Who Is Hayes MacArthur?
Hayes MacArthur is an American actor, stand-up comedian, writer, and producer from Chicago, Illinois, born in 1977. He is widely recognized for his lead role as detective Jay Geils in the TBS comedy series Angie Tribeca, which showed off his ability to play the straight man in absurd, joke-dense storylines.
Before becoming a familiar face on television, MacArthur worked the stand-up circuit and gained attention by winning a Rebels of Comedy competition. That early success in live comedy paved the way for appearances on sitcoms and sketch shows, eventually leading to starring roles in network and cable comedies.
Career Highlights and Recent Projects
MacArthur has built a long list of television credits, including major roles in Angie Tribeca and the Netflix holiday comedy Merry Happy Whatever, where he played Sean Quinn opposite Dennis Quaid. He has also appeared in films such as She’s Out of My League, Super Troopers 2, and the sports drama The Way Back, giving him exposure in both broad studio comedies and more grounded projects.
In addition to acting, MacArthur has writing and producing credits on the comedy The Adventures of Big Handsome Guy and His Little Friend, reflecting his interest in developing material, not just performing it. With streaming services continuing to license series like Angie Tribeca and Merry Happy Whatever, his past work keeps reaching new audiences, sustaining interest in his career even between new releases.
Personal Life with Ali Larter
Hayes MacArthur is married to actress Ali Larter, known for Heroes and the Final Destination franchise. The pair met while working together on the set of the comedy film Homo Erectus, later became engaged, and married in 2009; they now share two children and often describe their life as deliberately low-key despite their Hollywood careers.
Recent lifestyle and entertainment profiles portray MacArthur as a working comic actor who balances on-screen projects with family life, frequently highlighting the couple’s emphasis on keeping a grounded home for their kids. As Larter takes on new roles and public interest in her work resurges, more fans are curious about MacArthur’s background, prompting renewed attention to his filmography and comedy roots.