Brought together by politics, stayed together for the laughs - McCormack had repeatedly told the press that 'Will & Grace' would never return to air, and iNews reports that the cast hadn't planned on it until the show's co-creator Max Mutchnick rallied them together to take part in a short 'Will & Grace' video supporting Hillary Clinton in the 2016 presidential election.

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'Will & Grace' controversy over gay characters is re-hashed - 'Will & Grace' initially received criticism for how it portrayed its homosexual characters, and McCormack recently had a controversial take on the issue when it was brought up again with the series' revival.

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'Will & Grace' controversy over gay characters is re-hashed - On the issue of whether straight actors should be able to play gay characters, McCormack told the Huffington Post that it's "a dumb conversation," particularly referencing Neil Patrick Harris' role as a straight man on 'How I Met Your Mother.'

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It's an important conversation to have, and one that he's not afraid of - McCormack continued: "If I can't play a gay man… then why should I play a dentist? Because I'm not a dentist either."

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The former U.S. Vice President also had a strong opinion on the matter - In 2012, Joe Biden publicly said that McCormack's show "probably did more to educate the American public (about gay issues) than almost anything anybody's ever done so far."

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'Travelers' gets a third season - The time-bending sci-fi drama starring McCormack as Grant MacLaren originated on the Canadian channel Showcase, but was recently picked up by Netflix for a third season.

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McCormack tries his hand at directing 'Travelers' - McCormack announced that he will also be directing the show's season premiere.

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Bringing his talents back to represent Canadians - In a press release about the upcoming season, McCormack expressed his pride in the all-Canadian crew, cast, and producers, explaining that the show "is a series as Canadian in its creation, as it is global in scope."

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Canada loves him back - McCormack was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame in 2010, a recognition he received largely for representing Canadian talent through his hilarious character on the wildly popular 'Will & Grace.'

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Before embracing his funny, he was a dramatic actor - The Toronto-native first started acting in high school, at the Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute in Scarborough, where he acted in 'Godspell' and 'Pippin.'

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He knew his calling from a young age - According to Canada's Walk of Fame, after performing in his high school productions, McCormack knew exactly where his life would go.

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One of the few people who had it all figured out early on - McCormack said: "That was the beginning of my life as an actor. It changed me in that the concept of any other options disappeared. From that moment there was no question. I knew exactly what I was going to do. I'm lucky that way."

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Ryerson University alum - He attended Ryerson University's School of Theatre to further his acting skills, which apparently worked very well.

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Classical acting as a Stratford star - He went on to be incredibly successful on stage during the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he spent five seasons performing in plays, including 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'Henry V.'

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He's a beautiful singer - Here he is singing both the American National Anthem and 'O' Canada' before the 54th NHL All-Star Game on February 8, 2004.

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He's married to Janet Holden - She's also in the film and television industry, having worked as an assistant director on films like 'Mr. Magoo' and 'The Edge.'

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He's also a father - He has a son who, like his father, has dual-citizenship between Canada and the United States.

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His other roles - Although he may always be remembered as the actor behind the most popular gay character in America, McCormack also played the lead role in the American TNT crime drama 'Perception' from 2012 to 2015. His character was Dr. Daniel Pierce, a crime-solving neuropsychiatrist with schizophrenia.

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His other roles - He also starred in the short but sweet TNT series 'Trust Me,' as well as 'The Andromeda Strain,' an Emmy-nominated mini-series. He's acted alongside the likes of Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Renee Zellweger, and, more recently, Ben Platt.

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Happy birthday, Eric McCormack! - Eric McCormack celebrates his birthday on April 18. Hopefully he'll eventually share his tips on how to get better-looking as you get older...

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Worthy causes - Here he is showing his support for the Alzheimer's Association in 2016.

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Drop-your-pants kind of humour - There's a reason why he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001 for his role on 'Will & Grace.'

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In an alternate universe, he might've been Ross from 'Friends' - In a 2003 interview with The Guardian, McCormack admitted to having auditioned for the role of Ross Geller several times.

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Awards on awards - The show earned 16 Emmy Awards and 83 nominations, along with many other awards, including the 2005 People's Choice Award for Favorite TV Comedy.

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The cast is loveably close - It's one of the most successful series with gay principal characters, and it has had a huge cultural impact.

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A long run - The show first aired on NBC in 1998 and ran for eight seasons until 2006.

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'Will & Grace' revival - After an 11-year hiatus, the show announced its reboot on September 28, 2017.

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It's an important conversation to have, and one that he's not afraid of - McCormack continued: "If I can't play a gay man… then why should I play a dentist? Because I'm not a dentist either."

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McCormack tries his hand at directing 'Travelers' - McCormack announced that he will also be directing the show's season premiere.

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He knew his calling from a young age - According to Canada's Walk of Fame, after performing in his high school productions, McCormack knew exactly where his life would go.

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Ryerson University alum - He attended Ryerson University's School of Theatre to further his acting skills, which apparently worked very well.

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He's a beautiful singer - Here he is singing both the American National Anthem and 'O' Canada' before the 54th NHL All-Star Game on February 8, 2004.

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He's married to Janet Holden - She's also in the film and television industry, having worked as an assistant director on films like 'Mr. Magoo' and 'The Edge.'

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He's also a father - He has a son who, like his father, has dual-citizenship between Canada and the United States.

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Happy birthday, Eric McCormack! - Eric McCormack celebrates his birthday on April 18. Hopefully he'll eventually share his tips on how to get better-looking as you get older...

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The timeless Eric McCormack turns 55

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CELEBRITY Eric mccormack

It seems wherever Eric McCormack goes, there are people laughing and smiling around him. As an actor, producer, director, musician, writer, spouse, father, and a generally hilarious person, he has a long history of entertaining. With two current shows on in which he plays a lead role, there's a lot more to expect from this goofy, opinionated, and vastly talented celebrity. Check out this gallery to get better acquainted with this incredibly well-aging Canadian.