Sean Hayes: Biography, Facts and Career

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 Actor Awards, in addition to nominations for six Golden Globe Awards. On stage, he made his Broadway debut in the musical revival Promises, Promises (2010) for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He portrayed Oscar Levant in the Doug Wright play Good Night, Oscar for which he won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in 2023. He reprised the role on the West End for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Outstanding Musical Contribution in 2026. He hosted the 64th Tony Awards in 2010 for which he was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award. Hayes is also known for his work in film. He portrayed Jerry Lewis in the CBS film Martin and Lewis (2002). 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). 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. Since July 2020, he has co-hosted the comedy podcast SmartLess alongside Jason Bateman and Will Arnett.

Quick facts about Sean Hayes

• Full name: Sean Hayes
• Born: 1970-06-26
• Nationality: United States
• Known as: Actor
• Wikidata ID: Q223033

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