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Ty Burrell on "Modern Family"
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Ty Burrell as Gary Crezyzewski on "Back to You" Ty Burrell Pictures
Ty Burrell stars as Phil on ABC's comedy, "Modern Family." Previously, Ty Burrell starred as Gary Crezyzewski on FOX's comedy, "Back to You,"  opposite Kelsey Grammer and Patricia Heaton

Through his ability to effortlessly play roles ranging from classical Shakespearean to contemporary film, Ty Burrell is quickly establishing himself as one of the most versatile actors of our time, taking on challenging roles and carving out a diverse career in movies, television and on stage.

In film Ty Burrell recently completed shooting "Fair Game," opposite Sean Penn for Doug Liman. Ty Burrell is scheduled to start shooting "Morning Glory," opposite Harrison Ford and Diane Keaton. Ty Burrell played Dr. Samson in Universal's "The Incredible Hulk," with Edward Norton and Liv Tyler, and was in "National Treasure 2," opposite Nicolas Cage. Ty Burrell starred opposite Nicole Kidman and Robert Downey Jr. in Steven Shainberg's film "Fur," about the life of Diane Arbus. Ty Burrell was also seen in Finn Taylor's romantic comedy "The Darwin Awards."

Other film credits for Ty Burrell include Nicole Holofcener's "Friends with Money," opposite Catherine Keener, Frances McDormand and Jennifer Aniston; David Jacobson's "Down in the Valley," opposite Edward Norton and Evan Rachel Wood; the Weitz Brothers' film, "In Good Company," Ridley Scott's "Black Hawk Down," "Dawn of the Dead" (Cannes Film Festival) and Ivan Reitman's "Evolution."

Ty Burrell recently starred to great reviews in the world premiere of Caryl Churchill's play, "Drunk Enough to Say I Love You," at the Royal Court Theatre in London and directed by James MacDonald. Ty Burrell's extensive Broadway and Off-Broadway theater credits include starring in the highly acclaimed Signature Theater Off-Broadway production of "Burn This," opposite Edward Norton, Catherine Keener and Dallas Roberts; starring as Lord Buckingham in the Public Theater's production of "Richard III," with Peter Dinklage and directed by Peter DuBois; and starring in Paul Weitz's "Show People," opposite Debra Monk and Judy Greer and directed by Peter Askin at Second Stage Theater.

On television, Ty Burrell recently starred in the half-hour CBS sitcom "Out of Practice," with Stockard Channing and Henry Winkler, and has been recurring on the FX series "Damages."

Ty Burrell resides in New York City and Salt Lake City with his wife.






TY BURRELL: FACTS

How tall is Ty Burrell? How old is Ty Burrell? Where was Ty Burrell born? Where does Ty Burrell live? Find out here.

Age: 42 years old
Birthday: August 22, 1967
Height: 6' 0"
Birthplace: Grants Pass, OR
Hometown: Ashland, OR
Current Residence: New York , NY and Salt Lake City, UT




TY BURRELL: NEWS


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