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“There's lots of problem solving in any marriage, but when you have this collective goal that is a human being, it's an inspiring rally point.”

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Ty Burrell, born on August 22, 1967, is an American actor. He gained widespread popularity for his role as Phil Dunphy in the ABC sitcom 'Modern Family', for which he won multiple awards. more

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