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Eric Stonestreet Biography

Birth Name:Eric Stonestreet

Birth Place:Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

Was nominated for the 2011 Broadcast Television Journalists Association award for best supporting actor in a comedy series
Following graduation from Kansas State University, he would move to Chicago to study improv with The Second City Training Center
Quote: "[On his character Cameron from "Modern Family"] "When I went in for the audition… I thought if I did kind of a slight impersonation of my mom, along with my physicality and the way I look, it could work out really well․""
Quote: "[Regarding his character on "Modern Family"] "We just love that we're telling stories that people like and relate to; tell stories that apply to men and women, gay, straight, whatever․""
Landed his biggest role to date in 2009 on ABC's "Modern Family," a role which landed him numerous Emmy and Golden Globe nominations
Upon moving to Los Angeles, he landed dozens of small parts in numerous television series including "CSI", "Nip/Tuck", "NCIS" and others
Wished to be a clown as a child and created a clown-like persona named Fizbo at the age of nine, a character which he has portrayed on "Modern Family" numerous times
An avid supporter of the Kansas State Wildcats, he often returns to attend sporting events at his alma mater

Awards

2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2010TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV: Male Scene Stealer: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Actor: nominated
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite TV Couple: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor: nominated
2013Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Series, Miniseries or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actor of the Decade: nominated
2025Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Performer in a Preschool, Children's or Young Teen Program: nominated