Reggie Hayes facts for kids
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Reggie Hayes
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| Born | July 15, 1969 |
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| Years active | 1996–present |
Reginald C. Hayes, born on July 15, 1969, is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is widely known for his role as William Dent. This character was on the TV show Girlfriends. The show aired on UPN and The CW networks.
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Early Life and Education
Reggie Hayes was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the youngest of four children. He attended St. John's Northwestern Military Academy. This school recognized him as one of its "Notable Men of the Academy." After the academy, he went to Illinois State University. There, he earned a bachelor's degree in Theater. In 2004, he received the "Outstanding Young Alumni Award." He was also a member of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Acting Career Highlights
Reggie Hayes is most famous for playing William Dent. This role was in the TV show Girlfriends. The show ran for eight years, ending in 2008. His performance earned him "Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series." He won this award three times at the NAACP Image Awards.
He has appeared in many other popular TV shows. These include Criminal Minds, Will & Grace, and NCIS. More recently, he has been seen in Abbott Elementary. Reggie Hayes has also talked about the renewed interest in Girlfriends. This happened after the show became available on Netflix.
Other Roles in Film and TV
Reggie Hayes has taken on various roles in both movies and television. Here are some of his notable appearances:
- 1996: A Family Thing (Film)
- 1997: Chicago Cab (Film)
- 1999: Being John Malkovich (Film)
- 2000: Charlie's Angels (Film)
- 2003: The Proud Family (Voice role)
- 2011: Femme Fatales
- 2013-2014: Hart of Dixie (Recurring role)
- 2019: Black-ish
- 2021: Black Lightning
- 2022-Present: Abbott Elementary (Recurring role as Superintendent Collins)
Awards and Recognition
Reggie Hayes has received several awards for his talent.
- 2004: He won the "Outstanding Young Alumni Award" from Illinois State University.
- 2005, 2006, 2007: He won the NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. These awards were for his role in Girlfriends.
- 2011: He was recognized as one of the "Notable Men of the Academy." This honor came from St. John's Northwestern Military Academy.
Stage Performances
Reggie Hayes has also performed in many plays. He has been part of various theater productions. Some of his stage work includes:
- "Chicago Conspiracy Trial"
- "A Raisin in the Sun" at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts
- "Othello"
- "Richard II"
- Many other plays by William Shakespeare.
