RATINGS: Cast & Crew

DOB: August 22, 1967

Background: Burrell is an actor from Southern Oregon who earned a bachelor's degree in theater arts at Southern Oregon University before receiving an MFA from Pennsylvania State University

Filmography: He had small roles in "Black Hawk Down" and "Dawn of the Dead" as well as New York stage productions of "Macbeth," "The Blue Demon," and "Burn This" before being cast as a regular on the CBS sitcom "Out of Practice," which was cancelled before its first season ended. Another sitcom venture, FOX's "Back to You," was also cancelled, but he currently stars on ABC's "Modern Family," which is currently one of the top-rated series on TV. He has also recently had film roles in "The Incredible Hulk" and "Fur: An Imaginary Portrait of Diane Arbus."

Emmy Awards: Win - Best Comedy Supporting Actor ("Modern Family," 2011 - episode "Good Cop, Bad Dog")

Best Comedy Supporting Actor Nominations
"Modern Family" (2012) - episode "Lifetime Supply"; lost to Eric Stonestreet ("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"

Best TV Comedy Actor Nominations
"Modern Family" (2013); lost to Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock")
"Modern Family" (2012); lost to Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock")
"Modern Family" (2011); lost to Alec Baldwin ("30 Rock")