RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: October 26, 1961

Background: McDermott is an American actor who was born in Waterbury, Connecticut. He attended acting school at Fordham University and studied with acting teacher Sanford Meisner at the Neighborhood Playhouse.

Filmography: His film career has included "Hamburger Hill," "Twister," "Steel Magnolias," "In the Line of Fire," "The Cowboy Way," "Miracle on 34th Street," "Home for the Holidays," "Texas Rangers," and "Runaway Jury." He starred on the ABC drama series "The Practice" 1997-2003 and is currently starring on the FX drama series "American Horror Story."

Emmy Awards:

Best Drama Actor Nomination
"The Practice" (1999); lost to Dennis Franz ("NYPD Blue")

Golden Globes: Win - Best TV Drama Actor ("The Practice," 1999)

Best TV Drama Actor Nominations
"The Practice" (2001); lost to Martin Sheen ("The West Wing")
"The Practice" (2000); lost to James Gandolfini ("The Sopranos")

SAG Awards:

Best TV Drama Ensemble Nominations
"The Practice" (2001); lost to "The West Wing"
"The Practice" (2000); lost to "The Sopranos"
"The Practice" (1999); lost to "E.R."