We still remember the scene from Modern Family when Phil Dunphy gets a panic attack by seeing his own reflection on multiple mirrors as a clown. Well, it’s been about two years since the final season of the sitcom ended.
But, most of us still wish to have yet another season of Modern Family as Ty Burrel has marked his character of Mr. Dunphy with his special skills.
American Comedian Ty Burrell Net Worth, Early Life, Filmography, Achievements, Net worth, Height, Weight
However, apart from Phil Dunphy, Ty Burrell is greatly known for his roles in a number of Broadway shows Off-Broadway plays, television series, and films as well.
Just stick with this page, if you want to explore more about this evergreen comedian who made a lot of our moments with laughter.
Ty Burrell Early life
Ty Burrell aka Ty Gerald Burrell was born on 22, August 1967, in Grants Pass Oregon, as the first son of late Gary Gerald Burrell, who was a family therapist, and Sheri Rose, a teacher. It is quite exciting to know that he is of English, German and African descent. He has done his schooling at Hidden Valley High School in Grants Pass, and further studied at the University of Oregon, Southern Oregon University, and Penn State University. Besides, he holds a bachelor’s degree in theater arts, and later earned an
MFA as well.
Butler is married to Holly Buller, whom he met at the Shakespeare Theater in Washington D.C. The couple has adopted two black girls, Greta and Frances since Burrell was unable to have children of his own.
Career
Burrell stepped into acting in 2001 through movies titled Evolution and Black Hawk Down. Since then, he has been active in his career being a part of movies, sitcoms, and stage roles. He also has worked as a co-writer for offbeat and broadway plays as well has given his voice to a bunch of characters in animated movies.
In 2006, he appeared as Allan Arbus Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus, a romantic drama.
You might also have noticed Burrell in tiny roles in films like National Treasure: Book of Secrets, while he was in the starring role in Back to You, a sitcom in 2007. However, in The Incredible Hulk, he was in the supporting role of Leonard Samson.
Burrell is widely known for his appearance as Phil Dunphy in the acclaimed ABC situation comedy Modern Family by Christopher Lloyd and Steve Levitan. His performance as Mr. Dunphy has made him win the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series twice. His character of Phill Dunphy also has given him fame to appear as Phil in commercials of National Association of Realtors.
In 2020 Burrell established Desert Whale Productions, his own production company. This was after he had been in an overall deal with 20th Century Fox Television since 2014 by which he aimed to develop his own projects based on the genre of comedy. Burrell’s own web series was titled Boondoggle which indirectly portrayed Burrell’s own life.
Filmography
- Evolution (Colonel Flemming-2001)
- Black Hawk Down (Timothy A. Wilkinson-2001)
- Dawn of the Dead (Steve Marcus- 2004)
- In Good Company (Enrique Colon-2004)
- Down in the Valley (Sheriff / Cowboy-2005)
- Friends with Money (Other Aaron -2006)
- The Darwin Awards (Emile-2006)
- Fur (Allan Arbus-2006)
- National Treasure 2: Book of Secrets (Connor-2007)
- The Incredible Hulk (Dr. Leonard Samson-2008)
- Leaves of Grass (Professor Sorenson-2009)
- Fair Game (Fred-2010)
- Morning Glory (Paul McVee-2010)
- Butter (Bob Pickler-2011)
- Goats (Frank Whitman-2012)
- The Skeleton Twins (Rich Levitt-2014)
- Mr. Peabody & Sherman (Mr. Hector Peabody (Voice)-2014)
- Muppets Most Wanted (Jean Pierre Napoleon-2014)
- Finding Dory (Bailey (Voice)-2016)
- Storks (Mr. Henry Gardner (Voice)-2016)
- Rough Night (Pietro-2017)
Television
- Law & Order (Paul Donatelli-2000)
- The West Wing (Tom Starks-2001)
- Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Alan Messinger-2002)
- Nip/Tuck (“Big Mike” (Cadaver)-2003)
- Law & Order (Herman Capshaw-2003)
- Out of Practice (Dr. Oliver Barnes-2005–2006)
- Lipshitz Saves the World- (2007)
- Back to You (Gary Crezyzewski-2007–08)
- Fourplay (Christopher-2008)
- Damages (Douglas Schiff-2009)
- Modern Family (Phil Dunphy (Lead role)-2009–2020)
- The Super Hero Squad Show (Captain Marvel (voice)- 2010–2011)
- Glenn Martin, DDS (Mart-E (voice)-2010–2011)
- Doc McStuffins (Big Jack (voice)-2011)
- Key & Peele (Colonel Hans Müller-2012–2014)
- Comedy Bang! Bang! (Himself-2015)
- The Penguins of Madagascar (Parker (voice)-2015)
- Boondoggle (Ty-2016)
- Family Guy (Himself-2017)
- Duncanville (Jack Harris (voice)-2020–present)
Awards
- Primetime Emmy Award – Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2011&2014)
- Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Ensemble Cast in a Comedy Series (2010, 2011,2012 & 2013)
- Screen Actors Guild Award – Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series (2013)
Burrell has also been nominated several times for these same awards as well.
Ty Burrell Net worth
As per reports, Ty Burrell has a net worth of $30 Million in 2022, and he earns $500 per episode. Counting what he has earned by being part of Modern family, he made approximately $12 million per season.
Ty Burrell Age, Height & Weight
Ty Burrell is 54 years old, 1.83 m taller, and weighs 76 kg.
