![Actress Julie Bowen](https://www.onthisday.com/images/people/julie-bowen.jpg?w=360)
Profession: Actress
Biography: Julie Bowen is an American actress, best known for her role as Claire Dunphy in Modern Family (2009-2020) alongside an ensemble cast including Ed O'Neill, Sofía Vergara and Ty Burrell. She was nominated for an Emmy six times for her performance on this show, of which she won two.
Bowen has also appeared in other television shows such as ER (1998-1999), Ed (2000-2004), Boston Legal (2005-2007), and Lost (2005-2007). She has also acted in several films, including Happy Gilmore (1996) and Horrible Bosses (2011).
Born: March 3, 1970
Birthplace: Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Age: 54 years old
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dog
Star Sign: Pisces
Historical Events
- 2009-09-23 TV comedy "Modern Family" premieres on ABC, starring Ed O'Neill and Sofia Vergara
- 2010-08-29 62nd Emmy Awards: Mad Men, Modern Family, Bryan Cranston & Kyra Sedgwick win
- 2011-06-20 1st Critics' Choice Television Awards: Modern Family wins Best Comedy Series, Mad Men wins Best Drama Series
- 2011-09-18 63rd Emmy Awards: Mad Men, Modern Family, Kyle Chandler & Julianna Margulies win
- 2012-09-23 64th Emmy Awards: "Homeland", "Modern Family", Damian Lewis & Claire Danes win
- 2013-09-22 65th Prime time Emmy Awards: "Breaking Bad" and "Modern Family" win