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Ed O'Neill

Meet Ed O'Neill, the funny actor who played a grumpy dad and a super-cool grandpa!

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Ed O'Neill in 2010

Ed O'Neill in 2010

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El clon de Ed' O'Neill, Jr. 'Al Bundy' ^^
Some may know him as Al Bundy, or Jay Pritchett, but he is Ed O'Neill! #ttm #ttmautographs
Ed O'Neill plays Jay Pritchett on ABC's 'Modern Family'
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Ed O'Neill at 2015 PaleyFest

Key Facts

Born
April 12, 1946.
Known For
Playing Al Bundy on 'Married... with Children' and Jay Pritchett on 'Modern Family'.
Awards Won
Four Screen Actors Guild Awards.
Fun Fact
He was a football player before becoming an actor.

Who's That Funny Guy?

Ed O'Neill is a super talented actor who makes us laugh! He was born a long, long time ago, on April 12, 1946. Before he was famous for TV shows, he even played football! Imagine him running on a field, then later making jokes on a TV set. He's won lots of awards for being so good at acting, like shiny trophies for his amazing performances.

From Grumpy Dad to Awesome Grandpa!

Ed O'Neill is famous for playing two really different dads. First, he was Al Bundy on a show called 'Married... with Children.' Al was a bit grumpy and loved watching TV. Then, he played Jay Pritchett on 'Modern Family,' who is a super cool grandpa. This show was so popular it ran for many years, and Ed won even more awards for being Jay!

Movies and Cartoons Too!

Did you know Ed O'Neill has been in movies too? He was in fun movies like 'Wayne's World' and 'Little Giants.' He even lent his voice to characters in animated movies! You might have heard him in 'Wreck-It Ralph' or 'Finding Dory.' It's like he can be anyone, from a real person to a cartoon character!

Why We Love Ed!

Ed O'Neill is special because he makes us feel happy and connected to the characters he plays. Whether he's a dad who loves his comfy couch or a grandpa who loves his dog, he makes them feel real. His acting makes us laugh and sometimes even feel a little bit like he's part of our own family.

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