Mental illness is the last frontier. The gay thing is part of everyday life now on a show like 'Modern Family,' but mental illness is still full of stigma. Maybe it is time for that to change. Eric McCormack changeeverydayfamily Change image and share on social
Most people, if you live in a big city, you see some form of schizophrenia every day, and it's always in the form of someone homeless. 'Look at that guy - he's crazy. He looks dangerous.' Well, he's on the streets because of mental illness. He probably had a job and a home. Eric McCormack bigcitycrazy share on social
I never felt cool growing up. I was a bit of an outsider, but I discovered theatre very early on, which got me through. Eric McCormack bitecooldiscover Change image and share on social
I had played many gay characters before, but they were finite - guest characters in TV shows or characters in plays. Eric McCormack characterfinitegay Change image and share on social
At home in L.A., Sunday is lazy. It's the wife and me lying in bed with coffee, watching 'The Soup' or something funny on TiVo. The kid will occasionally join us. Eventually, breakfast is at a place down the street called Paty's. And we always have some kind of great dinner - my wife makes a great roast beef. Eric McCormack bedbeefbreakfast share on social
I'm doing a very funny show in which we talk about issues. I speak at Aids charities and things. It's great to do something fun with our days and yet we're told we're doing something important. Eric McCormack aidcharityday Change image and share on social
I always get a little uppity when I hear the phrase 'TV actor.' It's like saying you're a magazine reporter. I was in the theater for ten years before I ever had a TV audition. Eric McCormack actorauditionhear Change image and share on social
Back when I was in theater school, trying to figure out what I was going to do with my life, 'Sweeney Todd' was a huge touchstone for me, my favorite musical for sure. Eric McCormack backfavoritefigure Change image and share on social
I like playing a character every day. I like having something to go back to. I always enjoyed that with 'Will & Grace.' I like the camaraderie. I like having a crew that I know and I can work with every day. Eric McCormack backcamaraderiecharacter share on social
As a television actor, there's a power you're given to use your image to do something valuable. As a parent, these messages are particularly important to me. Eric McCormack actorimageimportant Change image and share on social