Jun 26, 1970

Chicago, Illinois, USA

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 & Gra... ... (read more...) ce, 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.