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Leslie Jordan’s ties to Fort Worth: Actor’s death ‘beyond devastating’

Leslie Jordan performed in the play “Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far” in 1999.
Leslie Jordan performed in the play “Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far” in 1999. Jeffery Washington STAR-TELEGRAM

Actor Leslie Jordan, who died Monday in a car crash in Los Angeles, had ties to Fort Worth theater and friends across the metroplex.

In 1997, he appeared at Circle Theatre in downtown in a new comedy by Del Shores, “Sordid Lives.” He made other appearances at the theater and on stage in Dallas.

In 2008, he appeared at Q Cinema, Fort Worth’s Gay & Lesbian International Film Festival.

Here are a few photos of the Tennessee-born “Will and Grace” star during his time spent in North Texas. He was 67 years old.

On June 22, 2000, patrons of Q2K Film Festival held a reception after the screening at the Milan Gallery.
On June 22, 2000, patrons of Q2K Film Festival held a reception after the screening at the Milan Gallery. Robert M. McAvoy Robert M. McAvoy
Lois Sonnier and Leslie Jordan. “Hysterical Blindness” at Circle Theatre in 2000.
Lois Sonnier and Leslie Jordan. “Hysterical Blindness” at Circle Theatre in 2000. handout
Leslie Jordan performs his hilarious show “My Trip Down the Pink Carpet” at the Majestic Theater, in Dallas, in 2008.
Leslie Jordan performs his hilarious show “My Trip Down the Pink Carpet” at the Majestic Theater, in Dallas, in 2008. Rachel Parker SPECIAL/RACHEL PARKER
June 2000: Leslie Jordan stars in Hysterical Blindness at Circle Theater and his new film, Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel, will show at Q Cinema.
June 2000: Leslie Jordan stars in Hysterical Blindness at Circle Theater and his new film, Lost in the Pershing Point Hotel, will show at Q Cinema. Nate Whitaker STAR-TELEGRAM
Leslie Jordan and the cast of (Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far). Members of the cast, bottom from left: Genifer Green, Jeff Heald, Darla Robertson, Dayna Fowler. Back row, Steven D. Morris and Terry D. Seago. The play was performed at Circle Theatre
Leslie Jordan and the cast of (Hysterical Blindness and Other Southern Tragedies That Have Plagued My Life Thus Far). Members of the cast, bottom from left: Genifer Green, Jeff Heald, Darla Robertson, Dayna Fowler. Back row, Steven D. Morris and Terry D. Seago. The play was performed at Circle Theatre Jeffery Washington STAR-TELEGRAM
October 2001, at Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, with Candy Haven and Ruth Ann Kearley.
October 2001, at Stage West Theatre in Fort Worth, with Candy Haven and Ruth Ann Kearley. Sharon Corcoran STAR-TELEGRAM

Jordan also was known for his role in “Hearts Afire” and “American Horror Story.”

In 2006, Jordan won an Emmy Award for “Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series” for playing “Beverley Leslie” on “Will and Grace.”

This story was originally published October 24, 2022 at 4:43 PM.

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Fort Worth Star-Telegram
Matt Leclercq is senior managing editor at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. He previously was an editor at USA Today in Washington, national news editor at Gatehouse Media in Austin, and executive editor of The Fayetteville (NC) Observer. He’s a New Orleans native.
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