Sean Patrick Hayes was born on June 26, 1970 in Chicago, Illinois. He is an Emmy award-winning American actor and comedian.

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 & Grace.

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 programs, including Scrubs and 30 Rock.

Filmography

• Igor (2008)
• The Bucket List (2007)
• "30 Rock" (1 episode, 2007)
• "Campus Ladies" (2 episodes, 2006-2007)
• "Lovespring International" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Tom Goes to the Mayor" (1 episode, 2006)
• "Will & Grace" (186 episodes, 1998-2006)
• Will & Grace: Say Goodnight Gracie (2006)
• Roberto the Insect Architect (2005)
• Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
• The Cat in the Hat (2003)
• Pieces of April (2003)
• Martin and Lewis (2002)
• "Scrubs" (1 episode, 2001)
• Cats & Dogs (2001)
• Buzz Lightyear of Star Command: The Adventure Begins (2000)
• Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998)
• "Silk Stalkings" (1 episode, 1996)
• A & P (1996)

Awards

• Screen Actors Guild Outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series "Will & Grace" 2006
• The Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series "Will & Grace" 2002
• American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Male in a Television Series "Will & Grace" 2001
• The Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series "Will & Grace" 2001
• The Actor Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series "Will & Grace" 2000
• TV Guide Award Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series "Will & Grace" 2000
• Emmy Oustanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series "Will & Grace" 1999 - 2000