Sean Hayes
Milestones
- Birthplace: Chicago, Illinois
- Birthday: June 26, 1970
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2008
Cast in the Encores! production of "Damn Yankee" directed by John Rando at City Center
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2007
Featured in a major role in Rob Reiner's film "The Bucket List," starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman
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2005
Executive produced (with Todd Milliner) the unscripted Bravo series "Situation: Comedy"
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2004
Played Josh Duhamel's manager in "Win a Date with Tad Hamilton"
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2003
Voiced the fish in the film adaptation of the beloved literary classic "Dr. Seuss' The Cat in th Hat"
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2002
Cast as Jerry in the television drama "Martin And Jerry"; received a SAG nomination for Best Actor
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2001
Voiced Mr. Tinkles, a feline out to take over the world, in the feature "Cats & Dogs"
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1998 to 2006
Cast in the NBC sitcom "Will & Grace" as Jack McFarland, a flamboyantly gay, frequently unemployed actor; received Emmy (2001-2006), Golden Globe (2000-2005) and SAG (2001, 2004, 2005) nominations for Best Supporting Actor
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1998
Professional film debut in the independent film, "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss"
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1995
Moved to Los Angeles, where he found work as a stand-up comedian, and stage actor
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Composed original music for a production of "Antigone" at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago
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Joined the Second City improvisational group
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Raised in Glen Ellyn, Illinois
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Served as a music director at the Pheasant Run Theater in St. Charles, Illinois
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Supported himself in college as a pianist and musician