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Julie Bowen Biography

Birth Name:Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer

Birth Place:Baltimore, Maryland, United States

Profession Actress, Soundtrack, Director, Producer

Fast Facts

Has been actively involved with the nonprofit organization Baby2Baby, which provides supplies to needy children
Has supported the charities March of Dimes, St․ Jude Children's Research Hospital and The Trevor Project
Graduated from Brown University with a degree in Italian Renaissance studies
Since being diagnosed with a cardiovascular condition in her early 20s, she has worn a pacemaker
Won roles in productions of "Guys and Dolls," "Stage Door" and "Lemon Sky" in college
Quote: "It took me years to break the will to be serious, years․"
Best known for her roles in "Ed," "Boston Legal," and "Modern Family․"
At the end of shooting a labor scene for "Boston Legal," she actually went into labor with her son Oliver

Awards

2001OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a New Comedy Series: nominated
2001OFTA Television Award-Best Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
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 Actress: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actress in a Supporting Role in a Series, Mini-Series or Motion Picture Made for Television: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2012Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2012Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2012TV Guide Award-Favorite Actress: nominated
2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2013Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2013Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2014Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Supporting Actress - TV: nominated
2014Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2014Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actress in a Comedy Series: winner
2014OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2014WIN Award-Actress Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Female Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2015Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress: nominated
2015OFTA Television Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2015Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2016Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
2017Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2018BTVA Special/DVD Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a TV Special/Direct-to-DVD Title or Short: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Supporting Actress of the Decade: nominated
2023Emmy-Outstanding Fiction Special: nominated
2024Golden Scythe-Best Supporting Actress: nominated