Sean Hayes

Sean Hayes, born on June twenty-six, nineteen seventy, is a multifaceted American actor, comedian, and producer, celebrated for his remarkable contributions to both stage and screen. He is best known for his iconic role as Jack McFarland on the beloved NBC sitcom Will & Grace, a performance that earned him a Primetime Emmy Award and four Screen Actors Guild Awards, alongside six nominations for the prestigious Golden Globe Awards.

In the realm of theater, Hayes made a significant mark with his Broadway debut in the musical revival Promises, Promises in two thousand ten, which garnered him a Tony Award nomination for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. His portrayal of Oscar Levant in the Doug Wright play Good Night, Oscar not only won him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Play in two thousand twenty-three but also led to a nomination for the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor when he reprised the role on the West End in two thousand twenty-six. Additionally, he hosted the sixty-fourth Tony Awards in two thousand ten, an endeavor that earned him another Primetime Emmy Award.

Hayes's film career is equally impressive, with notable performances in a variety of films including Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss in nineteen ninety-eight, Cats & Dogs in two thousand one, and The Bucket List in two thousand seven. He also portrayed Jerry Lewis in the CBS film Martin and Lewis in two thousand two, and lent his voice to characters in animated features such as Igor in two thousand eight and Monsters University in two thousand thirteen. His recent work includes the film Am I OK? released in two thousand twenty-two.

Beyond acting, Hayes is a savvy entrepreneur, running Hazy Mills Productions, a television production company responsible for hit shows like Grimm, Hot in Cleveland, The Soul Man, and Hollywood Game Night. Since July two thousand twenty, he has also co-hosted the popular comedy podcast SmartLess alongside fellow actors Jason Bateman and Will Arnett, further showcasing his versatility and appeal in the entertainment industry.