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My Take
Phil Dunphy could have been a cartoon, but Ty Burrell gave him a beating heart that made Modern Family sing for eleven seasons. His genius is the goofy dad earnestness, those magic tricks and dad jokes that should be cringeworthy yet land as oddly touching because he plays the optimism completely straight. Two Emmys felt earned rather than gifted. What people forget is how versatile he is, slipping into voice work and grittier dramatic roles with the same ease. He is one of those reliable character actors who quietly elevates everything he touches, and I would happily watch him read a phone book.
Overview
Ty Burrell (born August 22, 1967) is an American actor known primarily for playing Phil Dunphy on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, a role that won him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2011 and 2014. Born in Grants Pass, Oregon, he has also worked extensively in voice acting, lending his voice to films such as Finding Dory, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, and Storks. He has appeared on stage and in films in addition to his television career.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Ty Burrell
- Name (Japanese)
- タイ・バーレル
- Reading
- たい・ばーれる
- Born
- August 22, 1967 (age 58)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Leo / Goat
- Origin
- Grants Pass, Oregon, United States
- Occupation
- Actor / Television actor / Film actor / Voice actor / Stage actor
2. Background
- University
- Southern Oregon University
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
- 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Mr. Peabody & Sherman | — | Unknown |
| Notable work | Finding Dory | — | Unknown |
| Notable work | Storks | — | Unknown |
| Notable work | Muppets Most Wanted | — | Unknown |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Ty Burrell born?
Born August 22, 1967 (age 58).
Where is Ty Burrell from?
Ty Burrell is from Grants Pass, Oregon, United States.
What does Ty Burrell do?
Ty Burrell works as Actor, Television actor, Film actor, Voice actor, Stage actor.
What is Ty Burrell known for?
Notable works include Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Finding Dory, Storks.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.