Personal Info
Birth date
1970-06-26 (55 Years)
Gender
Male
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
Also known as
Sean P. Hayes
Sean Patrick Hayes
شان هيس
Sean Hayes
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). 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Sean Hayes, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
The Daily Show
6.4
Overview:
The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.American Dad!
6.994
Overview:
The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."Pieces of April
6.5
Overview:
Quirky and rebellious April Burns lives with her boyfriend in a low-rent New York City apartment miles away from her emotionally distant family. But when she discovers that her mother has a fatal form of breast cancer, she invites the clan to her place for Thanksgiving. While her father struggles to drive her family into the city, April -- an inexperienced cook -- runs into kitchen trouble and must ask a neighbor for help.The Graham Norton Show
7.2
Overview:
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.Grimm
8.3
Overview:
After Portland homicide detective Nick Burkhardt discovers he's descended from an elite line of criminal profilers known as "Grimms," he increasingly finds his responsibilities as a detective at odds with his new responsibilities as a Grimm.Saturday Night Live
6.956
Overview:
A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.023
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.Scrubs
8.01
Overview:
In the unreal world of Sacred Heart Hospital, John "J.D." Dorian learns the ways of medicine, friendship and life.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.30 Rock
7.463
Overview:
Liz Lemon, the head writer for a late-night TV variety show in New York, tries to juggle all the egos around her while chasing her own dream.The View
4.3
Overview:
ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.215
Overview:
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater.Parks and Recreation
8.036
Overview:
In an attempt to beautify her town — and advance her career — Leslie Knope, a mid-level bureaucrat in the Parks and Recreation Department of Pawnee, Indiana, takes on bureaucrats, cranky neighbors, and single-issue fanatics whose weapons are lawsuits, the jumble of city codes, and the democratic process she loves so much.Tony Awards
5.9
Overview:
The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.Will & Grace
6.8
Overview:
Will Truman and Grace Adler are best friends living in New York, and when Grace's engagement falls apart, she moves in with Will. Together, along with their friends, they go through the trials of dating, sex, relationships and their careers, butting heads at times but ultimately supporting one another while exchanging plenty of witty banter along the way.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.64
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4
Overview:
Jay Leno hosts some of the biggest celebrities in the world.Late Night with Conan O'Brien
7.2
Overview:
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of late-night talk shows, this program make frequent use of odd walk-on characters and frequent "visits" from celebrity guests.Hot in Cleveland
7.331
Overview:
Three fabulous, eccentric, LA best friends of a certain age have their lives changed forever when their plane unexpectedly lands in Cleveland and they soon rediscover themselves in this new "promised land."The Running Man
NYR
Overview:
Desperate to save his sick daughter, working-class Ben Richards is convinced by The Running Man's charming but ruthless producer to enter the deadly competition game as a last resort. But Ben's defiance, instincts, and grit turn him into an unexpected fan favorite - and a threat to the entire system. As ratings skyrocket, so does the danger, and Ben must outwit not just the Hunters, but a nation addicted to watching him fall.Silk Stalkings
6.045
Overview:
Silk Stalkings is a crime drama television series. The series portrays the daily lives of two detectives who solve sexually-based crimes of passion among the ultra-rich of Palm Beach, Florida.Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter
6.184
Overview:
Some of this year's most talked about talent open up about the challenges and triumphs of creating critically acclaimed series and performances.Stars in the House
NYR
Overview:
In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.Smash
6.4
Overview:
Celebrating the beauty and heartbreak of the Broadway theater, following a cross section of dreamers and schemers who all have one common desire - to be a "Smash."Portlandia
7
Overview:
Satirical sketch comedy set and filmed in Portland, Oregon that explores the eccentric misfits who embody the foibles of modern culture.Acting
2025Is This Thing On? as Unknown
2025The Running Man as Unknown
2024Am I OK? as Stu
2023SmartLess: On the Road (6 Episodes) as Self
2022Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery as Johnny Blaze
2022"Sr." as Self
2021Q-Force (10 Episodes) as Steve Maryweather (voice)
2020One Night Only: The Best of Broadway as Self
2020Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone as Self
2020Lazy Susan as Susan
2020Stars in the House (2, 1 Episode) as Self - Special Guest, Self
2019Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin as Self
2019Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" as Mr. Lorenzo
2018Secret of the Sundrop as Pete the Guard
2017Will & Grace (52 Episodes) as Jack McFarland
2017The Emoji Movie as Steven (voice)
2017The Nineties (1 Episode) as Self
2017Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (7 Episodes) as Pete the Guard (voice)
2017Tangled: Before Ever After as Pete the Guard (voice)
2016Hairspray Live! as Mr. Pinky
2016Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown as Self
2016Must See TV: An All Star Tribute to James Burrows as Self
2015The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (1, 1 Episode) as Unknown, Self
2015Close Up with The Hollywood Reporter (1 Episode) as Self
2014How Murray Saved Christmas as Edison Elf (voice)
2014The Maya Rudolph Show as Self
2014Party Central as Terri (voice)
2013Sean Saves the World (15 Episodes) as Sean
2013The Millers (11 Episodes) as Kip Finkle
2013Hollywood Game Night (2 Episodes) as Self
2013Monsters University as Terri (voice)
2012Hit & Run as Sandy Osterman
2012The Three Stooges as Larry
2012Smash (3 Episodes) as Terry Falls
2011Billy on the Street (1 Episode) as Self
2011Up All Night (4 Episodes) as Walter
2011Portlandia (1 Episode) as Sean
2010Conan (3 Episodes) as Self
2010Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore as Mr. Tinkles (voice)
2010Hot in Cleveland (1, 2 Episode) as Chad, Self
2010Who Do You Think You Are? (1 Episode) as Self
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (4 Episodes) as Self - Guest
2009Parks and Recreation (1 Episode) as Buddy Wood
2008Soul Men as Danny Epstein
2008Igor as Brain (voice)
2007The Bucket List as Thomas
2007Head Case (1 Episode) as Self
2007The Graham Norton Show (1 Episode) as Self
200630 Rock (1 Episode) as Jesse Parcell
2006Rachael Ray (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006The Megan Mullally Show (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2006Lovespring International (1 Episode) as Unknown
2006Campus Ladies (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005The Reichen Show (1 Episode) as Self
2005The Showbiz Show with David Spade (2 Episodes) as Unknown
2005Weekends at the D.L. (1 Episode) as Unknown
2005Roberto the Insect Architect as Narrator (voice)
2005American Dad! (1 Episode) as Foster (voice)
2004Tom Goes to the Mayor (1 Episode) as Tour Guide (voice)
2004Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! as Richard Levy the Shameless
2003The Cat in the Hat as Mr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)
2003Pieces of April as Wayne
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (4 Episodes) as Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (3, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest
2002Martin and Lewis as Jerry Lewis
2002Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell as Clerk (archive footage)
2002NBC 75th Anniversary Special as Self
2001The Tracker as Punk Nikolai
2001Scrubs (1 Episode) as Nick
2001Dinner for Five (1 Episode) as Unknown
2001Cats & Dogs as Mr. Tinkles (voice)
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (2 Episodes) as Christopher Mantle
2000Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins as Brain Pod #13 (voice)
1999Jackie's Back! as Sean Hayes
1998Will & Grace (194 Episodes) as Jack McFarland
1998Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular (1 Episode) as Unknown
1998Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss as Billy Collier
1997The View (2 Episodes) as Self
1997Dancing on the Moon as Young man
1996The Daily Show (1 Episode) as Self
1996The Rosie O'Donnell Show (1 Episode) as Self
1996A & P as Sammy
1995MADtv (1 Episode) as Self
1994Inside the Actors Studio (1 Episode) as Self
1993Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1991Silk Stalkings (1 Episode) as Unknown
1975Saturday Night Live (1 Episode) as Self - Host
1956Tony Awards (1 Episode) as Self - Host
Production
TBAUntitled Grimm Reboot Film ... Executive Producer
TBAEight Days a Week (1 Episode) ... Producer
TBASt. Donatus (1 Episode) ... Executive Producer
2025Billy Joel: And So It Goes (2 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2023SmartLess: On the Road (6 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2021Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 ... Executive Producer
2021Q-Force (10 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2016Crowded (13 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
2012The Soul Man (12 Episodes) ... Producer
2011Grimm (66 Episodes) ... Producer
2010Hot in Cleveland (10 Episodes) ... Executive Producer
Writing
2020Lazy Susan ... Writer