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  • Eric McCormack

    Will Truman

    9.3
    Born and raised in Toronto, McCormack began acting in high school and continued during his college years at the Ryerson Theatre School. He spent the next seven years working in Canadian theater, including five seasons with the Stratford Festival, where he appeared in "A Midsummer Night's Dream," "Henry V," "Murder in the Cathedral" and "Three Sisters." He also performed with the Manitoba Theatre Centre in "Burn This" and at Toronto's Royal Alexandra Theatre in "Biloxi Blues."



    On television, McCormack spent two years as the dashing Colonel Mosby on the series "Lonesome Dove: The Outlaw Years," and he has appeared as a guest star on "Ally McBeal" and NBC's "Veronica's Closet." McCormack landed the role of Will Truman in the successful eight-year run of "Will & Grace", for which he won his first Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series in November 2001. McCormack and his wife divide their time between their permanent home in Los Angeles and a second home in Vancouver.moreless

  • Debra Messing

    Grace Adler

    9.2
    Debra was born in Brooklyn in the United States. She attended Brandeis University where she majored in theater arts. She spent half of her junior year studying in a London program which featured dramatic arts teachers recruited from various distinguished institutions such as the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts, the London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts, Cambridge University and Oxford University. Upon graduating summa cum laude from Brandeis, she was accepted into New York University's elite Graduate Acting Program and received her master of fine arts degree. On television Debra starred in the comedy Ned & Stacey, while also appearing on NYPD Blue, Seinfeld, and Prey, before landing the role of Grace Adler in the successful eight-year run of Will & Grace, for which she won an Emmy in 2003 for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series.moreless

  • Megan Mullally

    Karen Walker

    9.6
    Megan Mullally can be seen weekly in her Emmy and 3-time SAG Award-winning role of "Karen Walker" on NBC's Will & Grace.

    Megan made her television series debut with Elaine Stritch and Ellen Burstyn on The Ellen Burstyn Show. Further television credits include a variety of short-lived series as well as guest starring roles on Seinfeld, Frasier and China Beach among others. She appeared opposite Stanley Tucci as Walter Winchell's wife in Paul Mazursky's award-winning biopic "Winchell" and recently starred opposite Juliet Stevenson in Lifetime's "The Pact".

    Mullally made her Broadway debut in the 1994 revival of "Grease" with Rosie O'Donnell. She then received an Outer Critic's Circle Award nomination for her performance as "Rosemary" in the Broadway revival of "How To Succeed in Business Without Really Trying" opposite Matthew Broderick.

    Los Angeles theater credits include "The Berlin Circle" at The Evidence Room Theater for which she won the 2000 Backstage West Garland Award for Best Lead Actress in a Play and the LA Weekly Award for Best Leading Female Performance. Mullally, has also appeared in "Mayhem" at The Evidence Room, as well as a variety of plays and musicals in both Chicago and Los Angeles.

    Megan appeared in the feature film Anywhere But Here and starred in Everything Put Together, directed by Monster Ball's Marc Forster, an entry in the 2000 Sundance Film Festival's main competition.

    Concert appearances include the 2003 Kennedy Center Gala with Patty Lupone and Michael Feinstein and of course Los Angeles' own Disney Concert Hall, where she is thrilled to be singing.

    One of Megan's fondest projects is her glamorous cover band, Supreme Music Program with whom she has release two cd's, most recently "Big As A Berry" on Fynsworth Alley. Supreme Music Program has essayed a successful performance art piece, "Sweetheart," and will perform this fall with The Seattle Symphony and at The Oklahoma Civic Center before appearing next year at The Kennedy Center.moreless

  • Sean Hayes

    Jack McFarland

    9.5
    Regarding the colorful character he portrays on "Will & Grace," Emmy Award-winning actor Sean Hayes explains, "Jack is highly neurotic, extremely outspoken, a little bitter, maybe even borderline obsessive-compulsive. However, underneath all that, he is a caring soul and a good friend to Will (Eric McCormack)." Hayes, who won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2000 for "Will & Grace," was raised in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. A talented musician, he supported himself as a classical pianist and performed in a pop band while attending Illinois State University, where he majored in performance and conducting. He also appeared in the university's productions of "Burn This" and "Love for Love." After his college experience, Hayes began working in the Chicago theater community, serving as the music director at the Pheasant Run Theatre for a few years, where he appeared in several of their productions. He composed original music for a production of "Antigone" at the Steppenwolf Theatre and appeared in the original production of "Role Play" at the Organic Theater.

    An alumnus of the famed Second City improvisational comedy group, Hayes also had gigs as a stand-up comic, performing at The Comedy Club in Los Angeles.

    While still in Chicago, Hayes won roles in television shows including "Missing Persons," "Silk Stalkings" and "Tough Target." He also starred in the television movie "A&P," based on the short story by John Updike. On the big screen, Hayes played the title role in the art-house hit "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss," which won critical acclaim at the Sundance Film Festival. He has also been honored with a Screen Actors Guild Award, a TV Guide Award, an American Comedy Award and two Golden Globe nominations. A resident of Los Angeles, Hayes is currently hobby-less.moreless

  • Shelley Morrison

    Rosario Salazar (Season 3-8, recurring Season 2)

    9.1

    Despite remaining on the periphery of character stardom all these years, New York-born character actress Shelley Morrison has had a long and varied career since the early 60s. She started out on TV in such popular shows as The Farmer's Daughter and Laredo, making a career out of an assortment of ethnic roles. In films she played Indian squaws in Three Guns for Texas (1968) and Mackenna's Gold (1969), as well as minor Hispanic roles in Castle of Evil (1966), Man and Boy (1972) and Troop Beverly Hills (1989). While most people remember her with fondness as the adorably shy but spirited Sister Sixto who had problems mastering English (Shelley did in real life as well, as Spanish is her native language) in the cult Sally Field starrer "The Flying Nun" (1967-1970), today's audiences have been relishing her turnabout performance as the vinegary El Salvadorean housekeeper, Rosario, the only character who doesn't mince words with Megan Mullally's socialite boss in another cult sitcom "Will & Grace" since 1998. Shelley's acting roots are firmly entrenched in the theatre, having performed, produced and directed hosts of plays over the years in Los Angeles, New York and abroad. Dampening the enjoyment of her renewed TV success, however, has been recent battles with cancer and other personal troubles.

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  • Gary Grubbs

    Harlin Polk (Season 1)

    8.1
    Gary Grubbs was born November 14, 1949, in Amory, Mississippi. Gary, a successful television and film actor has had successful roles in the hit shows Will & Grace, Angel as Fred Burkle's father and most recently in The OC as Gordon Bullit, a love interest of Julie Cooper. He is currently living with his wife and two children in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.moreless

  • Michael Angarano

    Elliot (Season 4, recurring afterwards)

    9.2
    Michael Anthony Angarano started out as a Ford model and he quickly went into television guest starring on shows such as Another World, The Pretender, and My Brother's Keeper. Michael has since moved on to much bigger projects, gaining the recurring role of Elliott on Will & Grace to star as Will Stronghold in the Disney film Sky High. From starring on the television screen to appearing on stage. He's known all over the world, and idolized for his acting talents.moreless

  • Debbie Reynolds

    Bobbi Adler

    9.4

  • Leigh-Allyn Baker

    Ellen

    9.8

  • Tom Gallop

    Rob

    8.7

  • Debbie Reynolds

    Bobbi Adler

    9.4

  • Molly Shannon

    Val Bassett

    7.9
    Molly Shannon was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She was in a car crash at age 4 that killed her 34 year old mother, her 3 year old sister, and a 25 year old cousin. Her mother, Peg Shannon, was a teacher, and her father, James F. Shannon, was a sales manager. She graduated from St. Dominics School in Shaker Heights, Ohio and also graduated from NYU with a Bachelors of Fine Arts from NYU's Tisch School of the Arts. Molly struggled at the beginning of her career, appearing in small roles in films and TV shows, her major break came in February 1995, when she was hired as a player on Saturday Night Live to replace Janeane Garofalo. She was one of the few cast members that were kept on in Seasons 20-21. She also played Emily Sanderson in A Night at the Roxbury in 1998 and Mary Katherine Gallagher in Superstar in 1999. She later appeared in the FOX series, Cracking Up, Marie Antoinette and guest-starred on Pushing Daisies and Scrubs. She left SNL in 2001. She was recently cast as Brenda Castle as a recurring role on Glee. Molly married artist, Fritz Chesnut, on May 29, 2004. They have two children: Stella, born in 2003 and Nolan, born in 2005.moreless

  • Shelley Morrison

    Rosario Salazar

    9.1

    Despite remaining on the periphery of character stardom all these years, New York-born character actress Shelley Morrison has had a long and varied career since the early 60s. She started out on TV in such popular shows as The Farmer's Daughter and Laredo, making a career out of an assortment of ethnic roles. In films she played Indian squaws in Three Guns for Texas (1968) and Mackenna's Gold (1969), as well as minor Hispanic roles in Castle of Evil (1966), Man and Boy (1972) and Troop Beverly Hills (1989). While most people remember her with fondness as the adorably shy but spirited Sister Sixto who had problems mastering English (Shelley did in real life as well, as Spanish is her native language) in the cult Sally Field starrer "The Flying Nun" (1967-1970), today's audiences have been relishing her turnabout performance as the vinegary El Salvadorean housekeeper, Rosario, the only character who doesn't mince words with Megan Mullally's socialite boss in another cult sitcom "Will & Grace" since 1998. Shelley's acting roots are firmly entrenched in the theatre, having performed, produced and directed hosts of plays over the years in Los Angeles, New York and abroad. Dampening the enjoyment of her renewed TV success, however, has been recent battles with cancer and other personal troubles.

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  • Marshall Manesh

    Mr. Zamir

    8.8
    Marshall was born and raised in Iran by his mother, having lost his father when he was just a boy. He came to America in the 1970's where he has pursued an active acting career, performing both in movies and on television.moreless

  • Gregory Hines

    Ben Doucette

    8.9
    His career began at the age of five tap dancing with his brother and father. Gregory received the Tony award for Jelly's Last Jam. (1992) He was considered the greatest tap dancer of his time, using Sammy Davis Jr as a role model. After becoming an actor, he appeared in movies such as The Cotton Club (1984), White Nights (1985), Running Scared (1986), Tap (1989), Waiting To Exhale (1995), The Preachers Wife (1996), and Bojangles (2001). The lights of Broadway were dimmed for three days in his honor at his death.moreless

  • Jo Marie Payton

    Mrs. Freeman

    9.6

  • Laura Kightlinger

    Nurse Sheila

    7.8
    Laura has roots in stand-up comedy, hosting Stand-Up Stand-Up on Comedy Central. Laura's dream came true when she became a writer and consulting producer on the hit series Will & Grace. She also has a recurring guest role on the series as Sheila, the nurse at the fertility clinic. She has also been a writer for the MTV animated series Daria and for the 20th season of Saturday Night Live. During that season, she also played various characters in the segments. Laura can now be seen in her starring role on the IFC comedy The Minor Accomplishments of Jackie Woodman.moreless

  • Sydney Pollack

    George Truman

    9.2
    Legendary actor Sydney Pollack is no stranger to being behind the camera and in front of it. Recieving praise from critics and fans alike, Sydney has directed some american classics like the 1982 comedy "Tootsie", the 1985 drama "Out of Africa" and the 1982 classic "They Shoot Horses, Don't They". Sydney is also a noted producer and actor recently playing Will's father on the NBC hit "Will & Grace".moreless

  • Corey Parker

    Josh

    8.8

    Spouse
    'Linda Kerridge' (1988 - ?) (divorced); 1 child

    His mother (Rocky Parker) was married to actor Patrick Dempsey, who was 27 years her junior; Patrick, who is one year younger than Corey, was briefly Corey's step-father.
    Son of Rocky Parker.
    Once worked as the front desk attentdent at the Crunch Fitness in Stone Mountain, Georgia.

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  • Jerry Levine

    Joe

    9.1

    In addition to acting, Jerry has many TV series directing credits to his name such asThat's Life, Boy Meets World, Kate Brasher, and "The Guardian."
    Jerry has starred in several TV series throughout his career, though most of them were short-lived series.
    Fans may remember his work on TV comedies such as Going Places (1990), which he co-starred with Heather Locklear and Muscle (1995). Currently, he plays a recurring role on Will & Grace as Joe, the husband of Larry and good friend to Will & Grace.

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  • Tim Bagley

    Larry

    7.4

  • Neil Vipond

    Julius

    5.7

  • Leslie Jordan

    Beverley Leslie

    7.1
    For such a diminutive (4' 11") frame, character actor Leslie Jordan has a tall propensity for scene-stealing. He hails from the South, as his dead-giveaway drawl quickly exposes, and was raised in a highly conservative, deeply religious atmosphere in Chattanooga, Tennessee. His father, a Lieutenant Colonel with the Army, was killed in a plane crash when he was only 11. Uncertain about his direction in life, an inescapable talent for high camp, not to mention an impish mug and pocket-sized structure ideal for commercials, must have inspired Leslie enough to risk taking on Hollywood in 1982. Following training with acting coach Carolyn Barry, who ran the Professional Artist's Group during the 80s, he became highly marketable in commercial spots. TV would invariably be the next step. In the midst of it all he involved himself deeply in writing. Avid L.A. theatergoers will probably recognize him for such prone-to-misfit characters as Brother Boy, an institutionalized drag queen, in "Sordid Lives," and Peanut, a habitual barfly, in "Southern Baptist Sissies." His own one-man testimonials, such as the off-Broadway "Hysterical Blindness" and the more recent "Like a Dog on Linoleum," show an actor quite adept at baring his soul and exposing his childhood agonies on stage amidst laughter and tears. These shows came at a price, however. A self-proclaimed substance abuser and sexaholic, Jordan spent jail time more than once for DUI before facing his inner demons and reaching full recovery (since 1996). In the end he has reaped the rewards of comedy success. In lowbudget film projects since 1988, he has been part of such off-the-wall material as Frankenstein General Hospital (1988), Black Velvet Pantsuit (1995) and Farm Sluts (2003), to name a few. He has also experienced the joy of seeing one of his own writing projects come to full fruition with the film Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel (2000). He was also given the chance to recreate his Big Brother role in Sordid Lives (2000) to the big screen. TV has been an exceptionally inviting medium over the years with a number of fun, flouncy roles coming his way. Noted for his catchy guest work on "Murphy Brown" and "Lois & Clark," among others, he was also a series regular on "Reasonable Doubts" (1991) and "Hearts Afire" (1992). These days Leslie has a wonderfully wicked recurring role as a (very) small thorn in Megan Mullally's side on the popular "Will & Grace" (1998) sitcom. Playing the snide, mincing and unconvincingly homophobic hanger-on Beverley Leslie, the actor plays the hilarity up for all its worth. At other times his loser types have proved quite touching, if pathetic, in offbeat drama.moreless

  • Lesley Ann Warren

    Tina

    7.9
    Lesley Ann Warren's career was successfully launched with the title role in television production of Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella in 1965. Despite her success, Lesley was unhappy with the ingenue film roles she was offered. She began looking for roles with more depth. After appearing in a variety of TV movies, Lesley returned to feature films with Victor Victoria in 1982. In recent years Lesley has appeared on several TV series including a recurring role on Desperate Housewives.moreless

  • Woody Harrelson

    Nathan

    8.7
    Woody, born Woodrow Tracy Harrelson on July 23, 1961 in Midland, TX., had a childhood most people have never had to face. His father, Charles Voyde Harrelson, went to prison, convicted of murder when Woody was only seven. His mother Diane, a legal secretary, raised Woody and his two brothers in Lebanon, Ohio. Growing up strongly influenced by religion, Woody went to college on a presbyterian scholarship. After obtaining a degree in 1983 in English and theatrical arts from Hanover College, Indiana, Woody went to New York City to pursue a career in acting. His career began in New York theatre as an understudy in Neil Simon's 'Biloxi Blues'. Within months, he was cast as the good-hearted but dim-witted bartender Woody Boyd on the hit TV series, "Cheers". Woody won an Emmy for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 1988. During his time on Cheers he also played some dramatic parts on television and in the theater. In 1993 Woody appeared on the Los Angeles stage in "Furthest From the Sun," a drama he both wrote and directed. He co-starred with Glenn Close and Laura Dern in 1991's "Brooklyn Laundry," directed by James L. Brooks, and has also appeared on stage in Edward Albee's "The Zoo Story," the off-Broadway production of "The Boys Next Door," the San Francisco production of "Biloxi Blues,"and a basketball-themed play, "2 on 2," which he also wrote. It was not until the end of "Cheers" that Woody's movie career really took off. After some supporting and cameo roles, Woody landed his first lead in a major motion picture in the 1992 sleeper White Men Can't Jump. He went on to star in two more uninspired buddy movies Cowboy Way and Money Train, carried only by the charm of the leads. However Woody drew more serious attention when in 1994, he starred in Oliver Stone's controversial movie Natural Born Killers. In 1996, he starred in The Sunchaser directed by The Deerhunter's Michael Cimino. Following this, Woody starred in the Farrelly Brothers' irreverent Kingpin, a hilarious, crude comedy with a heart of gold, 'though admittedly not for all tastes. Next, Woody won the title role in Milos Forman's The People vs. Larry Flynt . For his funny, unexpectedly poignant, wide-ranging performance, Woody was nominated Best Actor in the 1996 Academy Awards. Following critical praise, the film received unprecedented attack from feminist groups for its unconventional, sympathetic portrayal of the real-life pornographer. Despite the controversy, film critics would no longer dismiss Woody as a light-weight actor. In his next project, Woody took on a supporting role in the low budget film Welcome to Sarajevo by rising director Michael Winterbottom. The film had a great reception at Cannes, and opened in the U.S. in November '97 to critical acclaim. At around the same time, Woody also appeared in a wonderful cameo in the political satire Wag the Dog. This was followed by the film-noir Palmetto. Woody will next be seen in Hi Lo Country, a "modern western" set in post-WW2 New Mexico. Woody was briefly married to Nancy Simon in 1985-6. On January 11, 1998, he and longtime love Laura Louie got married in a private ceremony in Costa Rica. Laura, formerly Woody's assistant, had worked with Woody for more than two years before they became romantically involved in 1990. Laura is currently a partner in their production company, Children at Play, and in their healthfood restaurant/oxygen bar in L.A. Together they have two young children, Deni Montana (b.1993) and Zoe Giordano (b.1996). Deni served as flowergirl at the wedding while 18-month-old Zoe slept through the ceremony on a nearby hammock. In addition to acting, Woody has channelled his energies into various environmental causes, including the saving of the California redwoods and other endangered forests. His activism evolved from his time on Cheers. Co-star Ted Danson has long been deeply involved in the American Oceans' Campaign. On several occasions when Danson was unable to attend, Woody would take his place in the campaigns. As an environmentalist, he came to see the legalisation of industrial hemp as a solution to the worldwide fibre shortage crisis. He became a vocal champion of this much-maligned cause, even risking imprisonment. In June '96, he planted four certified industrial hemp seeds to challenge the constitutionality of the Kentucky State law which does not distinguish between industrial hemp and marijuana. Industrial hemp has less than 0.3% THC, and is non-hallucinogenic. Proponents say it is a versatile plant that can be used instead of many wood-based products, as well as for high-protein food, machine oils and clothing. It currently produced in Canada, Australia, China and most of Europe. Thus far, Woody has won the first two rounds in court, when a trial court ruled that the states' definition of hemp was too broad, and again when a circuit court upheld that decision. The case is expected to go to the Kentucky State Appelate Court, at which level the ruling will have state-wide implications.moreless

  • Michael Angarano

    Elliot

    9.2
    Michael Anthony Angarano started out as a Ford model and he quickly went into television guest starring on shows such as Another World, The Pretender, and My Brother's Keeper. Michael has since moved on to much bigger projects, gaining the recurring role of Elliott on Will & Grace to star as Will Stronghold in the Disney film Sky High. From starring on the television screen to appearing on stage. He's known all over the world, and idolized for his acting talents.moreless

  • Eileen Brennan

    Zandra

    9.3
    Eileen married David Lampson in 1968, they later divorced in 1975. The marriage produced two sons: Patrick Oliver in 1973 and Samuel John in 1974. Shortly after her career took off, Brennan was injured in a near-fatal automobile accident. As a result she had to fight a long battle to overcome dependency on prescription painkillers. She triumphed and was back on-screen in the mid-1980s.moreless

  • Blythe Danner

    Marilyn Truman

    9.0
    Blythe Danner studied acting and got her degree from Bard College and began her career in Boston theater companies. She made her theatrical debut as Laura in "The Glass Menagerie." By 25, she won the Theater World Award for her work in Moliere's "The Miser" at Lincoln Center. She also won the 1970 Tony award for her role in "Butterflies Are Free". She made her film premiere in the same year in the television production of "Dr. Cook's Garden". For 25 years she has been a regular performer at the Williamstown Summer Theater Festival. She has also been nominated for Tony's for performances in "A Streetcar Named Desire" and "Betrayal". Married to director Bruce Paltrow, she is the mother of two acting children Gwyneth and Jake Paltrow.moreless

  • Charles C. Stevenson Jr.

    Smitty

    8.1

  • Harry Connick Jr.

    Dr. Leo Markus

    8.7
    With the simultaneous releases of '30' and 'Songs I Heard', Harry Connick, Jr. has again found new ways to express himself artistically, while demonstrating the craftsmanship and work ethic of a virtuoso musician at the top of his game. The opening of 'Thou Shalt Not' this fall marks Connick's debut as a composer of lyrics and music, orchestrator, and arranger for a major Broadway production. These projects add to a rich and multi-faceted body of work earning Connick the well deserved reputation as one of the most accomplished young composers and performers of our time.
    "It's a fun record, but it's definitely for adults, I take these songs seriously," says Connick of 'Songs I Heard,' an innovative take on works from c movies and shows. The album is at times endearing, as when the familiar melody of 'Mary Poppins' c songs infused with the energy of a Mardi Gras street band, and at times poignant, as on the "Annie" ballad "Maybe." Connick breathes magic into the gem "Jitterbug," originally from the musical "Wizard of Oz" but omitted from the famous movie. Throughout, 'Songs I Heard' betrays the clever arrangements, and captivating vocals that are Connick's trademark.

    '30' is the fourth in a succession of recordings that capture Connick's music at its most personal and improvisatory, joining the albums '11,' '20' and '25,' named for his age at the time of recording. Connick explains, "There's a conceptual theme that runs through these recordings. It captures a moment in time, it's like a snapshot of where I'm coming from musically." Beginning with the carefree jump blues of "Walkin'" the stripped down recording is an exercise in dynamics, as Connick shows off expert piano and vocal skills with subtle flair. Connick is joined by the late gospel singer Rev. James Moore on "There's Always One More Time," and trumpet master Wynton Marsalis on "I'll Only Miss Her (When I Think of Her)." From the elegant "New Orleans" to the narrative and playful "Don't Fence Me In" each of the fourteen tracks is a window into Connick's artistry.

    Harry Connick Jr., continues to push boundaries and redefine success, no small feat in a career marked by four multi-platinum and three platinum albums, three gold albums, two Grammy awards, and Emmy, Cable Ace, Golden Globe and Oscar nominations. 2001 marks yet another milestone as Connick makes his debut as a Broadway composer, lyricist, and arranger with his work on 'Thou Shalt Not,' collaborating with Tony Award winning director and choreographer Susan Stroman, Connick has written the entire score and lyrics for this adaptation of Emile Zola's novel "Thrse Raquin," running this fall at New York's Plymouth theater.

    Given the pace of his work and the extent of his accomplishments, it is easy to forget that Connick is still a young man in his early thirties. Growing up in New Orleans, Connick's developing skills were honed in studies with piano legends Ellis Marsalis and James Booker and informal jam sessions with childhood friend Wynton Marsalis. Connick first performed publicly at age five and appeared on his first jazz recording at age ten, becoming a fixture at clubs in the French Quarter. Within a year of moving to New York at the age of 18, he had recorded his self titled major-label debut for Columbia, featuring a jazz trio. His next album, '20,' introduced audiences to his confident voice.

    Connick's introduction to mass audiences came when director Rob Reiner asked him to contribute the score to the 1989 smash 'When Harry Met Sally.' The project marked two firsts for Connick, his first big-band recording and his first multi-platinum album. The following year, he released two albums simultaneously, both showcasing original songs. 'Lofty's Roach Souffl' and 'We Are In Love' topped the jazz charts and crossed over to the pop charts as well, the latter going on to sell over 2 million copies.

    With the release of the platinum-selling 'She' in 1994, Harry began his exploration of the New Orleans funk music he grew up with, and on the 1996 'Star Turtle' pushed this funk sound to new creative heights. In 1997, Harry released the ravishing 'To See You', a seventy-five minute set of original love songs. That fall and winter, Connick toured the nation with a full symphony orchestra to perform the music from the album. His skills as a songwriter, vocalist, and bandleader demonstrated continuing evolution on his 1999 release 'Come By Me,' "easily the crowning achievement of his career" according to the San Francisco Chronicle.

    Connick's acting career has continued to burgeon, with upcoming projects promising even more starring roles. His film debut came at the age of 22 in the 1990 drama "Memphis Belle," and during the 90's Connick went on to star in such varied and acclaimed productions as "Hope Floats," "Little Man Tate," and "Independence Day," one of the highest grossing films of all time. Also, his performance in the ABC production of the musical "South Pacific," earned accolades as "a perfect fit of actor and role" said the Atlanta Journal Constitution.

    Connick's film work continues apace, including starring roles in the upcoming dark comedy "Life Without Dick" opposite Sarah Jessica Parker, and John Grisham's original movie screenplay, the touching "Mickey," set for release in 2002. This fall marks the release of Linda Yellen's improvisational film "The Simian Line" starring Connick opposite an ensemble cast that includes Lynn Redgrave, William Hurt, Eric Stoltz, Tyne Daly and Cindy Crawford.

    Despite being at the center of so much attention, Connick has never been content to rest on past triumphs. "I feel lucky to be able to do this for a living," he says. "And the success if anything brings more challenges, as I work with so many talented people and just try to keep up." But as Connick pushes the boundaries of jazz, popular music, movies and Broadway on his most creative projects to date, it is clear that Harry Connick, Jr. sets his own standard, and proves himself daily as a truly gifted artist and entertainer.moreless
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