Sean P Hayes's Kevo

Sean P. Hayes is a "Jack" of many trades. Currently starring on the hit NBC situation comedy Will And Grace, he plays Will's wisecracking, self-obsessed gay best friend, Jack McFarland. His success playing this crazy charismatic character is far removed from his days making a living as a classical pianist while attending Illinois State University.

A gifted musician, Hayes graduated from Illinois State University with a degree in performing and conducting. But his talents did not end there. He also appeared in some of the University's theatrical productions. After graduating, he worked in the Chicago Theater, as well as the Pleasant Run Theater, where he was the musical director. He also acted in such productions as The Music Man, West Side Story, and Fiddler On The Roof. At the Steppenwolf Theater, he drew on his musical talents to compose original music for a production of Antigone.

Hayes expanded into comedy when he joined the Second City Comedy Group. He also performed stand-up comedy in clubs in Chicago as well as Los Angeles. He was still living in Chicago when he began winning small television roles in shows like Silk Stalkings.

He debuted on the big screen as a gay photographer in the independent film, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss (1998). His performance caught the attention of an NBC casting director who sent him the entire Will and Grace pilot script. One short meeting later, Hayes was entrusted to make what could have become a controversial character accepted and liked by the Will and Grace audience.
Work History
(1999) Appeared in Television Movie, Jackie's Back!

(1998) Co-starred in the NBC's comedy series, Will & Grace

(1998) Debut as film lead, Billy's Hollywood Screen Kiss

(1996) Made guest appearances in episodes of the series Silk Stalkings and Missing Persons.

(1996 - 1999) Appeared in several TV commercials.

(1995) Began Performing stand-up in Chicago, Illinois, and Los Angeles, California, USA (date approximate).

(1994) Became a member of the Second City improvisational comedy group.

(1993) Served as musical director at Pheasant Run Theater, Illinois, USA (date approximate)

(1991) Acted in Chicago theater, Illinois, USA. (date approximate).

(1988) Paid his way through college as a pianist and musician with the pop band, Sounds from the Stairs (date approximate).