Quick Facts
Born:
1979-07-16
Birthplace:
Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Credits:
46 Total Roles
Jayma Mays
Acting
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Biography
Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays is an American actress. She is known for playing Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series Glee (2009–2015) and for her starring roles in the films Red Eye (2005), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) and The Smurfs (2011). She is also known for portraying Debbie in the sitcom The Millers (2013–2014) and her recurring role as Charlie Andrews on the NBC sci-fi series Heroes (2006–2010). Mays starred as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error (2017–2018).
Known For
House
Hannah
How I Met Your Mother
Coat Check Girl
American Made
Dana Sibota
The Smurfs
Grace Winslow
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
Amy
Heroes
Charlene "Charlie" Andrews
Red Eye
Cynthia
The Smurfs 2
Grace Winslow
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Leanne TV | Mary |
| 2024 | St. Denis Medical TV | Kelly |
| 2022 | Disenchanted MOVIE | Ruby |
| 2020 | Bill & Ted Face the Music MOVIE | Joanna |
| 2020 | Little Willy MOVIE | Mrs. Caruthers |
| 2017 | American Made MOVIE | Dana Sibota |
| 2017 | Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale MOVIE | Dulcinea (voice) |
| 2017 | Great News TV | Cat |
| 2017 | Trial & Error TV | Carol Anne Keane |
| 2015 | Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp TV | Jessica |