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DOB: April 12, 1946

Background: O'Neill was born in Youngstown, Ohio, where he played football in high school and college. He was signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 but was cut during training camp. He also taught history in Ursuline High School, his alma mater, before becoming an actor.

Filmography: O'Neill is best known for playing the role of Al Bundy on the long-running FOX sitcom "Married with Children," after which he guested or starred on many shows, including "Big Apple," "L.A. Dragnet," "The West Wing," "The Unit," and "John from Cincinnati." He has also appeared in the films "Spartan," "The Bone Collector," and "The Spanish Prisoner." He now plays Jay Pritchett on the ABC comedy series "Modern Family," for which he received his first Emmy nomination in 2011.



Emmy Awards:

Best Comedy Supporting Actor Nominations
"Modern Family" (2012) - episode "Baby on Board"; lost to Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family")
"Modern Family" (2011) - episode "The Kiss"; lost to Ty Burrell ("Modern Family")
 

Golden Globes:

Best TV Comedy Actor Nominations
"Married with Children" (1993); lost to John Goodman ("Roseanne")
"Married with Children" (1992); lost to Burt Reynolds ("Evening Shade")
 

SAG Awards: Wins - Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Modern Family," 2013); Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Modern Family," 2012); Best TV Comedy Ensemble ("Modern Family," 2011)

Best TV Comedy Ensemble Nomination
"Modern Family" (2010); lost to "Glee"

Best TV Comedy Actor Nomination
"Modern Family" (2011); lost to Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock"