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“I wanted to be an actor because I wanted to be onstage. I wanted to do musical theater, and from that I realized I was interested in plays. I never imagined myself on television. I was so lucky to be onstage my whole life.”

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, born on October 22, 1975, is an American actor. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Jay Pritchett in the television series 'Modern Family', for which he has won multiple awards. Ferguson's acting career began on stage, and he quickly made a name for himself in television and film. more

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