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Name: Sean Hayes
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Date of Birth:
June 26, 1970
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Place of Birth:
Chicago, Illinois, USA
Mini-bio:
In a very short time, Sean P. Hayes has stolen the heart of many a TV viewer with his portrayal of the caustically witty, flamboyantly bitter Jack on NBC's Will & Grace. His performance has been widel... read morey praised by critics and audiences alike, leading some to the conclusion that his supporting role is one of the best reasons to tune in to the much-lauded show.Born June 26, 1970, as the youngest of five children, Hayes has since compared his suburban Chicago upbringing to "being raised by a family of wild dingoes." After high school in Glen Ellyn, Illinois, he attended Illinois State University, where he supported himself as a classical pianist and performed in a pop band. Following his graduation, where he was awarded a degree in performance and conducting, he went to work in the Chicago theater. For several years, he served as the musical director of the Pheasant Run Theater, often acting in productions in addition to writing music for them. He was also a member of the famed Second City improvisational group and performed standup comedy in clubs in Chicago and Los Angeles. While still living in Chicago, Hayes began finding TV work, notably in the series Silk Stalkings. In 1998, he made his film debut in Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss, in which he played the title character, a gay photographer in search of love. The film received both a favorable reception at Sundance and a wide art house release. It was while he was at Sundance promoting the movie that Hayes was asked to audition for the part of the straightlaced lawyer Will in the upcoming Will & Grace. Preferring the role of Will's friend Jack, Hayes auditioned for that part instead. Following the show's enthusiastic response, Hayes went on to do more TV work, both in commercials and in miniseries, notably Robert Townsend's mockumentary Jackie's Back! ~ Rebecca Flint Marx, Rovi
Sean Hayes mini-bio: Sean Patrick Hayes is an Emmy award-winning American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Jack McFarland in the NBC sitcom Will & Grace. As a teenager, he was an extra in Winona Ryder's first movie, Lucas (1986), which was filmed at his high school, Glenbard West. His professional film debut was in the independent film Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998), which brought him wide attention and caught the attention of executives who cast him in the NBC comedy television series Will & Grace, as frequently unemployed gay aspiring actor Jack McFarland. The show became a hit, and Hayes' performance as Jack McFarland has earned him seven consecutive Emmy Award nominations. Hayes won the Emmy for his first nomination as Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2000.
His success has led him to film appearances in Cats & Dogs (2001), as Jerry Lewis in Martin and Lewis (2002), Pieces of April (2003), The Cat in the Hat (2003) and Win a Date With Tad Hamilton! (2004). He has also guest starred in television programmes, including Scrubs.
