Getting To Know Our 2010 Inductees!

Eric McCormack - McCormack received his break-through role in 1998 when he was cast as lawyer Will Truman on NBC's sitcom Will & Grace, a series centered on a gay man (Will) and his Jewish best friend (Grace). McCormack said that when the part came along, and he first read the script, he was convinced he was right for the role. "What hit me immediately was that this was me. I mean, sexual orientation aside, Will was so much like me. He's a great host, he's relatively funny and he has great friends and he's a good friend to them ... the gay issue just wasn't really a big thing."  - McCormack. The show debuted on September 21, 1998 and was watched by almost 8.6 million American viewers. Will and Grace quickly developed a loyal audience, with the show and McCormack receiving strong reviews.  For his performance, he earned three Emmy Award nominations, and won one for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in 2001.  In addition, he received five Golden Globe Award nominations. Will & Grace's eighth and final season ended with the series finale on May 18, 2006. The finale garnered 18 million American viewers, making it the most watched entertainment telecast in six years. Congratulations to Eric McCormack! Class of 2010!