Reggie Hayes | |
---|---|
Born |
Chicago, Illinois, U.S. |
July 15, 1969
Occupation | and Director |
Years active | 1996–present |
Reginald "Reggie" C. Hayes (born July 15, 1969) is an American actor, screenwriter, and director. He is best known for his role as William Dent on the UPN/CW show, Girlfriends.
Reginald C. Hayes was born in Chicago, Illinois, the youngest son of Reginald and Frances Hayes. He attended Northwestern Military Naval Academy. He subsequently studied theater at Illinois State University and attained his Bachelor’s Degree in Theater. As a young actor in Chicago, he was a member of the Illinois Shakespeare Festival.
Hayes has been featured in films such as Charlie's Angels and Being John Malkovich. However, his most popular role was as attorney William Dent on the long-running UPN/CW show, Girlfriends. The role earned him three NAACP Image Awards for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Hayes also guest starred on Will and Grace as a doctor.
Hayes has appeared in the remake of The Twilight Zone (hosted by Forest Whitaker), in the episode "The Eye of the Beholder", as a doctor.