Ty Burrell is an American actor and comedian from southern Oregon. Burrell enrolled in university and graduated with bachelor’s degree in Theatre Arts and later studied again to earn himself a master’s degree in Fine Arts. He made his television debut in 2000 in the series Law & Order and his first film appearance in 2001 in Black Hawk Down. He gained recognition with his recurring role in Out of Practice and the main roles he played in films before getting his international break with his role in the hit series Modern Family in 2009.