herek's comedy film Holy Man. Jordan, 67, experienced sudden heart failure due to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease, the Los Angeles County medical examiner said. [13] McCormack recalls that after performing in Godspell, his feelings toward becoming an actor solidified and he decided to pursue a career in acting. Waiting in the wings for Peter to drop out of contention was an aggravated Rip Taylor(playing himself)who also wanted the spokesperson gig. [53] In an interview with USA Weekend, McCormack revealed he was not afraid of being typecast. Leslie Jordan, a comedian and actor best known for his roles in "Will & Grace" and "American Horror Story," has died. The reunion is anything but welcome, as Karen originally distanced herself from Lois due to her mother's career as a professional con artist. [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). [89], McCormack is involved in many Los Angeles and Canadian-based charitable organizations including Project Angel Food. 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. Died on January 5, 2014, he played Uncle Winnie, Grace's uncle. Im really divided whether I would go on Instagram or anything about it, Jordan said. After his death, a spokesman for Jordan released a statement saying the world was a darker place. Some mourners also celebrated Jordan, who was openly gay, as an LGBTQ icon who expanded the possibilities of queer identity on and off the screen. Wikipedia's has it wrong for years, I'm afraid. [68] To prepare for the role, he read everything on the case,[69] including coverage of the case and Rockefeller's jailhouse interview. "[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. [23] For this 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. 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. Banks is smitten with Karen and woos her with vigor, despite knowing that she's married. [32] McCormack hosted the fourth episode of the 28th season of the sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live on November 2, 2002. 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. [12] In 1995, he appeared in the television film The Man Who Wouldn't Die. [12], Also in 1997, he had minor roles in the comedy shows Townies, Veronica's Closet, and Ally McBeal. I couldnt pronounce it. The Andromeda Strain received mixed reviews,[48] and McCormack's performance was criticized. Again, Part 2" involved Jack meeting Peter Bovington (Victor Garber), an actor who played the "Cocoa Devil," a costumed mascot on a TV commercial from the 1970s. Diana Dasrath is entertainment producer and senior reporter for NBC News covering all platforms. 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 was also known for his LGBTQ advocacy and told his mother he was gay at the age of 12. Grace eventually became dependent on April's encouragement to complete her work, which prompted Will's intervention. "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.". [5] McCormack has Scottish ancestry. [55] The show debuted on January 26, 2009, and was watched by almost 3.4million viewers. 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." When not working, Valdez finds joy in writing and reading poetry, running, thrifting and experiencing food and music with friends and family. [38], In January 2017, NBC closed a deal for a new, 10-episode season of Will & Grace during the 201718 season. He opened a lot of doors for the whole community, he said. 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.