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Jayma Mays
Born 1979-07-16Bristol, 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).
Screen work
Movies & roles
DisenchantedRubyBill & Ted Face the MusicJoannaLittle WillyMrs. CaruthersAmerican MadeDana SibotaPuss in Book: Trapped in an Epic TaleDulcinea (voice)Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight AttendantApril Elizabeth FarnekowskiResident AdvisorsMichaela RobertsLast WeekendBlake CurtisThe Smurfs 2Grace WinslowGlee: Keep on Believin'SelfThe SmurfsGrace WinslowPaul Blart: Mall CopAmyGet Smart's Bruce and Lloyd Out of ControlNinaBar StarzTiffanySmiley FaceActress in Waiting RoomEpic MovieLucyFlags of Our FathersNurse in HawaiiBlind DatingMandyRed EyeCynthia