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Ariel Winter on "Modern Family"
Ariel Winter on "Modern Family" - © ABC
Ariel Winter stars as Alex on ABC's comedy "Modern Family."

Gorgeous, perky and adorable are just a few words to describe young Ariel Winter, who started her acting career at the age of four. Ariel Winter can next be seen in the supporting role of Lila opposite Eddie Murphy and Kerry Washington in the Dream Works comedy, "A Thousand Words," about a man who finds out he only has 1000 words left to speak and then he'll die.

Most recently Ariel Winter has had a recurring role on the final six episodes of "ER" as Lucy, a young girl whose mother is brought into the ER in need of a heart transplant. This year Ariel Winter will also appear in the thriller "Duress,"opposite Martin Donovan. Best known as Trixie in Warner Bros.' "Speed Racer," Ariel Winter's other recent credits include the film "Opposite Day" and "Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega."

Ariel Winter always wanted to act. Ariel Winter can remember wanting to enter the TV set and actually explore "Dora The Explorer." After noticing her daughter's passion for the craft, Ariel Winter's mother started to research and found her an agent. Ariel Winter landed her first paying job immediately in a Cool Whip commercial and hasn't stopped working since!

Ariel Winter's past credits include guest-starring roles on the hit TV shows "Criminal Minds," "Crossing Jordan," "Nip / Tuck" and "Bones." Feature credits for Ariel Winter include a lead role in the hit thriller "One Missed Call," in which she plays the killer of the film. In addition, Ariel Winter is the voice of Gretchen on Walt Disney's hit show "Phineas and Ferb," voiced a supporting character in the hit animated film "Horton Hears a Who" and played Thumper's sister in "Bambi II." Ariel Winter started her motion picture career at age seven in director Shane Black's hit cult film, "Kiss Kiss Bang Bang," starring Val Kilmer, Robert Downey Jr. and Michelle Monaghan.

When Ariel Winter is not working, this Los Angeles native is an avid singer and has a band with her best friend called WickedSweet. They've already recorded their first CD. Ariel Winter also enjoys hanging out with her three dogs—Pebbles, Hercules and Cher—jumping on her trampoline and going to the movies with friends. Even at her young age, Ariel Winter is aware of dangers to our environment and is involved in environmental charities to promote a greener living.

Ariel Winter resides in Los Angeles with her family.






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Birthday: January 28
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Current Residence: Los Angeles, CA



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