Sean Hayes

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 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.

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Sean Hayes Movies

Discover the best Sean Hayes movies. Explore the complete filmography, including top-rated classics, newest releases, and highest-grossing films starring Sean Hayes ranked by year and score.

1

Is This Thing On? (2025)

Comedy Drama
Alex and Tess built a life together, and now they are quietly taking it apart. As the marriage winds down, Alex finds an unlikely outlet in New York's stand-up comedy...
Score 6.5
2

The Running Man (2025)

Action Science Fiction Thriller
Ben Richards has one reason to survive: his daughter needs medicine he cannot afford. Coerced onto The Running Man, a brutal live television spectacle where contestants are hunted for sport,...
Score 6.8
3

The Bucket List (2007)

Comedy Drama
When a tycoon and a mechanic meet in a hospital room facing their final months, they make an unlikely pact to chase down the experiences they've postponed for decades. What...
Score 7.2

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According to aggregate user scores, the absolute best titles starring Sean Hayes are Is This Thing On?, The Running Man, and The Bucket List.
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Our database currently features a comprehensive filmography of 3 titles starring Sean Hayes, ranging from their earliest roles to the newest releases.
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Yes! The overall filmography starring Sean Hayes maintains a strong average user rating of 6.8 out of 10 across all tracked titles.