Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes Headshot

Actor • Comedian

Birth Date: June 26, 1970

Age: 53 years old

Birth Place: Glen Ellyn, Illinois

After gaining notice for a series of Dorito's commercials and the gay indie "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" (1998), Sean Hayes earned a place in comedy history for his role on network TV's first gay-character-helmed sitcom, "Will & Grace" (NBC, 1998-2006). For eight highly-rated seasons, his role of Jack - the flamboyant sidekick of a straitlaced gay lawyer (Eric McCormack) - was not only a favorite of viewers but was a significant catalyst for more widespread acceptance of the gay community in the general media. The Emmy-winning Hayes weathered criticism for playing coy as to his own sexuality during the show's run, but came out in 2010, finding himself at the center of a media controversy about the ability of gay actors to play "straight." Outside of his firm footing as a major player in primetime, Hayes primarily appeared in character roles on the big screen, demonstrating his wisecracking charm and impeccable comic timing.

Credits

SmartLess: On the RoadStream

Actor
Docuseries
2023

Am I OK?

Actor
Stu
Movie
2022

Sr.Stream

Self
Movie
2022
97%

CBS Mornings

Guest
News
2021

Q-ForceStream

Executive Producer
Series
2021
33%

Q-ForceStream

Voice
Steve Maryweather
Series
2021
33%

27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards

Executive Producer
Show
2021

One Night Only: The Best of Broadway

Guest
Special
2020

Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Extras

Actor
Show
2020

Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Extras

Guest
Show
2020

Lazy Susan

Actor
Susan
Movie
2020

Lazy Susan

Screenwriter
Movie
2020

The Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin

Actor
Show
2019

The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

Guest
Talk
2019

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons

Actor
Mr. Lorenzo
Show
2019

Today With Hoda & Jenna

Guest
Show
2019

Today 3rd Hour

Guest
Show
2018

GMA Day

Guest
News
2018

Red Nose Day

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Show
2018

Couch Surfing

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Show
2018

The Jess Cagle Interview

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Show
2018

Entertainment Weekly Cast Reunions

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2018

Movie Night With Karlie Kloss

Executive Producer
Talk
2017

The Year in Memoriam 2017

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2017

Will & GraceStream

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Jack McFarland
Series
2017
74%

The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace

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2017

Will & Grace: Extras

Actor
Jack McFarland:
Show
2017

The NinetiesStream

Self
Docuseries
2017

The History of ComedyStream

Executive Producer
Docuseries
2017

The History of ComedyStream

Self
Docuseries
2017

The Emoji MovieStream

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"Devil" Steven
Movie
2017
6%

Tangled Before Ever AfterStream

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Pete the Guard
Movie
2017

Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution

Original Music
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2017

Jerry Lewis, clown rebelle

Self
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2016

Countdown to Hairspray Live!

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2016

Harry

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Talk
2016

Maya & Marty

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2016
38%

Maya & Marty

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2016
38%

Crowded

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2016
32%

Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows

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2016

Must See TV: An All-Star Tribute to James Burrows

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2016

Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown

Actor
Movie
2016

NBC's New Year's Eve Game Night With Andy Cohen

Executive Producer
Show
2015

The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream

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Talk
2015

Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter

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Show
2015

A & P

Actor
Sammy
Show
2015

The Late Late Show With James CordenStream

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2015

The Late Late Show

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2015

Silverhide

Actor
Soldier
Movie
2015

How Murray Saved Christmas

Voice
Edison Elf
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2014

Hair Jacked

Executive Producer
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2014

The Maya Rudolph Show

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Show
2014

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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Talk
2014

Party Central

Actor
Terri
Show
2014

Party Central

Voice
Terri
Movie
2014

Sean Saves the World

Actor
Sean
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2013

Sean Saves the World

Executive Producer
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2013

The MillersStream

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Kip Finkle
Series
2013
47%

2013 NBC Primetime Preview Show: Extras

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2013

The 2013 NBC Primetime Preview Show

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2013

Hollywood Game Night

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Game Show
2013

Hollywood Game Night

Executive Producer
Game Show
2013

Hollywood Game Night

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Game Show
2013

Sean Saves the World: Extras

Actor
Show
2013

Monsters UniversityStream

Voice
Terri Perry
Movie
2013
80%

Ellen DeGeneres: The Mark Twain Prize

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2012

The Soul ManStream

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2012

SmashStream

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2012
68%

SmashStream

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Series
2012
68%

The Three Stooges

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Larry
Movie
2012

Billy on the StreetStream

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Reality
2011

GrimmStream

Executive Producer
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2011
89%

Up All Night

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2011

PortlandiaStream

Guest Star
Series
2011
94%

ConanStream

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2010

The Talk

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2010

Access Hollywood Live

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2010

Hot in ClevelandStream

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2010

Hot in ClevelandStream

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Chad
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2010

The 64th Annual Tony Awards

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2010

Who Do You Think You Are?Stream

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Reality
2010

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore

Voice
Mr. Tinkles
Movie
2010

The Dr. Oz Show

Guest
Talk
2009

Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream

Guest
Talk
2009

Parks and RecreationStream

Guest Star
Series
2009
93%

Igor

Voice
Brain
Movie
2008

Soul MenStream

Actor
Danny Epstein
Movie
2008
45%

Evolution: The Musical!

Actor
Jesus H. Christ
Movie
2008

Head Case

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2007

The Bucket ListStream

Actor
Thomas
Movie
2007
41%

30 RockStream

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Jesse Parcell
Series
2006
78%

Rachael Ray ShowStream

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Talk
2006

America's Got TalentStream

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Reality
2006

Lovespring International

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Victor
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2006

Roberto the Insect Architect

Narrator
Show
2005

American DadStream

Guest Voice
Foster
Series
2005

The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson

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Show
2005

Roberto, the Insect Architect

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Movie
2005

Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!Stream

Actor
Richard Levy
Movie
2004
55%

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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2003

The Ellen DeGeneres Show

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Talk
2003

Comedy Central RoastStream

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2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

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2003

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Stream

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2003

Pieces of AprilStream

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Wayne
Movie
2003
84%

Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat

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Mr. Humberfloob/The Fish
Movie
2003

Martin and Lewis

Actor
Jerry Lewis
Movie
2002

ScrubsStream

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Nick
Series
2001
83%

Cats & Dogs

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Mr. Tinkles
Movie
2001

Entertainment Studios.com

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2000

The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream

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1999

Jackie's Back!

Self
Movie
1999

Will & GraceStream

Actor
Jack McFarland
Series
1998

Kickin' It: With Byron Allen

Guest
Show
1998

Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

Actor
Billy Collier
Movie
1998

The ViewStream

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Talk
1997

Late Night With Conan O'Brien

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1993

Late Show With David Letterman

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Talk
1993

RugratsStream

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Talent Show Director
Series
1991

Entertainment Tonight

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News
1981

Good Morning America

Guest
News
1975

Saturday Night LiveStream

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Series
1975

TodayStream

Guest
News
1952

News about
Sean Hayes

Will & Grace

‘Will & Grace’ Turns 25: See the Moments We’ll Never Stop Rewatching (VIDEO)

Tracee Ellis Ross, John Stamos, Hannah Waddingham

10 Sitcom Stars Who Would Make Great Villains

Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Audra McDonald, Jessica Chastain

From Binge-Watch to Broadway: 17 TV Stars Up for Tony Awards This Year

Nordstrom Celebrates NYC Pride With Leslie Jordan

Leslie Jordan Dies: Tributes Pour in for ‘Will & Grace’ Actor

Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes, and Will Arnett

Discovery+ Orders ‘SmartLess’ Docuseries About Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett’s Podcast Tour

Q-Force Netflix

Netflix’s ‘Q-Force’ Adds Sean Hayes, David Harbour & More to Voice Cast (VIDEO)

Thanksgiving - The Middle

No Turkeys Here! Check out the Top Thanksgiving TV Episodes of All Time

Will & Grace Debra Messing
Preview

‘Will & Grace’s Debra Messing Teases the ‘I Love Lucy’ Transformations

Will & Grace - Season 3
Exclusive

‘Will & Grace’ Sneak Peek: Jack Changes Will’s View on Fatherhood (VIDEO)

Copy of Untitled Design (30)
Exclusive

‘Will & Grace’ Casts Patton Oswalt & Chris Parnell for Revival’s Final Season

Will & Grace - Season 3

‘Will & Grace’ to End With Season 11 on NBC — Find Out When It Will Air

Untitled design

‘All in the Family’ & ‘The Jeffersons’ Live Add Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson & More

The cast of Party of Five - Scott Wolf, Neve Campbell, Matthew Fox, and Lacey Chabert

TV Pilots 2018: All the Potential Shows, Pickups & Series Orders

Tina Fey and Amy Poehler hosting Weekend Update on SNL

TV Babble Podcast: ‘The History of Comedy’ EPs Sean Hayes & Todd Millner on Funny Duos Then & Now

Will & Grace - Season 1
Exclusive

‘Will & Grace’ Cast and Creators Talk Show’s Role in Gay Civil Rights (VIDEO)

Debra Messing
Q&A

Debra Messing on the ‘Will & Grace’ Finale & Who She Wants to Guest Star Next

Will & Grace - Maree Cheatham, Jennifer Lopez, Sean Hayes
Preview

Sean Hayes Gives the Scoop on Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Will & Grace’ Return (VIDEO)

Will & Grace - Season 1 - Eric McCormack as Will Truman, Debra Messing as Grace Adler

‘Will & Grace’ Announces 5 New Guest Stars for Season 9

Jennifer Lopez attends the 2017 NBCUniversal Upfront

Jennifer Lopez Will Pull Double Duty as ‘Will & Grace’ Guest Star

Will & Graces in the snow - Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally, Debra Messing, Eric McCormack - 'A Gay Olde Christmas'
Preview

Debra Messing on ‘Will & Grace’ Holiday Episode Going Back in Time

Megan Mullally

‘Will & Grace’: Megan Mullally’s Karen Gets ‘Raw and Vulnerable’ in New Episode

Will & Grace - Season 1

Roush Review: ‘Will & Grace’ Still Has the Magic

Will & Grace - Megan Mullally as Karen Walker, Eric McCormack as Will Truman, Debra Messing as Grace Adler, Sean Hayes as Jack McFarland

The ‘Will & Grace’ Cast Reveals What the Show Feels Like 11 Years Later

Will and Grace - Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally, Sean Hayes
Q&A

Critics Roundtable: Can ‘Will & Grace’ Revival Live Up to Its Groundbreaking Past?

Will & Grace - Sean Hayes, Eric McCormack, Debra Messing, Megan Mullally
Fall Preview

The Fab Four: ‘Will & Grace’ Return Promises ‘Elegance and Magic’

Will & Grace - Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, Ben Platt, Debra Messing, Sean Hayes

Ben Platt to Guest Star on ‘Will & Grace’ Revival in Mystery Role

Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Megan Mullally, and Sean Hayes of Will & Grace speak at 2017 Summer TCA Tour

‘Will & Grace’: NBC Orders Another Season Ahead of Reboot’s Premiere

Will & Grace - cast

Watch ‘Will & Grace’ Cast Sing and Dance Their Way Back to NBC (VIDEO)

Law & Order Menendez - Edie Falco

NBC Announces Fall Schedule, ‘This Is Us’ Grabs Post-‘Super Bowl’ Slot

Will & Grace - Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, Sean Hayes, Megan Mullally

Don’t Get Too Excited About That ‘Will & Grace’ Revival Just Yet

Hairspray Live! - Season 2016

‘Hairspray Live!’: On the Set of the TV Version of John Waters’s Hit Musical

Will & Grace reunion

‘Will & Grace’ Election-Themed Reunion Feels Like the Show Never Ended (VIDEO)

Hairspray Live!

‘Hairspray Live!’ First-Look Promo Unveiled During Olympics