Sean Hayes

Biography

Sean Patrick Hayes, born on June 26, 1970, is a multifaceted American actor, comedian, and producer. He is widely recognized for his iconic portrayal of Jack McFarland on the NBC sitcom *Will & Grace*, a performance that garnered him a Primetime Emmy Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Hayes has also been nominated for six Golden Globe Awards and has received two Tony Award nominations, winning one for his exceptional stage work.

In addition to his acting, Hayes is the founder of Hazy Mills Productions, a television production company responsible for popular shows like *Grimm*, *Hot in Cleveland*, *The Soul Man*, and *Hollywood Game Night*. His film credits include notable titles 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* with Jason Bateman and Will Arnett.

Hayes made his Broadway debut in 2010 as Chuck Baxter in the revival of *Promises, Promises*, earning a Tony Award nomination. He also played God in *An Act of God* from 2015 to 2016 and Oscar Levant in the 2022 play *Good Night, Oscar*, which won him a Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play. In 2010, he hosted the 64th Tony Awards, further showcasing his talent and versatility in the entertainment industry.