Jayma Mays, 1979
Actors · July 16, 1979
Jayma Mays
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Jayma Mays is 47 years old, born July 16, 1979 in United States · Cancer.
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About
Jayma Mays became a household name playing Emma Pillsbury on Fox's Glee, the musical series that ran from 2009 to 2015. The American actress also starred in films like Red Eye, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and The Smurfs, plus recurring roles on Heroes and Trial & Error. Born July 16, 1979, Mays is a Cancer—known for loyalty and emotional depth, traits her breakthrough character embodied.
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Biography
Jayma Mays built her career on ensemble casts and comedic timing. She played Emma Pillsbury, the obsessive-compulsive guidance counselor, across all six seasons of Glee (2009–2015), a role that defined her public profile. Before that, she appeared as Charlie Andrews on NBC's Heroes (2006–2010), a recurring part that established her in sci-fi television. Her film work includes Red Eye (2005), Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), and The Smurfs (2011)—a range from thrillers to family comedies. She also played prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in NBC's Trial & Error (2017–2018) and portrayed Debbie in the sitcom The Millers (2013–2014). Born in the United States on July 16, 1979, Mays is a Cancer, a sign associated with emotional intelligence and team harmony. As an actor, she works across television, film, and comedy formats, delivering both dramatic and lighter performances. Her career spans multiple decades of American entertainment, from prestige dramas to mainstream musicals.
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Trivia
- Mays played Emma Pillsbury for the entire run of Glee, appearing in all seasons from its 2009 debut through 2015.
- She starred in the animated The Smurfs film (2011) alongside other theatrical releases like Red Eye and Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
- Her role as Charlie Andrews on Heroes (2006–2010) made her part of one of NBC's most-watched sci-fi series of that era.
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Numerology
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The Builder
Disciplined and structured. Jayma Mays succeed where consistency beats charisma — long catalogs, repeatable craft, slow-grow audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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- Nicola PeltzPig · 1995
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
CHALLENGING
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Tian Xiwei
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Frequently asked
- How old is Jayma Mays?
- Jayma Mays is 47 years old (born July 16, 1979).
- When is Jayma Mays's birthday?
- Jayma Mays was born on July 16, 1979.
- What is Jayma Mays's zodiac sign?
- Jayma Mays is a Cancer, born July 16, 1979.
- What is Jayma Mays's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Jayma Mays was born in 1979, the year of the Earth Goat.
- Where is Jayma Mays from?
- Jayma Mays is from United States.
- What does Jayma Mays do?
- Jayma Mays is a actor.
- Is Jayma Mays still alive?
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