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Ed O'Neill on "Modern Family"
Ed O'Neill on "Modern Family" - © ABC
Ed O'Neill stars as Jay on ABC's comedy, "Modern Family." 

Ed O'Neill is best known for his role as the main character, Al Bundy, on the FOX Network's long running sitcom, "Married... with Children."

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ed O'Neill attended Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and Youngstown State University. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, Ed O'Neill was cut in training camp and worked a social studies teacher before becoming an actor. Ed O'Neill has appeared in a number of movies, including "The Bone Collector," "Little Giants," "Dutch" and the "Wayne's World" series.

Besides his role on "Married... with Children," Ed O'Neill's television credits include the reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf's remake of "Dragnet," the recurring role of Baker (D-PA), a potential Vice Presidential candidate on the NBC drama "The West Wing, " the role of Detective Michael Mooney on David Milch's CBS series, "Big Apple," and most recently that of a retired cop on HBO's "John from Cincinnati," from the creator/producer of "NYPD Blue" and "Deadwood."






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Age: 63 years old
Birthday: April 12, 1946
Height: 6' 1"
Full Name / Real Name: Edward O'Neill
Birthplace: Youngstown, OH
Wife: Catherine Rusoff



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Ed O'Neill on "Modern Family" 16th Annual SAG Awards Nominations"Inglourious Basterds," "Precious" and "Up in the Air" lead the way for movies, while "30 Rock," "The Closer" and "Dexter" came out on top for TV. Read more...

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ED O'NEILL: TWITTER

March 22, 2010
Not really ready for a world that features Ed O'Neill and Craig T. Nelson playing grandfather characters on the TV.
3 days ago
Other notable OU alumni: Matt Lauer, Paul Newman, Ed O'Neill, Piper Perabo, Tony @Castricone
3 days ago
@tvoti Does Ed O'Neill get enough screen tim on Modern Family to be considered for best lead actor?
4 days ago
Oh man, Modern Family just CRACKS me up! Ed O'Neill's character mistakenly rubbing naked butts with a stranger...H-I-L-A-R-I-O-U-S! :)
4 days ago
@1capplegate What do you think of Ed O'Neill on Modern Family?
4 days ago
Ed O'Neill deserved an Oscar for his performance in this film.
6 days ago
 
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