RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: October 22, 1975

Background: Ferguson was born in Montana but moved to New Mexico as a child, where he joined the Albuquerque Children's Theater at age eight and stayed for six years. After graduating high school, he attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City.

Filmography: He appeared in many stage productions, including the Tony-winning "The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee" and a Shakespeare in the Park production of "A Midsummer Night's Dream." He appeared as a regular on the CBS sitcom "The Class," which was cancelled after its first season, and currently stars as Mitchell Pritchett on ABC's hit series "Modern Family."


Emmy Awards:

Best Comedy Supporting Actor Nominations
"Modern Family" (2012) - episode "Leap Day"; lost to Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family")
"Modern Family" (2011) - episode "Halloween"; lost to Ty Burrell ("Modern Family")
"Modern Family" (2010); lost to Eric Stonestreet ("Modern Family")

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"