Will McCormack
| Will McCormack | |
|---|---|
| Born | 1974 (age 41–42) |
| Alma mater | Trinity College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Relatives |
Mary McCormack (sister) Bridget Mary McCormack (sister) |
Will McCormack (born 1974) is an American actor and screenwriter. Along with writing partner Rashida Jones he is the screenwriter for the upcoming 2018 Pixar animated film, Toy Story 4
Early life and education
William Joseph McCormack Jr. was born in 1974 to William Joseph McCormack Sr. and Norah Magdalene Ross McCormack. He has two older sisters, actress Mary McCormack and Michigan Supreme Court Justice & former University of Michigan law professor Bridget Mary McCormack. He graduated from Trinity College in Hartford, Connecticut.[1]
Career
McCormack's key television roles include Jason La Penna on The Sopranos (1999–2001). More recently, he played the role of Leo Spiller, brother of lead character Lucy Spiller (Courteney Cox), in the FX series Dirt. He also played a recurring role as the FBI agent in the television drama In Plain Sight, which stars his older sister, Mary McCormack.
In 1996, McCormack appeared on Broadway at the Criterion Center Stage Right as a member of the ensemble in a revival of the drama play Summer and Smoke (1948) by Tennessee Williams, produced by The Roundabout Theatre Company.[2] He has also appeared in two Off-Broadway theatre productions.[3]
Filmography and television work
(films, except as noted)
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999–2001 | The Sopranos | drama | Jason La Penna | television series |
| 2001 | American Outlaws | action, drama Western | Bob Younger | |
| 2002 | Abandon | thriller | August | |
| 2002 | A Midsummer Night's Rave | comedy-drama | Greg | |
| 2002 | The Shield | drama | Steve Hanratty | television series |
| 2005 | Prime | romantic comedy-drama | Palmer | |
| 2005 | Must Love Dogs | romantic comedy | Jason | |
| 2005 | Syriana | political thriller | Willy | |
| 2006 | Right at Your Door | thriller | Jason | |
| 2007–2008 | Dirt | drama | Leo Spiller | television series |
| 2008 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation | police procedural | Langston Weller | television series |
| 2008–2009 | Brothers & Sisters | comedy-drama | Ethan Tavis | television series |
| 2008–2012 | In Plain Sight | comedy-drama | Robert O'Conner | television series |
| 2010 | Medium | drama | William Gerwin | television series |
| 2011 | Paul the Male Matchmaker | comedy | Harry | television series |
| 2011 | Alphas | science fiction | Marcus Ayers | television series |
| 2012 | Celeste and Jesse Forever | comedy-drama | Skillz | also credited as co-screenwriter |
| 2012 | Mob City | crime mystery | Gunman | television series; post-production |
| 2013 | The Office | comedy | Wolf | television series |
Stage work
| Year | Title | Genre | Role | Theatre | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Summer and Smoke | drama | Ensemble (member) | Criterion Center Stage Right | New York City, New York | Broadway revival by The Roundabout Theatre Company |
| 2003 | The Long Christmas Ride Home | drama | Stephen | Vineyard Theatre | New York City, New York | Off-Broadway; recipient, 2004 Lucille Lortel Award, Outstanding Featured Actor |
| 2004 | Chinese Friends | Stephan | Playwrights Horizons | New York City, New York | Off-Broadway | |
See also
References
- ↑ http://www.imdb.com/name/nm0566489/bio#trivia
- ↑ Database (undated). "Summer and Smoke". Internet Broadway Database. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
- ↑ Database (undated). "Will McCormack". Internet Off-Broadway Database. Retrieved February 3, 2013.
External links
- Will McCormack at the Internet Broadway Database
- Will McCormack at the Internet Movie Database
- Will McCormack at the Internet Off-Broadway Database
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