Sean Hayes
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.
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SmartLess: On the RoadStream
Actor
Docuseries
2023
Am I OK?
Actor
Stu
Movie
2022
Sr.Stream
Self
Movie
2022
CBS Mornings
Guest
News
2021
Q-ForceStream
Executive Producer
Series
2021
Q-ForceStream
Voice
Steve Maryweather
Series
2021
27th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards
Executive Producer
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2021
One Night Only: The Best of Broadway
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Special
2020
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Extras
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2020
Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Extras
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2020
Lazy Susan
Actor
Susan
Movie
2020
Lazy Susan
Screenwriter
Movie
2020
The Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin
Actor
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2019
The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream
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Talk
2019
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons
Actor
Mr. Lorenzo
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2019
Today With Hoda & Jenna
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2019
Today 3rd Hour
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2018
GMA Day
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News
2018
Red Nose Day
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2018
Couch Surfing
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2018
The Jess Cagle Interview
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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
Actor
Jack McFarland
Series
2017
The Paley Center Salutes the Best of Will & Grace
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2017
Will & Grace: Extras
Actor
Jack McFarland:
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2017
The NinetiesStream
Self
Docuseries
2017
The History of ComedyStream
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Docuseries
2017
The History of ComedyStream
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Docuseries
2017
The Emoji MovieStream
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"Devil" Steven
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2017
Tangled Before Ever AfterStream
Voice
Pete the Guard
Movie
2017
Happening: A Clean Energy Revolution
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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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Series
2016
Maya & Marty
Music Performer
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2016
Crowded
Executive Producer
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2016
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
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2016
NBC's New Year's Eve Game Night With Andy Cohen
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2015
The Late Show With Stephen ColbertStream
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2015
Close Up With The Hollywood Reporter
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2015
A & P
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Sammy
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2015
The Late Late Show With James CordenStream
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2015
The Late Late Show
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2015
Silverhide
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Soldier
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2015
How Murray Saved Christmas
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Edison Elf
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2014
Hair Jacked
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2014
The Maya Rudolph Show
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2014
Late Night With Seth MeyersStream
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2014
Party Central
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Terri
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2014
Party Central
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Terri
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2014
Sean Saves the World
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Sean
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2013
Sean Saves the World
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2013
The MillersStream
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Kip Finkle
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2013
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
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Game Show
2013
Hollywood Game Night
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Game Show
2013
Sean Saves the World: Extras
Actor
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2013
Monsters UniversityStream
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Terri Perry
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2013
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
SmashStream
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2012
The Three Stooges
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Larry
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2012
Billy on the StreetStream
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Reality
2011
GrimmStream
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2011
Up All Night
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2011
PortlandiaStream
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2011
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
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Mr. Tinkles
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2010
The Dr. Oz Show
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2009
Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream
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2009
Parks and RecreationStream
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2009
Igor
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Brain
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2008
Soul MenStream
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Danny Epstein
Movie
2008
Evolution: The Musical!
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Jesus H. Christ
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2008
Head Case
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2007
The Bucket ListStream
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Thomas
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2007
30 RockStream
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Jesse Parcell
Series
2006
Rachael Ray ShowStream
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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
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2005
American DadStream
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Foster
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2005
The Late Late Show With Craig Ferguson
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2005
Roberto, the Insect Architect
Narrator
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2005
Win a Date With Tad Hamilton!Stream
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Richard Levy
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2004
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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Talk
2003
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
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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
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2003
Dr. Seuss' The Cat in the Hat
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Mr. Humberfloob/The Fish
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2003
Martin and Lewis
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Jerry Lewis
Movie
2002
ScrubsStream
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Nick
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2001
Cats & Dogs
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Mr. Tinkles
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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
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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
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1991
Entertainment Tonight
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News
1981
Good Morning America
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1975
Saturday Night LiveStream
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1975
TodayStream
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1952
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Sean Hayes
‘Will & Grace’ Turns 25: See the Moments We’ll Never Stop Rewatching (VIDEO)
10 Sitcom Stars Who Would Make Great Villains
From Binge-Watch to Broadway: 17 TV Stars Up for Tony Awards This Year
Leslie Jordan Dies: Tributes Pour in for ‘Will & Grace’ Actor
Discovery+ Orders ‘SmartLess’ Docuseries About Jason Bateman, Sean Hayes & Will Arnett’s Podcast Tour
Netflix’s ‘Q-Force’ Adds Sean Hayes, David Harbour & More to Voice Cast (VIDEO)
No Turkeys Here! Check out the Top Thanksgiving TV Episodes of All Time
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‘Will & Grace’s Debra Messing Teases the ‘I Love Lucy’ Transformations
Exclusive
‘Will & Grace’ Sneak Peek: Jack Changes Will’s View on Fatherhood (VIDEO)
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‘Will & Grace’ Casts Patton Oswalt & Chris Parnell for Revival’s Final Season
‘Will & Grace’ to End With Season 11 on NBC — Find Out When It Will Air
‘All in the Family’ & ‘The Jeffersons’ Live Add Kerry Washington, Anthony Anderson & More
TV Pilots 2018: All the Potential Shows, Pickups & Series Orders
TV Babble Podcast: ‘The History of Comedy’ EPs Sean Hayes & Todd Millner on Funny Duos Then & Now
Exclusive
‘Will & Grace’ Cast and Creators Talk Show’s Role in Gay Civil Rights (VIDEO)
Q&A
Debra Messing on the ‘Will & Grace’ Finale & Who She Wants to Guest Star Next
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Sean Hayes Gives the Scoop on Jennifer Lopez’s ‘Will & Grace’ Return (VIDEO)
‘Will & Grace’ Announces 5 New Guest Stars for Season 9
Jennifer Lopez Will Pull Double Duty as ‘Will & Grace’ Guest Star
Preview
Debra Messing on ‘Will & Grace’ Holiday Episode Going Back in Time
‘Will & Grace’: Megan Mullally’s Karen Gets ‘Raw and Vulnerable’ in New Episode
Roush Review: ‘Will & Grace’ Still Has the Magic
The ‘Will & Grace’ Cast Reveals What the Show Feels Like 11 Years Later
Q&A
Critics Roundtable: Can ‘Will & Grace’ Revival Live Up to Its Groundbreaking Past?
Fall Preview
The Fab Four: ‘Will & Grace’ Return Promises ‘Elegance and Magic’
Ben Platt to Guest Star on ‘Will & Grace’ Revival in Mystery Role
‘Will & Grace’: NBC Orders Another Season Ahead of Reboot’s Premiere
Watch ‘Will & Grace’ Cast Sing and Dance Their Way Back to NBC (VIDEO)
NBC Announces Fall Schedule, ‘This Is Us’ Grabs Post-‘Super Bowl’ Slot
Don’t Get Too Excited About That ‘Will & Grace’ Revival Just Yet
‘Hairspray Live!’: On the Set of the TV Version of John Waters’s Hit Musical
‘Will & Grace’ Election-Themed Reunion Feels Like the Show Never Ended (VIDEO)
