Eric McCormack
Also Known As: اریک مککورمک
Biography: Eric James McCormack (born April 18, 1963, height 5' 11" (1,80 m)) is a Canadian American actor, musician, writer and producer. Born in Toronto, he began his acting career performing in school plays at Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute High School. He left Ryerson University in 1985, in order to accept a position with the Stratford Shakespeare Festival, where he spent five years performing in numerous play productions. For much of the late 1990s, he lived in Los Angeles and had minor roles. He made his feature film debut in the 1992 science fiction The Lost World. McCormack appeared in multiple television series roles, including Top Cops, Street Justice, Lovesome Dove: The Series, Townies, and Ally McBeal. McCormack later gained worldwide recognition for playing Will Truman in the American sitcom Will & Grace, which premiered in September 1998. His performance earned him an Emmy Award in the category for Best Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001. 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. Following the series conclusion of Will & Grace in 2006, McCormack starred as the leading role in the New York production of Some Girl(s). He starred in the television mini-series The Andromeda Strain (2008) and returned to television in 2009 in the TNT drama Trust Me, which was cancelled after one season. Also in 2009, McCormack was cast in the science fiction movie Alien Trespass. Description above from the Wikipedia article Eric McCormack, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Department: Acting
Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birthday: April 18, 1963
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Gender: Male
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Drinkwater
Overview: In small-town British Columbia, Canada, awkward teen Mike Drinkwater has trouble fitting in and is bullied by his antagonist and rival: wealthy school jock, Luke Ryan. While Mike's offbeat father, Hank, spends more time defrauding the government than being a role model; Hank is dealing with his own longstanding condemnation by Luke's father Wesley Ryan, which seems to fuel Luke's hostility towards Mike. Enter Wallace, a young girl from the United States who is adjusting to life in a new place while recovering from her own personal tragedy. Wallace's strength of character helps transform her life and the lives of the people around her.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-10-14
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The Lost World
Overview: Unfazed by ridicule from fellow scientists, professor Challenger (John Rhys-Davies) leads an expedition to investigate rumored sightings of prehistoric life still thriving in the unexplored African jungle. He's joined by a thrill-seeking journalist, his archrival and a beautiful adventurer on a perilous trek through mysterious and uncharted territory, filled with danger and deception. David Warner, Eric McCormack and Tamara Gorski co-star.
Genres: Adventure Fantasy Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-01-01
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Who Is Clark Rockefeller?
Overview: Called "the longest running con in FBI history," Christian Karl Gerhartsreiter, the man that people knew as "Clark Rockefeller" had brilliantly impersonated numerous people, ranging from a talk show host to a Pentagon Advisor before ultimately claiming to be an heir to the famous Rockefeller family. Confident from the success of his prior scams, Clark quickly became well known and highly respected among Boston's elite and used his purported high society status to charm his way into the life of Sandra Boss, a millionaire with a Harvard MBA and a partner at the prestigious management consulting firm, McKinsey & Company.
Genres: Crime Drama Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2010-12-01
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My One and Only
Overview: A mother takes her two sons on an unusual road trip from New York to Pittsburgh, St. Louis and eventually Hollywood in her quest to find a man to take care of them all.
Genres: Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-08-21
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Free Enterprise
Overview: Young filmmakers trying to hawk a movie titled "Bradykillers" about a serial killer who goes after victims Marcia, Jan, and Cindy meet their screen idol, William Shatner. The two young men, who idolize him and in their fantasies have seen him as a shadowy fairy godfather figure, are alarmed at the reality of the middle-aged non-Captain Kirk man that they meet.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1998-06-04
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The Audrey Hepburn Story
Overview: The film spans from Hepburn's early childhood to the 1950s which details her life as a Dutch ballerina, coming to grips with her parents' divorce, and enduring life in the Nazi-occupied Netherlands during World War II. She then settles in the U.S. where she succeeds in making it big as a movie actress, in such movies as Breakfast at Tiffany's.
Genres: Drama TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-03-27
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Textuality
Overview: Two people attempt to get into a relationship, while exiting the multiple relationships they were each managing through their Blackberries before they met.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2011-04-22
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Alien Trespass
Overview: In 1957 a fiery object crashes into a mountaintop in the California desert, bringing the threat of disaster to Earth. Out of the flying saucer escapes a murderous creature, the Ghota, bent on destroying all life forms on the planet. A benevolent alien from the spaceship, Urp, inhabits the body of Ted Lewis, an astronomer and with the help of Tammy, a diner waitress, sets out to save mankind.
Genres: Action Adventure Comedy Science Fiction Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-04-03
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The Sisters
Overview: Based on Anton Chekov's "The Three Sisters" about siblings living in a college town who struggle with the death of their father and try to reconcile relationships in their own lives.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-23
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Borrowed Hearts
Overview: Single mom Kathleen Russell (Roma Downey) and her daughter Zoey pretend to be Kathleen's boss's "family" so he can close a major business deal with the mysterious Mexican financier Javier Del Campo.
Genres: Drama Fantasy Romance TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-11-30
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Double, Double, Toil and Trouble
Overview: On Halloween night, two precocious little girls try to save their parents from their nasty old capitalist aunt's greedy clutches. Magic abounds and they meet mysterious new friends along the way.
Genres: Family TV Movie Horror Comedy Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-10-30
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Island City
Overview: A 21st-century genetic experiment goes chaotic, creating a race of genetically-violent mutants.
Genres: Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-03-02
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Terra Incognita: Making the Andromeda Strain
Overview: A behind the scenes look at the background and making of the 2008 TV mini-series
Genres: Documentary Science Fiction Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2008-07-21
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The Man Who Wouldn't Die
Overview: This film concerns a writer of mystery stories who bases his villain on a criminal, played by Malcolm McDowell, who is incarcerated in prison. Escaping prison after his apparent death in a fire, the criminal plans to revenge himself on the writer (Roger Moore) for 'stealing his personality', and proceeds to carry out a set of murders based around the novels. Moore is unable to convince the authorities of the true murderer and, alerted by an avid fan (Nancy Allen) who has psychic powers, seeks to trap McDowell into giving himself away.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-04-22
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Rocky Horror 25: Anniversary Special
Overview: VH-1 celebrates Rocky Horror's 25th Anniversary with a Celebrity Karaoke special at the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, NV.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-10-30
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Guiding Emily
Overview: Emily's life changes after losing her eyesight, while a guide dog struggles with training. Through a series of missed encounters both overcome their obstacles and find each other.
Genres: TV Movie Comedy Drama Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-08
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Mr. Dressup: The Magic of Make Believe
Overview: Kindness, creativity, inclusivity, and a touch of magic makes the world a brighter place. Explore the story and impact of Canadian entertainer Ernie Coombs and his iconic series, Mr. Dressup, which enriched the lives of five generations.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2023-09-08
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Here's to Life!
Overview: Owen is the head administrator of an old age home in Washington. One day, a resident discovers he is cheating on his taxes, and orders that Owen takes him and two others on a road trip to British Columbia. While there, they try to break him from his cynical, businessman mold by setting him up with a waitress, among other things.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 2000-09-18
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Barricade
Overview: A father's quiet retreat to the woods with his two children turns into a fight for survival.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2012-09-25
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Knife Fight
Overview: A political strategist juggling three clients questions whether or not to take the high road as the ugly side of his work begins to haunt him.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-01-25
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The Kids in the Hall: Comedy Punks
Overview: Through never before-seen archive material, interviews with celebrities, industry insiders, rabid fans and the Kids In The Hall themselves – this documentary tells the wild story of this cult-famous comedy troupe from the 1980s to the present day.
Genres: Documentary Comedy Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2022-03-15
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Romeo Killer: The Chris Porco Story
Overview: A man is convicted for killing his father and attempting to murder his mother.
Genres: Crime Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2013-03-23
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Night Visitors
Overview: Agents for the government are after a graduate student and her brother when a secret mysterious box is stolen.
Genres: Science Fiction TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1996-10-13
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Break a Leg
Overview: A talented but struggling actor is willing to go to any length to get a job - including "breaking a leg" - especially those of other actors!
Genres: Comedy Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2005-04-21
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Giant Steps
Overview: A boy with an alcoholic father befriends a jazz musician.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-09-12
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NBC 75th Anniversary Special
Overview: A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Genres: TV Movie Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2002-05-05
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Call Of The Wild
Overview: A young boy heads off to the Yukon after hearing tales about the Gold Rush, and he forms an unwavering friendship with a heroic Alsatian dog called Buck.
Genres: Family Adventure TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-04-25
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Miracle on Interstate 880
Overview: A man attempts to rescue people trapped on the I-880 bridge after the top half collapses during the 1989 San Francisco earthquake.
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Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-22
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Mood Indigo
Overview: Suspense tale -- a pilot to a prospective series -- involving a criminal psychologist, struggling to rebuild his life after his wife is brutally murdered by a patient, and a lady lawyer who enlists his help in solving a baffling crime.
Genres: Crime Drama Thriller TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-01-11
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Exception to the Rule
Overview: An aggressive woman tries to blackmail a married gem trader who had an affair with her.
Genres: Thriller
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1997-01-01
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Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows
Overview: The stars of America's greatest comedies - like Cheers, Friends, Taxi and The Big Bang Theory - get together for one night only to honor Director James Burrows. Watch Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows.
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-02-21
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The Architect
Overview: When a couple sets out to build their dream house, they enlist the services of an uncompromising modernist architect, who proceeds to build HIS dream house instead of theirs.
Genres: Drama Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-05-20
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Remembering Gene Wilder
Overview: This loving tribute to Gene Wilder celebrates his life and legacy as the comic genius behind an extraordinary string of film roles, from his first collaboration with Mel Brooks in 'The Producers', to the enigmatic title role in the original 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory', to his inspired on-screen partnership with Richard Pryor in movies like 'Silver Streak'.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-03-15
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A Heavenly Christmas
Overview: Upon her untimely death, a workaholic finds herself in training to be a Christmas Angel in Heaven. Despite being the worst recruit in the history of Christmas, she’s assigned a hard luck case. As she’s forced to help solve his problems, she’ll start to discover the meaning of Christmas and maybe even fall in love along the way.
Genres: Drama Romance Fantasy TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2016-11-26
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Considering Love and Other Magic
Overview: In desperate need of extra high school credits, Jessie agrees to tutor young Tommy Faber, but when the timid 14-year-old insists he hasn't left Veronica's mansion in more than half a century, Jessie knows that something's amiss.
Genres: Family Fantasy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-11-17
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The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin
Overview: The Untold Tales of Armistead Maupin celebrates one of the world’s most beloved storytellers, following his evolution from a conservative son of the Old South into a gay rights pioneer whose novels inspired millions to reclaim their lives.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2017-03-11
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Return to the Lost World
Overview: A young journalist and his two travel mates, both professors, embark on an expedition to return to a lost world of dinosaurs and primitive men.
Genres: Action Fantasy Horror Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1992-04-07
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Overview: Join iconic Canadian artists, activists, actors, and athletes as they share their stories of hope and inspiration in this national salute to our frontline workers and in support of Food Banks Canada’s COVID-19 relief efforts.
Genres: Music Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2020-04-26
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Annul Victory
Overview: Annul Victory is a documentary on the fight for marriage equality and the Proposition 8 election battle. The film documents the roller coaster ride of emotions in California after the historical state Supreme Court decision in May of 2008, finding it unconstitutional to deny gays and lesbians the right to be married in the state, and then the passage of Proposition 8 in November, denying gays and lesbians marriage rights, and “annulling” thousands of marriages. The story is told through the life and experiences of Robin Tyler and Diane Olson, one of the 14 couples involved in the historic litigation, with a look at some of the 18,000 couples who got married during the window of “legality” between May and November, with thought and commentary provided by a host of celebrities.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2009-05-02
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The Baltimore Waltz
Overview: A comic and dramatic fantasia based on the love and adventures of a brother and sister, one of whom has a fatal disease.
Genres: Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-04-29
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Family of Strangers
Overview: Julie must disclose her family's medical history before undergoing major surgery: when she questions her family, she discovers that she was adopted and, later, that her conception was the product of a rape.
Genres: TV Movie Drama
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1993-02-21
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Much Ado About Nothing
Overview: Young lovers Hero and Claudio, soon to wed, conspire to get verbal sparring partners and confirmed singles Benedick and Beatrice to wed as well.
Genres: Comedy Romance
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1988-03-20
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