Sean Hayes

American actor (born 1970)

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Born: 1970-06-26
Works: 6

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Acting · Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

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…

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The Unknown — Elliott2026
The Running Man — Gary Greenbacks2025
Is This Thing On? — Stephen2025
Am I OK? — Stu2024
SmartLess: On the Road — Self2023
"Sr." — Self2022
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery — Johnny Blaze2022
Q-Force — Steve Maryweather (voice)2021
Together in Pride: You Are Not Alone — Self2020

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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.