Eric Stonestreet

Birth Name:

Eric Stonestreet

Birth Place:

Kansas City, Kansas, United States

Profession

Actor, Soundtrack

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
An avid supporter of the Kansas State Wildcats, he often returns to attend sporting events at his alma mater
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

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

Eric Stonestreet

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