SEAN HAYES CAN ACTUALLY ACT

[LindaTNo1]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:01am

To those of you here on this message board who think that Sean Hayes can't act, well he CAN ACTUALLY act as he is a talented and gifted piano player having played since the age of 5 and having gone to ISU for majoring in Piano and Conducting/Performance. He is an accomplished pianist. On Inside The Actors Studio, James Lipton heard him play the piano on Saturday Night Live and that in his opinion he plays VERY VERY well. Sean Hayes is a freaking brilliant piano player! And he can act and does act with perfection, comic brilliance, and exceptional performances every single time he steps out on a stage. He is a good singer. He plays to the audience and gets laughs and that is what a true professional actor is supposed to do.

I know that some of you prefer Victor Garber in the role. Jerry Lewis played the role too. Sean Hayes played Jerry Lewis and the man himself gave him great reviews of his performance in Martin & Lewis with impeccable timing and so real too. That is the highest compliment from actor to actor IMO. These awards are solid proof that YES, Sean Hayes CAN act and ACTUALLY does just that every performance he is in. Sean Hayes got alot of good reviews in his role as Thomas in the film, The Bucket List starring Jack Nicholson and Morgan Freeman. In fact, the reviewers made comments that he was "under-used" and they would have liked to see more screen time with Sean and a larger part in the film. So Sean Hayes CAN ACTUALLY act.


Awards for
Sean Hayes

American Comedy Awards, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2001 Won American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2000 Nominated American Comedy Award Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Emmy Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2006 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2005 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2004 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2003 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2002 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2001 Nominated Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2000 Won Emmy Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Golden Globes, USA
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2004 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2003 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2002 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2001 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2000 Nominated Golden Globe Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for TV
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Satellite Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2004 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2003 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Comedy or Musical
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2001 Nominated Golden Satellite Award Best Performance by an Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Screen Actors Guild Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2006 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2005 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199


Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199
Shared with:
Eric McCormack
Debra Messing
Megan Mullally



2004 Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199


Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199
Shared with:
Eric McCormack
Debra Messing
Shelley Morrison
Megan Mullally



2003 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199

2006 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199


Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries
for: Martin and Lewis (2002) (TV)


Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199
Shared with:
Eric McCormack
Debra Messing
Megan Mullally



2002 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199


Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199
Shared with:
Eric McCormack
Debra Messing
Shelley Morrison
Megan Mullally



2001 Won Actor Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199
Shared with:
Eric McCormack
Debra Messing
Megan Mullally


Nominated Actor Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



TV Guide Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2001 Won TV Guide Award Supporting Actor of the Year in a Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Teen Choice Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2005 Nominated Teen Choice Award Choice TV Sidekick
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2004 Won Teen Choice Award Choice TV Sidekick
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2002 Nominated Teen Choice Award TV - Choice Actor, Comedy
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2001 Won Teen Choice Award TV - Choice Sidekick
for: "Will & Grace" (199



2000 Won Teen Choice Award TV - Choice Sidekick
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Television Critics Association Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2000 Nominated TCA Award Individual Achievement in Comedy
for: "Will & Grace" (199



1999 Nominated TCA Award Individual Achievement in Comedy
for: "Will & Grace" (199



Viewers for Quality Television Awards
Year Result Award Category/Recipient(s)
2000 Nominated Q Award Best Supporting Actor in a Quality Comedy Series
for: "Will & Grace" (199

You go Sean! Award-winning stellar actor! Variety and others reviews are really giving Sean Hayes alot of great reviews and say he is doing a solid job for his first start in NY.

[supportivemom]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:05am

Well, you're preaching to the choir here! but wow- what an impressive list! And, on top of that, he is a master at piano! Love him!

[Roscoe]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:07am

Has anyone said he can't?

[BrodyFosse123]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:08am

[allofmylife]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:12am

I think what we were saying was sort of "If there is a tumor in your brain, do you really want it removed by a sports medicine specialist?" Nobody said he can't - or doesn't - act. I think people on this site are just saying he may not be the right actor for this role. The world is full of miscasting. This is nothing new.

[Pippin]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:13am

Sean Hayes- is that you?

[WithoutATrace]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:18am

he can act, but only as Jack McFarland. he was, without question, the weakest cast member of DAMN YANKEES.

i see it again Wednesday evening...maybe he has improved since last Saturday?

[Unknown User]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:30am

Wow, suddenly those Claymates seem apathetic.


Updated On: 7/14/08 at 11:30 AM

[ljay889]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:31am

I love all the

[supportivemom]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 11:41am

Brodyfosse- VERY FUNNY response! I did hear that he was the weakest in the show as well. I have never seen him live- just love what he does on TV. The photos of Jane on the homepage were beautiful- LOOVE HER!

[Peggysue2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:14pm

Have you seen Damn Yankees Linda?

[StockardFan]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:36pm

"Wow, suddenly those Claymates seem apathetic."

OK, this made me spit soda out on the monitor. I'm actually surprised the Taylor Hicks Soul Patrollers haven't found their way over here yet.

[Jon]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 12:46pm

He also got an Emmy nom for his portrayal of Jerry lewis.

[defyingravity07]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:02pm

And I thought I would be bored without Catwheel, guess not.

[ray-andallthatjazz86]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:02pm

He can act. His take on Jack McFarland was a study in comic genius. His role in PIECES OF APRIL was fantastic. And he even did a neat job in BILLY'S FIRST HOLLYWOOD KISS or whatever that movie is called.
Did he act in DAMN YANKEES? Nope, he did not. He decided to play Hayes as Jack as Applegate. Completely miscast. There was absolutely nothing evil, intimidating, or commanding about his Applegate. Cheyenne Jackson could soooo have taken him. Hell, Jane could have taken him.
His "Those Were the Good Old Days" was a Sean Hayes club act, not a number delving into Applegate's evil, fun character.
It's John Rando's fault really, as the director it was his job to make Hayes ACT, instead he let him to his schticky routine which hurt the show...A LOT. I will say that Hayes' voice is in top shape.

[Lynnespock2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 1:07pm

Stockardfan: I am sure Soul Patrol is here. I think they have posted here when the topic was Grease.

[ExceedinglyPeculiar2]

Posted: 7/14/08 at 2:10pm

Haha the 1998 ) turned into smileys with sunglasses