“I think there's a certain objectivity that comes from being Canadian. You're partly British and partly American; you have a good bird's-eye view of both countries. So much of the comedy that comes out of Canada is impersonation - it's less 'look at me' than it is 'look at me playing other people.'”

Canadian-American actor and singer

Eric McCormack is a Canadian-American actor and singer. Born in Toronto, he began acting in high school and left Ryerson Polytechnical Institute in 1985 to join the Stratford Shakespeare Festival. He is best known for television roles that made him widely recognizable. His best-known parts include Will Truman in NBC’s Will & Grace, Grant MacLaren in Netflix’s Travelers, and Dr. Daniel Pierce in TNT’s Perception. His work has moved between stage and screen, with a foundation in Shakespearean theatre and later success in television drama and comedy.