Ty Burrell, born Tyler Gerald Burrell in 1967, is an American actor and comedian best known for his work in television and film. He was born in Grants Pass, Oregon, to Sheri Rose, a teacher, and Gary Gerald Burrell, a family therapist. Burrell is of primarily German and English descent. During an appearance on the PBS series Finding Your Roots, he discovered that one of his great-grandmothers had been an African-American slave. He spent his childhood in the Southern Oregon town of Applegate, near the California border.
Burrell attended Hidden Valley High School, where he played as a lineman for the school's football team, the Hidden Valley Mustangs. He later enrolled at Southern Oregon University in Ashland, earning a bachelor's degree in theatre arts in 1993. He served as a commencement speaker for the university and worked as a bartender at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival during his college years.
Although he briefly attended the University of Oregon, Burrell later transferred to Pennsylvania State University, where he earned a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree. At Penn State, he was part of the Theatre 100 Company alongside future comedian Keegan-Michael Key. In 1999, Burrell performed with the Utah Shakespeare Festival as a festival actor. To save money while in graduate school, he chose to live in a van.
Ty Burrell's breakout role came as Phil Dunphy on ABC's widely acclaimed sitcom, Modern Family. His portrayal of the lovable and energetic father earned him two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He also received a Screen Actors Guild Award as part of the show's ensemble cast. These accolades solidified his status as one of television's top comedic talents.
Beyond Modern Family, Burrell has appeared in a variety of television shows and films. He played a well-meaning plastic surgeon on CBS's short-lived sitcom Out of Practice and portrayed the character Allen Arbus in the biographical drama Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus. In Marvel's The Incredible Hulk (2008), he played Dr. Leonard Samson. His diverse roles highlight his range as a performer across both comedic and dramatic genres.
Ty Burrell is married to Holly Burrell, a former chef. The couple originally lived in New York City but later relocated to Salt Lake City, Utah. They maintain ownership of a two-bedroom apartment in the Astoria neighborhood of Queens, New York, which they rent out. While filming Modern Family, the couple spent significant time living in California. The Burrells have adopted two children.
Burrell has expressed a strong personal connection to Utah, noting that he first traveled there for hiking and that it is also the birthplace of his wife. Together with his brother, Burrell co-owns a bar in Salt Lake City, further reflecting his ties to the community.
With a successful career in television and film, Ty Burrell has become a prominent figure in American entertainment. As of recent estimates, his net worth is approximately $16 million. His contributions to comedy and acting continue to earn him recognition and admiration from both audiences and peers alike.
| Birth Date: | 22 Aug, 1967 |
| Age: | 52 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Grants Pass |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor and comedian |
| Net Worth 2021: | 26 million |
