A native Torontonian, Eric has honed his craft at many venues including performing lead Shakespeare roles in Stratford, Ontario, attending Ryerson Polytechnical Institute's Theater School (Toronto) and the Banff School of Fine Art (Alberta).

Other notable plays include Biloxi Blues at the Royal Alex in Toronto, Burn This at the Manitoba Theatre.  On telelvision he portrayed Colonel Mosby on Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years, and had guest parts on Ally McBeal and Veronica's Closet.  Some of his more recent movies are Borrowed Hearts, Holy Man and Free Enterprise.

Eric McCormack won an Emmy for Outstanding Actor in 2001 for his portrayal of Will Truman on Will & Grace.  He was also nominated for a Golden Globe in 2002.

McCormack travels between his homes in LA & Vancouver.