Eric McCormack was born in Scotland, later emigrated to Canada and, since 1970, has been teaching at St. Jerome's University in Waterloo, Ontario. He started out on his career writing short stories which appeared in literary journals including Prism International, West Coast Review, Malahat Review, and The New Quarterly. He has also written poetry over the years. In February 1987 his first book, Inspecting the Vaults was published. This is a collection of nineteen short stories, thirteen of which had been previously published in literary magazines. His first novel, The Paradise Motel, was published in February 1989. Eric McCormack became the focus of considerable media interest and his books were translated into many foreign languages. His next novel, The Mysterium, was released in 1992, and his most recent book, First Blast of the Trumpet Against the Monstrous Regiment of Women was published in 1997. It was nominated for the Governor General's Award. Eric McCormack also frequently reviews for The Globe and Mail. His works to date have received much critical acclaim.
He became a US citizen, and now holds dual citizenship with the US and Canada.
A graduate for Ryerson Universitys School of Theatre (Toronto)
Father, with Janet Holden , of son, Finnigan Holden McCormack, born on 1 July 2002 in Los Angeles.
Sang both the American and Canadian national anthems at the 2004 NHL All Stars game in Minnesota.
Attended Stephen Leacock Collegiate Institute High School in Scarborough, Canada. It is the same high school that Mike Myers went to.
Set up his own production company called Big Cattle Productions to develop ideas for TV. The name of his company came about, as is usually the case for Eric, out of humor. By shortening the word production you get Big Cattle Prod.
Named his son Finnigan after the puppet in "Mr. Dressup" . He refers to his acting repertoire as his "tickle trunk" also from that show.
The producers of the "Highlander" television series liked Erics performance in "Lonesome Dove: The Series" so much that they created a character specially for him. In the "Highlander" episode, "Highlander" {Manhunt (#5.4)} , McCormack played "Matthew McCormick", an immortal working as a federal who tracks serial killers. The producers were so happy with this episode they considered giving Eric his own spin-off series.
Has a sister named Ellen.
Was inspired to become an actor as a child from watching Don Adams in "Get Smart" .
Supporter of "ASPCA".
My most romantic job: I was a manager at Baskin-Robbins.
