ACTING . Acting . 55 years . Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

Sean Hayes_

EMMY WINNER Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA

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Born Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
Birthday
55
Age
9
Credits
Actor
Known For
1.8
Popularity
20 yrs
Career
Updated Feb 20, 2026

Details

Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film producer, Voice actor, Television producer, Composer, Actor
Birthday
(Friday)
Birthplace
Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Scott Icenogle (2014)
Residences
Glen Ellyn
Education
Illinois State University, Glenbard West High School
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
狗 Dog
Name Origin
English < Old French < Ancient Greek < Biblical Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier B -- 89,601 Wikipedia views/month

DROPTHE_ GOSSIP

Birthday twin
Shares a birthday (June 26) with Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson →
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 26
Year context
Born in 1970 -- First Earth Day; Beatles disband; Richard Nixon was US president
Year 1970 →
Career
Career spanning 20 years (1997-2017)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Dog

DROPTHE GOOD_

8
Recognized
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Human Impact
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Innovation
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Giving
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Sustainability
50
Cultural Uplift
28
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AWARDS (4)

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GLAAD Stephen F. Kolzak Award
2019
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2000
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G
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
2000
WON
G
Primetime Emmy Awards
WON

Biography

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 runs a television production company called Hazy Mills Productions, which produces shows such as Grimm, Hot in Cleveland, The Soul Man, and Hollywood Game Night. He portrayed Jerry Lewis in the CBS film Martin and Lewis (2002). He is known for his appearances in films 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 alongside Jason Bateman and Will Arnett. Hayes made his Broadway debut playing Chuck Baxter in the musical revival Promises, Promises in 2010, for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Musical. He portrayed God in the comedy An Act of God from 2015 to 2016. Oscar Levant in the Doug Wright play Good Night, Oscar in 2022, the latter of which earned him the Tony Award for Best Leading Actor in a Play. He hosted the 64th Tony Awards in 2010, for which he was awarded a Primetime Emmy Award.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Sean Hayes is 55 years old, born on .
Where was Sean Hayes born?
Sean Hayes was born in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, USA.
What movies or shows has Sean Hayes been in?
Sean Hayes has 9 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Emoji Movie (2017), Monsters University (2013), Sean Saves the World (2013), Igor (2008), The Bucket List (2007).
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Sean Hayes is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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