Jayma Mays
Biography
Jayma Mays is an American actress born on July 16, 1979, in Bristol, Tennessee, USA. She is known for her roles in various films and television series. Mays has appeared in the Fox musical series Glee, where she played the character Emma Pillsbury from 2009 to 2015. She also starred in the films Red Eye, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and The Smurfs. Additionally, Mays portrayed Debbie in the sitcom The Millers and had a recurring role as Charlie Andrews on the NBC sci-fi series Heroes. She also starred as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error from 2017 to 2018.
Career overview
Jayma Mays is an American actress born on July 16, 1979, in Bristol, Tennessee. She has appeared in various film and television projects throughout her career. Mays is known for her starring roles in the films Red Eye, Paul Blart: Mall Cop, and The Smurfs.
In addition to her film work, Mays has also had notable roles in television series. She played Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical series Glee from 2009 to 2015. Mays also portrayed Debbie in the sitcom The Millers from 2013 to 2014. Her recurring role as Charlie Andrews on the NBC sci-fi series Heroes took place from 2006 to 2010.
Mays has continued to work in television, starring as prosecutor Carol Anne Keane in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error from 2017 to 2018. Throughout her career, Mays has accumulated 48 acting credits.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Jayma Mays.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
48 titles- Leanne (2025) as Mary
- St. Denis Medical (2024) as Kelly
- Disenchanted (2022) as Ruby
- United States of Al (2021) as Cindy
- Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020) as Joanna
- Little Willy (2020) as Mrs. Caruthers
- Trial & Error (2017) as Carol Anne Keane
- Great News (2017) as Cat
- American Made (2017) as Dana Sibota
- Puss in Book: Trapped in an Epic Tale (2017) as Dulcinea (voice)
- The Adventures of Puss in Boots (2015) as Dulcinea (voice)
- Resident Advisors (2015) as Michaela Roberts
- Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp (2015) as Jessica
- Resident Advisors (2015) as Michaela Roberts
- Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant (2015) as April Elizabeth Farnekowski
- Gigi Does It (2015)
- Last Weekend (2014) as Blake Curtis
- Drunk History (2013) as Florence Schaffner
- The Smurfs 2 (2013) as Grace Winslow
- The Millers (2013) as Debbie Stoker
- Getting On (2013) as Suzi Sasso
- Glee: Keep on Believin' (2012) as Self
- The Smurfs (2011) as Grace Winslow
- Conan (2010) as Self
- Glee (2009) as Emma Pillsbury
- The League (2009) as Trixie Von Stein
- Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009) as Amy
- Bar Starz (2008) as Tiffany
- Get Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of Control (2008) as Nina
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Elsita / Elsa
- Epic Movie (2007) as Lucy
- Smiley Face (2007) as Actress in Waiting Room
- Back to You (2007) as Shelley
- Heroes (2006) as Charlie Andrews
- Ugly Betty (2006) as Charlie
- Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip (2006) as Daphne
- Flags of Our Fathers (2006) as Nurse in Hawaii
- Blind Dating (2006) as Mandy
- If You Lived Here, You'd Be Home Now (2006) as Sandra
- The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005) as Self
- How I Met Your Mother (2005) as Coat Check Girl
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Jennifer Billings
- Red Eye (2005) as Cynthia
- Stacked (2005)
- House (2004) as Hannah
- Entourage (2004) as Jennifer
- Joey (2004) as Molly
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Donna
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Jayma Mays best known for?
Jayma Mays is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Leanne (2025), St. Denis Medical (2024), Disenchanted (2022), Bill & Ted Face the Music (2020).
When and where was Jayma Mays born?
Jayma Mays was born on July 16, 1979 in Bristol, Tennessee, USA.
How many credits does Jayma Mays have?
Jayma Mays has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2001 to 2025.
What is Jayma Mays's background in cinema and television?
Jayma Mays is an American actress born on July 16, 1979, in Bristol, Tennessee, USA. She is known for her roles in various films and television series. Mays has appeared in the Fox musical series Glee, where she played the character Emma Pillsbury from 2009 to 2015. She also starred in the films Red Eye, Paul Blart: Ma...