Sean Hayes Biography

Occup.	Actor
From	USA
Born	June 26, 1970
Age	54 years

Early Life
Sean Patrick Hayes was born on June 26, 1970, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. He is the youngest of five kids in a typical Irish Catholic household. Hayes was elevated by his mom, Mary, a supervisor of a not-for-profit food financial institution, after his papa left the family when Sean was only five years of ages. In his youth, Hayes was an accomplished pianist and spent his formative years studying songs at Illinois State University. Nonetheless, he later on chose to change his emphasis in the direction of acting and also moved to Chicago's significant Columbia College to research theatre.

Beginnings in Theatre and also Comedy
After university, Sean Hayes started his job as a phase actor, showing up in different manufacturings throughout the Chicago area. It was right here that he developed his funny and also dramatic perceptiveness, acting in both classic as well as modern manufacturings. To make ends satisfy, Hayes additionally played piano at a church as well as operated at a regional food store.

In 1995, Hayes co-founded the sketch comedy performers "Annoyance Theatre", which showcased his knifelike wit and also natural funny ability. Throughout this moment, he also began showing up in tv commercials, which eventually caught the focus of manufacturers and casting directors in Hollywood.

Innovation Role in "Will & Grace"
In 1998, Sean Hayes landed the function that would specify his occupation: Jack McFarland in the groundbreaking comedy "Will & Grace". As the flamboyant Jack, Hayes was widely praised for his comical timing and his ability to balance larger-than-life physical comedy with authentic psychological depth. The show became a large hit, running for 8 seasons from 1998 to 2006, and also returning for a rebirth from 2017 to 2020. Hayes received 7 Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his work with the sitcom, winning the Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series award in 2000.

Throughout his period on "Will & Grace", Hayes collaborated with an ensemble cast that included Debra Messing, Eric McCormack, as well as Megan Mullally. The program's success aided to normalize LGBTQ+ connections on tv as well as cemented Hayes' status as a comical icon.

Transitions to Film as well as Broadway
While still starring in "Will & Grace", Sean Hayes began transitioning right into film job, appearing in films such as "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" (1998), "Cats & Dogs" (2001), and also "Pieces of April" (2003). His duties spanned different styles, demonstrating his versatility as an actor.

In 2010, Hayes made his Broadway launching in the musical "Promises, Promises", co-starring Kristin Chenoweth. His efficiency as Chuck Baxter gained him a Tony Award election for Best Performance by a Leading Actor in a Musical.

Current Projects as well as Personal Life
After "Will & Grace" ended its initial run, Hayes continued to work in television, film, and also theater. He starred in a short-term comedy series called "Sean Saves the World" (2013) and guest-starred in various programs, such as "Parks and Recreation" as well as "The Millers". Hayes has additionally offered his voice to computer animated tasks, including "Monsters University" (2013) and "The Soul Man" (2012-2016).

In 2014, Sean Hayes married his long-time companion, Scott Icenogle, a composer and also songs producer. The couple has been together considering that 2004 and also often shares their love for songs and comedy through their social networks platforms, where they create and also share entertaining video clips.

Throughout his profession, Hayes has actually been a passionate supporter for LGBTQ+ rights, building a legacy as an influential number in the show business. With his transmittable energy and indisputable talent, Sean Hayes continues to be a cherished figure by followers as well as among one of the most recognized funny stars of his generation.

Our collection contains 10 quotes who is written / told by Sean.

Related authors: Debra Messing (Actress), Eric McCormack (Actor), Ice T (Musician), Kristin Chenoweth (Actress)

Filmography:

1998 Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (Comedy, Romance)
2001 Cats & Dogs (Family, Comedy)
2002 Martin and Lewis (TV Movie, Comedy)
2003 The Cat in the Hat (Comedy, Adventure, Family, Fantasy)
2004 Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (Comedy, Romance)
2007 The Bucket List (Drama, Comedy)
2008 Igor (Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Horror)
2008 Soul Men (Comedy, Music)
2010 Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (Family, Adventure, Comedy, Fantasy, Action, Animation)
2012 The Three Stooges (Comedy)
2013 Monsters University (Animation, Family)
2014 Party Central (Family, Comedy, Animation)
2014 How Murray Saved Christmas (Animation, Adventure, Comedy)
2016 Jerry Lewis: The Man Behind the Clown (Documentary)
2017 Tangled: Before Ever After (Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, TV Movie)
2019 Comedy Central Roast of Alec Baldwin (Comedy)
2019 Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons" (Comedy, TV Movie)
2020 Lazy Susan (Comedy)
2022 Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (Comedy, Crime)
2022 Am I Ok? (Drama, Comedy)

10 Famous quotes by Sean Hayes

"The writers have slowly taken the show, with subjects other gay shows have dived right into, slowly. It was over a year before Will even started to date"

"No one could have ever dreamed about how well the show would do"

"I actually like working with the other three actors on the show"

"Through that, I got to know Jerry's work, and I am definitely his number-one fan right now, which is interesting because it usually works the other way around: you usually create a project based on your hero"

"They might have a long way to go before truly accepting gay people into their lives, but they have accepted the show into their living rooms each and every week"

"Nobody makes me laugh"

"I got one letter at the very beginning, like, in the first season, saying - from a woman who was very religious, very Christian, saying how wrong she thought the show was, but she thinks it's the funniest show on television"

"And I'd like to believe that's true, you know, kind of showing gay people in this kind of light and - where it's not about that, it's just about the characters for the first time, like those shows were"

"You don't have a face to work with, so your voice has to do all the work until you see the animation. So, a lot of it I had to pull back because it was too big"

"But when I did think about it and looked at the whole package - the producers behind the show, the writers, the cast I would be working with - I would have been a fool to turn it down just because the role for me was another gay role"