Sean Hayes

Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois, USA
Birthday: June 26, 1970

Emmy-winning actor Sean Hayes earned an esteemed place in comedy history for his role on network TV’s first gay-character-helmed sitcom, "Will & Grace" (NBC, 1998-2006). For eight seasons, his role as the flamboyant sidekick of a straight-laced lawyer (Eric McCormack) was a favorite of viewers, and the top-rated show made great strides towards the acceptance of the gay community in the general media. Outside of his firm footing as a major player in prime time, Hayes primarily appeared in character roles on the big screen, where his …more

Full Biography

Photos

View All Photos

Credits

Actor

TV Guide's Greatest Moments 2003
Will & Grace
Jack McFarland
Martin and Lewis
Jerry Lewis
The NBC Fall Preview Show
The 2005 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards

Producer

Situation: Comedy
Executive Producer
Executive Producer

View All Credits

Career Milestones

2008
Cast in the Encores! production of "Damn Yankee" directed by John Rando at City Center
2007
Featured in a major role in Rob Reiner's film "The Bucket List," starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman
2005
Executive produced (with Todd Milliner) the unscripted Bravo series "Situation: Comedy"
2004
Played Josh Duhamel's manager in "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton"
2003
Voiced the fish in the film adaptation of the beloved literary classic "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in th Hat"

View All Milestones

Awards

2006
Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
2003
Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
2002
Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
2001
American Comedy Award: Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series
2001
Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series