Ed O'Neill
Personal details
  • Born:
    • Birthday: 1946-04-12
    • Born Place: Youngstown, Ohio, USA
  • Also Known As:

    Edward O'Neil, Ed O'Neil, Edward O'Neill, Ed O'Niell, 艾德‧奧尼爾, اد اونیل, اِد اونیل

Ed O'Neill

Ed O'Neill is an American actor renowned for his roles in both television and film. Born on April 12, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, he began his career as a defensive lineman in college football before transitioning to acting. He studied at Ursuline High School and later attended Youngstown State University, where he earned a degree in history education. O'Neill's early acting experiences included theater work, notably with the American Repertory Theater in Cambridge, Massachusetts. He gained widespread fame portraying Al Bundy, the sarcastic shoe salesman, on the Fox sitcom Married... with Children (1987–1997). Following this, O'Neill took on various roles in television and film, including playing Sgt. Joe Friday in the 2003 remake of Dragnet and Governor Eric Baker in The West Wing. In 2009, he began portraying Jay Pritchett on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, a role that earned him multiple Emmy nominations and several Screen Actors Guild Awards. Beyond acting, O'Neill is a black belt in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, a discipline he has practiced for over two decades. He married actress Catherine Rusoff in 1986, and the couple has two daughters. O'Neill continues to be active in the entertainment industry, with recent roles in projects like the FX on Hulu miniseries Clipped. Ed O'Neill's career reflects a blend of comedic talent, versatility, and dedication, making him a respected figure in the entertainment world.

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