Portrait of Sean Hayes

Acting

Sean Hayes

Career

Active from 1996 to 2026, busiest in 2013 with 4 main titles.

Leading roles
13
top three billing
Average score
GoodWatch score57/100
Highest rated
Poster for SmartLess: On the Road
SmartLess: On the Road
GoodWatch score81/100

What stands out

Compared with the average well-known movie, over 57 of their titles. Select a trait to filter titles.

Energy: 3.1 versus catalog average 4.6EnergyHeart: 4.4 versus catalog average 4.2HeartHumor: 4.5 versus catalog average 2.6HumorWorld: 5.3 versus catalog average 5.6WorldCraft: 4.8 versus catalog average 5.3CraftStyle: 5.2 versus catalog average 5.9Style
Sean Hayes Catalog average

Rarely in their work

  • Tension
    3.2, average 6.0
  • Psychological
    3.3, average 5.5
  • Violence
    1.9, average 4.1
  • Melancholy
    2.5, average 4.7

Main genres

Select a genre to see those titles.

Recurring tags

  • Family-Friendly 3
  • Nostalgic 2
  • Feel-Good Movie 2
  • Lighthearted 2
  • Found Family 2
  • High-Energy Slapstick 2
  • Found Family Dynamics 2
  • Pop Culture References 2
  • Comfort Viewing 2
  • Witty Dialogue 2

Works often with

People in at least two of their main titles.

Movies and TV shows

64
Type
Role
Score
Decade
Genre
Group by

Upcoming

1 title
Untitled Grimm Reboot Film
Untitled Grimm Reboot Film

Executive Producer

2020s

9 titles ยท average score 60
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America
Life, Larry and the Pursuit of Unhappiness: An Almost History of America (2026)
GoodWatch score 56

TV show ยท as Wilbur Wright

The Unknown
The Unknown (2026)

as Elliott

The Running Man
The Running Man (2025)
GoodWatch score 61

as Gary Greenbacks

Is This Thing On?
Is This Thing On? (2025)
GoodWatch score 73

as Stephen

Am I OK?
Am I OK? (2024)
GoodWatch score 68

as Stu

Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery
Who Killed Santa? A Murderville Murder Mystery (2022)
GoodWatch score 79

as Johnny Blaze

Q-Force
Q-Force (2021)
GoodWatch score 51

TV show ยท as Steve Maryweather (voice)

Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11
Too Soon: Comedy After 9/11 (2021)

Executive Producer

Lazy Susan
Lazy Susan (2020)
GoodWatch score 31

as Susan

2010s

21 titles ยท average score 61
The Morning Show
The Morning Show (2019)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show ยท as Wyatt

Will & Grace
Will & Grace (2017)

TV show ยท as Jack McFarland

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
GoodWatch score 65

TV show ยท as Self - Guest

Party Central
Party Central (2014)
GoodWatch score 67

as Terri (voice)

How Murray Saved Christmas
How Murray Saved Christmas (2014)
GoodWatch score 57

as Edison Elf (voice)

Monsters University
Monsters University (2013)
GoodWatch score 73

as Terri (voice)

Sean Saves the World
Sean Saves the World (2013)
GoodWatch score 42

TV show ยท as Sean

The Millers
The Millers (2013)
GoodWatch score 50

TV show ยท as Kip Finkle

The Three Stooges
The Three Stooges (2012)
GoodWatch score 53

as Larry

Portlandia
Portlandia (2011)
GoodWatch score 80

TV show ยท as Sean

Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore
Cats & Dogs: The Revenge of Kitty Galore (2010)
GoodWatch score 33

as Mr. Tinkles (voice)

Hot in Cleveland
Hot in Cleveland (2010)
GoodWatch score 70

TV show ยท as Self / Chad

2000s

24 titles ยท average score 59
Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation (2009)
GoodWatch score 82

TV show ยท as Buddy Wood

Igor
Igor (2008)
GoodWatch score 46

as Brain (voice)

Soul Men
Soul Men (2008)
GoodWatch score 54

as Danny Epstein

The Bucket List
The Bucket List (2007)
GoodWatch score 56

as Thomas

30 Rock
30 Rock (2006)
GoodWatch score 79

TV show ยท as Jesse Parcell

American Dad!
American Dad! (2005)
GoodWatch score 60

TV show ยท as Foster (voice)

Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!
Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! (2004)
GoodWatch score 54

as Richard Levy the Shameless

The Cat in the Hat
The Cat in the Hat (2003)
GoodWatch score 34

as Mr. Humberfloob / Fish (voice)

Martin and Lewis
Martin and Lewis (2002)
GoodWatch score 63

as Jerry Lewis

Cats & Dogs
Cats & Dogs (2001)
GoodWatch score 49

as Mr. Tinkles (voice)

Scrubs
Scrubs (2001)
GoodWatch score 81

TV show ยท as Nick

Curb Your Enthusiasm
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
GoodWatch score 87

TV show ยท as Christopher Mantle

1990s

9 titles ยท average score 64
Jackie's Back!
Jackie's Back! (1999)
GoodWatch score 76

as Sean Hayes

Will & Grace
Will & Grace (1998)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show ยท as Jack McFarland

Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss
Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998)
GoodWatch score 70

as Billy Collier

Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular
Penn & Teller's Sin City Spectacular (1998)

TV show

Dancing on the Moon
Dancing on the Moon (1997)
GoodWatch score 63

as Young man

A & P
A & P (1996)

as Sammy

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
GoodWatch score 47

TV show

Rugrats
Rugrats (1991)
GoodWatch score 76

TV show ยท as Talent Show Director (voice)

Silk Stalkings
Silk Stalkings (1991)
GoodWatch score 42

TV show