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Sean Hayes
Actor

Sean Hayes

26 Jun 1970Born
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Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USABirthplace

Biography

Sean Patrick Hayes (born June 26, 1970) is an American actor, comedian, and producer. Known for his performances on stage and screen, he gained acclaim for his role as Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom Will & Grace, for which he won a Primetime Emmy Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also received nominations for six Golden Globe Awards and two Tony Awards, winning one.

He also runs a television production company called Hazy Mills Productions, which produces shows such as Grimm, Hot in Cleveland, The Soul Man, and Hollywood Game Night. He portrayed Jerry Lewis in the CBS film Martin and Lewis (2002).

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He is known for his appearances in films such as Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998), Cats & Dogs (2001), Pieces of April (2003), The Cat in the Hat (2003), Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004), The Bucket List (2007), Igor (2008), The Three Stooges (2012), Monsters University (2013), and Am I OK? (2022). Since July 2020, he has co-hosted the comedy podcast SmartLess alongside Jason Bateman and Will Arnett.

Hayes made his Broadway debut playing Chuck Baxter in the musical revival Promises, Promises in 2010, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He portrayed God in the comedy An Act of God from 2015 to 2016. Oscar Levant in the Doug Wright play Good Night, Oscar in 2022, the latter of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play. He hosted the 64th Tony Awards in 2010, for which he was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award.

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Filmography

  1. 2026Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaSeries: Wilbur Wright (1 episode)
  2. 2026The UnknownFilm: Elliott
  3. 2025Is This Thing On?Film: Stephen
  4. 2025The Running ManFilm: Gary Greenbacks
  5. 2024Am I OK?Film: Stu
  6. 2023SmartLess: On the RoadSeries: Creator
  7. 2022Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder MysteryFilm: Johnny Blaze
  8. 2021Q-ForceSeries: Steve Maryweather (voice) (10 episodes)
  9. 2020Lazy SusanFilm: Susan, Writer
  10. 2019The Morning ShowSeries: Wyatt
  11. 2019Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"Film: Mr. Lorenzo
  12. 2017Will & GraceSeries: Jack McFarland (52 episodes)
  13. 2017The Emoji MovieFilm: 'Devil' Steven (voice)
  14. 2017Rapunzel's Tangled AdventureSeries: Pete the Guard (voice) (10 episodes)
  15. 2017Tangled: Before Ever AfterFilm: Pete the Guard (voice)
  16. 2016Hairspray Live!Film: Mr. Pinky
  17. 2014How Murray Saved ChristmasFilm: Edison Elf (voice)
  18. 2014Party CentralFilm: Terri (voice)
  19. 2013Sean Saves the WorldSeries: Sean (15 episodes)
  20. 2013The MillersSeries: Kip Finkle (11 episodes)
  21. 2013Hollywood Game NightSeries: Creator
  22. 2013Monsters UniversityFilm: Terri (voice)
  23. 2012Hit & RunFilm: Sandy Osterman
  24. 2012The Three StoogesFilm: Larry
  25. 2012SmashSeries: Terry Falls (3 episodes)
  26. 2011Up All NightSeries: Walter (4 episodes)
  27. 2011PortlandiaSeries: Sean (1 episode)
  28. 2010Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty GaloreFilm: Mr. Tinkles (voice)
  29. 2010Hot in ClevelandSeries: Chad (1 episode)
  30. 2009Parks and RecreationSeries: Buddy Wood (1 episode)
  31. 2008Soul MenFilm: Danny Epstein
  32. 2008IgorFilm: Brain (voice)
  33. 2007The Bucket ListFilm: Thomas
  34. 200630 RockSeries: Jesse Parcell (1 episode)
  35. 2006Lovespring InternationalSeries (1 episode)
  36. 2006Campus LadiesSeries (1 episode)
  37. 2005Weekends at the D.L.Series (1 episode)
  38. 2005Roberto the Insect ArchitectFilm: Narrator (voice)
  39. 2005American Dad!Series: Foster (voice) (1 episode)
  40. 2004Tom Goes to the MayorSeries: Tour Guide (voice) (1 episode)
  41. 2004Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!Film: Richard Levy the Shameless
  42. 2003The Cat in the HatFilm: Mr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)
  43. 2003Pieces of AprilFilm: Wayne
  44. 2002Martin and LewisFilm: Jerry Lewis
  45. 2002Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will FerrellFilm: Clerk (archive footage)
  46. 2001The TrackerFilm: Punk Nikolai
  47. 2001ScrubsSeries: Nick (1 episode)
  48. 2001Cats & DogsFilm: Mr. Tinkles (voice)
  49. 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmSeries: Christopher Mantle (2 episodes)
  50. 2000Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure BeginsFilm: Brain Pod #13 (voice)
  51. 1999Jackie's Back!Film: Sean Hayes
  52. 1998Will & GraceSeries: Jack McFarland (194 episodes)
  53. 1998Penn & Teller's Sin City SpectacularSeries (1 episode)
  54. 1998Billy's Hollywood Screen KissFilm: Billy Collier
  55. 1997Dancing on the MoonFilm: Young man
  56. 1996A & PFilm: Sammy
  57. 1991Silk StalkingsSeries (1 episode)

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