Sean Hayes

Birth Name:

Sean Patrick Hayes

Birth Place:

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actor, Producer, Soundtrack, Writer

Received the 2001 American Comedy Award for his work on "Will & Grace․"
Studied classical piano performance and conducting at Illinois State University
Made his screen acting debut in the TV series "Hello! Sandy Bell" in 1981
Worked as a musical director for the Pheasant Run Theater before becoming a famous actor
Quote: "Being an actor, the less people know about my personal life, the more open-minded they can be about each role I play․"
Quote: "I want to make people laugh first, and that's it․ If a byproduct of that is enlightening somebody to something they wouldn't otherwise have been exposed to, then great, but that's certainly not [my] agenda․"
Quote: "When I came out of my mom's womb, I had 'sitcom' stamped on my forehead․"
Quote: "[on the criticism he received for not coming out while on "Will & Grace"] "I was so young ․․․ I didn't know how to handle the responsibility of speaking for the gay community․ I always felt like I owed them a huge apology for coming out too late․""
Known for his role as Jack McFarland in "Will & Grace" and as Thomas in "The Bucket List․"
Appeared alongside model Ali Landry in a 1998 ad for Doritos during Super Bowl XXXII
Saved the victim of a robbery when he noticed the wounded man lying in the street near his home

1999American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series:Nominated
1999OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a New Comedy Series:Winner
1999OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
1999Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Winner
1999TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
1999Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
2000American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series:Nominated
2000Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2000Blimp Award - Favorite Television Friends:Nominated
2000OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2000Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2000Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Winner
2000TCA Award - Individual Achievement in Comedy:Nominated
2000Q Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series:Nominated
2001Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2001Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Winner
2001American Comedy Award - Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series:Winner
2001Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2001OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2001Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2001Golden Satellite Award - Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2001TV Guide Award - Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series:Winner
2001Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Sidekick:Winner
2002Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2002Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2002Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2002OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2002Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2002Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Actor, Comedy:Nominated
2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries:Nominated
2003Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2003Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2003Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2003Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2003Teen Choice Award - Choice Movie Hissy Fit:Nominated
2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2004Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2004Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2004Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2004Golden Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
2004Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Sidekick:Winner
2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Actor - Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2005Golden Globe - Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television:Nominated
2005Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2005Teen Choice Award - Choice TV Sidekick:Nominated
2006Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2006Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2006TV Guide Award - Editor's Choice:Winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor of the Decade:Nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
2018Actor - Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2018Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Supporting Actor:Nominated
2018OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2019Critics Choice Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2020OFTA Television Award - Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2024Astra TV Award - Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
2026PGA Award - Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television:Nominated

Sean Hayes

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