Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an American actor, producer and host known for work across Broadway, Off-Broadway, television and film. He originated Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee and played Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family. His wider work also includes Take Me Out, Shakespeare in the Park and the podcast Dinner’s on Me.
Known For: Mitchell Pritchett in Modern Family; Leaf Coneybear in The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Mason Marzac in Take Me Out
Selected Theatre Credits: On the Town; The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee; Take Me Out; Here We Are; Twelfth Night
Screen Credits: Modern Family; Cocaine Bear; Ivy + Bean
Awards & Nominations: Winner, Tony Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play (2022); winner, Drama Desk Award for The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (2005); nominee, Primetime Emmy Award for Modern Family (2010–2014)
Training: American Musical and Dramatic Academy