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Sean Hayes

Jack McFarland in Will and Grace

Photos Sean Hayes Birth name: Sean Hayes
Birth date: 1970/06/26 (53 years old)
Birth place : chicago

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Biography for Sean Hayes

Sean grew up in the Chicago suburb of Glen Ellyn, Illinois. His father, Ron, a lithographer, left him and his four siblings when Sean was a young child. Sean says he hasn't seen his father in more than 10 years. His mother, Mary, works at a food bank. Sean attended Illinois State University where he studied music and theatre. He supported himself through his college years by playing piano for voice lessons and working in community theater. He played a stint with the Second City comedy troupe and then became a musical director for a local theater. He grew tired of that after a while and in the spring of 1995, moved to LA. He got a "hellish" job at a restaurant. His first big break was landing a national tour with Kenny Rogers for a Christmas show. In 1997, he got a series of commercials that gained him attention and led to his eventual role on "Will & Grace" (1998).

A talented musician, he earned his life by playing the classic piano and was part of a pop group, while continuing his music studies - instrument and conductor - within the State University of Illinois . After his studies, Sean was a musical director of a Chicago theater, where he also appeared on stage. After his departure for Los Angeles, he added a string to his bow by performing in one man shows, while he begins to appear on the screens of television.

In the cinema, we saw him in the independent film "Pieces of April", he also lent his voice to the fish in "Le Cat overseas". His performance in "Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss" will be praised at the Sundance Festival.

Jack Hayes lives in Los Angeles.

Sean Hayes is an American actor, producer and composer. He is best known for his role in the television series "Will & Grace", in which he plays the role of Jack McFarland. Hayes started his career by playing in plays in Chicago before being spotted by Hollywood. He then played in many comedies, such as "The Bucket List" and "Soul Man". In addition to his work as an actor, Hayes is also an executive producer of the television series "Hot in Cleveland". He won an Emmy Award for his role in "Will & Grace" in 2000 and was nominated several times for his performance in other productions. Apart from his acting career, Hayes is also a musician and has released several albums during his career.

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Filmography

Title Role
Igor (2008) (post-production) (voice) Brain
The Bucket List (2007) Thomas
30 Rock Jesse Parcell (1 episode, 2007)
Campus Ladies Marshall (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
Lovespring International Victor (1 episode, 2006)
Tom Goes to the Mayor Tour Guide (1 episode, 2006)
Will & Grace: Say Goodnight Gracie (2006) (TV) Jack McFarland
Will & Grace Jack McFarland (186 episodes, 1998-2006)
Roberto the Insect Architect (2005) (V) Narrator
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004) Richard Levy the Shameless
The Cat in the Hat (2003) Mr. Humberfloob / Voice of the Fish
Pieces of April (2003) Wayne
Martin and Lewis (2002) (TV) Jerry Lewis
Scrubs Nick Murdoch (1 episode, 2001)
Cats & Dogs (2001) (voice) Mr. Tinkles
Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000) (V) (voice) (as Sean P. Hayes) Brain Pod #13
Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998) (as Sean P. Hayes) Billy Collier
Silk Stalkings Roger (1 episode, 1996)

Trivia

Attended Illinois State University in 1992, where he studied music and theatre.

As a teenager, Sean Hayes was an extra in Winona Ryder's first movie Lucas (1986) -- filmed at Sean's High School in Glen Ellyn, Ill.

Drives a Toyota Camry.

The first thing he bought after he made some money was a concert grand piano.

He saved a man's life in 2001. Courtney Cunninghan, 33, reported that two men stopped him near the driveway of his Los Angeles home, and then robbed him and shot him in the leg. Hayes who was driving in L.A.'s mid-Wilshire district when he noticed Cunningham lying in the street. The actor then pulled over to help the victim, ripping off his shirt and pressing it against Cunningham's wound to stop the bleeding. He then called 911 on his cell phone and waited for paramedics to arrive.

Born on the same day as actor Chris O'Donnell.

Close friends with actress Rosa Blasi; attended her wedding to Giants Fullback Jim Finn on February 14, 2004.

Was listed as a potential nominee on the 2004 Razzie Award nominating ballot. He was suggested in the Worst Supporting Actor category for his performance in the film The Cat in the Hat (2003), however, he failed to receive a nomination.

Won the 2006 SAG award for an Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series for his role as Jack McFarland on "Will & Grace" (1998). He was also nominated in 2005, but lost out to "Monk" (2002) actor Tony Shalhoub.

Classically trained pianist.

He is the youngest of the "Will & Grace" (1998) cast.

Wanted to start a spin off series of "_Will & Grace_1998_, but after seeing what happened to Joey on NBC, he decided against it.

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