Jayma Mays
Jayma Mays
Personal Life
- Birth Name: Jayma Suzette Mays
- Date of Birth: July 16, 1979
- Birthplace: Grundy, Virginia, U.S.
- Occupation: Actress, Singer
- Spouse: Adam Campbell (m. 2007)
- Children: Two
Career
- Years Active: 2004-present
- Known for: Her roles as Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee (2009–2015), Charlie Andrews in the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–2014), and Debbie Eagan in the NBC sitcom Trial & Error (2017–2018).
Biography
Jayma Mays was born on July 16, 1979, in Grundy, Virginia, U.S. She attended Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied theater. After graduating, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career.
Mays made her acting debut in a small role in the 2004 film Red Eye. She went on to appear in a number of other films, including Paul Blart: Mall Cop (2009), Date Night (2010), and The Smurfs (2011).
In 2009, Mays landed the role of Emma Pillsbury in the Fox musical comedy-drama series Glee. The show was a huge success, and Mays's performance as the ditzy but lovable choir teacher was praised by critics. She remained on the show until its conclusion in 2015.
After Glee ended, Mays starred in the CBS sitcom The Millers (2013–2014) and the NBC sitcom Trial & Error (2017–2018). She has also appeared in a number of other television shows, including Heroes (2006–2007), Ugly Betty (2006–2007), and How I Met Your Mother (2008–2014).
Mays is married to actor Adam Campbell. They have two children together.
Filmography
- 2004: Red Eye
- 2005: The Big Empty
- 2006: Flags of Our Fathers
- 2007: Epic Movie
- 2008: Get Smart
- 2009: Paul Blart: Mall Cop
- 2010: Date Night
- 2011: The Smurfs
- 2013: The Millers
- 2014: Glee Live! In Concert!
- 2015: Glee: The Farewell Season
- 2017: Trial & Error
- 2018: Americons
- 2019: The Wrong Missy
- 2020: The Boys in the Band
- 2021: The Shrink Next Door
Awards and Nominations
- 2010: Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer for Glee
- 2011: Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for Glee
- 2012: Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer for Glee
- 2013: Teen Choice Award for Choice TV: Female Scene Stealer for Glee
