Sean Hayes
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 Leadin…
Acting
- 2026Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaWilbur Wright1 ep.
- 2023SmartLess: On the RoadSelf6 ep.
- 2021Q-ForceSteve Maryweather (voice)10 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf - Special Guest3 ep.
- 2017Will & GraceJack McFarland52 ep.
- 2017The NinetiesSelf1 ep.
- 2017Rapunzel's Tangled AdventurePete the Guard (voice)10 ep.
- 2015Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2013The MillersKip Finkle11 ep.
- 2013Sean Saves the WorldSean15 ep.
- 2013Hollywood Game NightSelf2 ep.
- 2012SmashTerry Falls3 ep.
- 2011Billy on the StreetSelf1 ep.
- 2011Up All NightWalter4 ep.
- 2011PortlandiaSean1 ep.
- 2010ConanSelf3 ep.
- 2010Hot in ClevelandSelf10 ep.
- 2010Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2007Head CaseSelf1 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2006Lovespring International1 ep.
- 2006Campus Ladies1 ep.
- 2005The Reichen ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2005The Showbiz Show with David Spade2 ep.
- 2005Weekends at the D.L.1 ep.
- 2004Tom Goes to the MayorTour Guide (voice)1 ep.
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf10 ep.
- 2003Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self - Guest Host8 ep.
- 2001ScrubsNick1 ep.
- 2001Dinner for Five1 ep.
- 2000Curb Your EnthusiasmChristopher Mantle2 ep.
- 1998Will & GraceJack McFarland194 ep.
- 1998Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular1 ep.
- 1994Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 1991Silk Stalkings1 ep.
- 1956Tony AwardsSelf - Host2 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2025Billy Joel: And So It GoesExecutive Producer2 ep.
- 2023SmartLess: On the RoadExecutive Producer6 ep.
- 2021Q-ForceExecutive Producer10 ep.
- 2016CrowdedExecutive Producer13 ep.
- 2012The Soul ManProducer12 ep.
- 2011GrimmProducer66 ep.
- 2010Hot in ClevelandExecutive Producer10 ep.
- —Eight Days a WeekProducer1 ep.
- —St. DonatusExecutive Producer1 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2026Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of AmericaWilbur Wright1 ep.
- 2026Late Night with Seth MeyersSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2026Golden Globe AwardsSelf - Nominee / Presenter1 ep.
- 2008Jimmy Kimmel Live!Self, Self - Guest, Self - Guest Host8 ep.
- 2025The Graham Norton ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2023The Late Show with Stephen ColbertSelf - Guest2 ep.
- 2024Curb Your EnthusiasmChristopher Mantle2 ep.
- 2012ConanSelf3 ep.
- 2016Watch What Happens Live with Andy CohenSelf - Guest4 ep.
- 2020Stars in the HouseSelf, Self - Special Guest3 ep.
- 2017Rapunzel's Tangled AdventurePete the Guard (voice)10 ep.
- 2019Rachael Ray1 ep.
- 2003The Ellen DeGeneres ShowSelf, Self - Guest10 ep.
- 2004The ViewSelf2 ep.
- 2018Close Up with The Hollywood ReporterSelf1 ep.
- 2011Hot in ClevelandChad, Self3 ep.
- 2015Who Do You Think You Are?Self1 ep.
- 2014Billy on the StreetSelf1 ep.
- 2013Hollywood Game NightSelf2 ep.
- 2013American Dad!Foster (voice)1 ep.
- 2013SmashTerry Falls3 ep.
- 2012Up All NightWalter4 ep.
- 2012Parks and RecreationBuddy Wood1 ep.
- 2012PortlandiaSean1 ep.
- 2010Tony AwardsSelf - Host1 ep.
- 2007Head CaseSelf1 ep.
- 200730 RockJesse Parcell1 ep.
- 2007Campus Ladies1 ep.
- 2006The Megan Mullally ShowSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2006Lovespring International1 ep.
- 2006Tom Goes to the MayorTour Guide (voice)1 ep.
- 2006The Showbiz Show with David Spade2 ep.
- 2006Late Night with Conan O'BrienSelf - Guest1 ep.
- 2006The Reichen ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2005Weekends at the D.L.1 ep.
- 2003Inside the Actors StudioSelf1 ep.
- 2003MADtvSelf1 ep.
- 2003Dinner for Five1 ep.
- 1998The Tonight Show with Jay Leno2 ep.
- 2001ScrubsNick1 ep.
- 2001The Daily ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2001RugratsTalent Show Director (voice)1 ep.
- 2001Saturday Night LiveSelf - Host1 ep.
- 1999The Rosie O'Donnell ShowSelf1 ep.
- 1999Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular1 ep.
- 1996Silk Stalkings1 ep.
Also known as: Sean P. Hayes · Sean Patrick Hayes · شان هيس