Jayma Mays
Actress · Since 2001
Jayma Mays is an American actress with genuine international reach whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Recognition of this size usually rests on a handful of titles, and this career is no exception. The role of Dana Sibota in 'American Made' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. 'The Smurfs' is the other title with comparable reach. The name took time to reach the size it has now.
Jayma Mays
Actress · Since 2001
18 Movies · 24 Series
Jayma Mays is an American actress with genuine international reach whose face is familiar even to people who have not seen the films. Recognition of this size usually rests on a handful of titles, and this career is no exception. The role of Dana Sibota in 'American Made' is the one that gets named first, anywhere in the world. 'The Smurfs' is the other title with comparable reach. The name took time to reach the size it has now.
Movies
Plays Grace Winslow
The Smurfs
2011
Plays Dana Sibota
American Made
2017
Plays Amy
Paul Blart: Mall Cop
2009
Plays Grace Winslow
The Smurfs 2
2013
Plays Cynthia
Red Eye
2005
Plays Nurse in Hawaii
Flags of Our Fathers
2006
Plays Actress in Waiting Room
Smiley Face
2007
Plays Lucy
Epic Movie
2007
Plays Ruby
Disenchanted
2022
Plays Joanna
Bill & Ted Face the Music
2020
Plays Dulcinea (voice)
Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale
2017
Plays Nina
Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control
2008
Plays Mandy
Blind Dating
2007
Plays April Elizabeth Farnekowski
Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant
2015
Plays Blake Curtis
Last Weekend
2014
Plays Tiffany
Bar Starz
2008
Plays Mrs. Caruthers
Little Willy
2020
TV Shows
Plays Emma Pillsbury
Glee
2009
Plays Dulcinea (voice)
The Adventures of Puss in Boots
2015
Plays Debbie Stoker
The Millers
2013
Plays Carol Anne Keane
Trial & Error
2017
Plays Charlie
Ugly Betty
2006
Plays Cindy
United States of Al
2021
Plays Charlie Andrews
Heroes
2006
Plays Trixie Von Stein
The League
2009
Plays Suzi Sasso
Getting On
2013
Plays Jessica
Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp
2015
Plays Mary
Leanne
2025
Plays Jennifer
Entourage
2004
Plays Coat Check Girl
How I Met Your Mother
2005
Plays Michaela Roberts
Resident Advisors
2015
Plays Elsita / Elsa
Pushing Daisies
2007
Plays Molly
Joey
2004
Plays Shelley
Back to You
2007
Plays Donna
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Jennifer Billings
Ghost Whisperer
2005
Plays Daphne
Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip
2006
Plays Hannah
House
2004
Plays Cat
Great News
2017
Plays Kelly
St. Denis Medical
2024
Plays Clock
NTSF:SD:SUV::
2011
Latest Trailers
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Disenchanted
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St. Denis Medical
Kelly
2025Season 2
Leanne
Mary
2025Season 1
Disenchanted
Ruby
2022
United States of Al
Cindy
2021Season 2
Bill & Ted Face the Music
Joanna
2020
Little Willy
Mrs. Caruthers
2020
Great News
Cat
2017Season 2
American Made
Dana Sibota
2017
Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale
Dulcinea (voice)
2017
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Jayma Mays and where are they from?
Jayma Mays is 47 years old, born on July 16, 1979 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Jayma Mays?
Jayma Mays is best known for roles in American Made, The Smurfs, Paul Blart: Mall Cop.
How many movies has Jayma Mays been in?
Over a 21-year career (since 2005), Jayma Mays has appeared in 18 movies and 24 TV shows.
What was Jayma Mays's first movie?
The career of Jayma Mays began with Red Eye (2005).
What is Jayma Mays's most recent movie or series?
Jayma Mays's most recent release is Leanne, which premiered on July 31, 2025.
What TV shows has Jayma Mays appeared in?
On television, Jayma Mays has appeared in House, How I Met Your Mother, Heroes, Ghost Whisperer.
Jayma Mays
1979-07-16 · Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays (born July 16, 1979) 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).