Sean Hayes

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Summary

Sean Hayes is an actor, comedian, and producer best known for playing Jack McFarland on Will & Grace, with other work spanning television, film, and Broadway. His public comments have focused on LGBTQ visibility: he has reflected on the show’s impact, expressed regret for staying silent about being gay during its original run, and said he would continue to fight for equality for marginalized people. He received GLAAD’s Stephen F. Kolzak Award for promoting LGBTQ acceptance. His public record centers on LGBTQ visibility and equality; no public partisan campaigning or advocacy across other identity causes is on record.