Jesse Tyler Ferguson | Modern Family

At just eight years old, Jesse Tyler Ferguson was already set on becoming an actor. A few years later, after finishing high school, Jesse continued honing his talents at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy. At that point, he also made his way into the theater scene, performing in stage plays such as A Midsummer Night’s Dream. After a few more stints on the stage, Jesse eventually added on-screen roles to his resume.

Among his most notable on-screen roles would be Mitchell Pritchett, a lawyer on the TV show Modern Family. Thanks to his performance, the actor’s efforts were acknowledged with five consecutive award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series from the Emmys. Throughout the show’s run, spanning from 2009 to 2020, Jesse has appeared in other projects, including shows such as So You Think You Can Dance, Project Runway, and Nightcap. He also returned to the stage with performances in The Producers, Spamalot, and A Comedy of Errors.