Date of Birth: September 9, 1971
Zodiac Sign: Virgo
Biography
Eric Stonestreet is an American actor and comedian best known for his role as Cameron Tucker on the ABC mockumentary sitcom “Modern Family,” for which he has won two Emmy Awards. Born on September 9, 1971, in Kansas City, Kansas, Stonestreet grew up with a passion for performing. He initially pursued a degree in sociology at Kansas State University but later shifted his focus to acting. Stonestreet’s early career saw him performing in plays and commercials before he moved to Los Angeles to pursue television and film roles. He made guest appearances on various TV shows such as “Dharma & Greg,” “ER,” and “The West Wing” before landing his breakthrough role on “Modern Family” in 2009. Apart from his iconic role in “Modern Family,” Stonestreet has also appeared in films like “Identity Thief” and “The Loft.” He is also involved in voice acting, contributing to animated movies like “The Secret Life of Pets.” An outspoken advocate for various causes, Stonestreet is particularly known for his support of LGBTQ+ rights.
5 Interesting Facts about Eric Stonestreet
1. Eric Stonestreet originally auditioned for the role of Mitchell Pritchett in “Modern Family” before being cast as Cameron Tucker.
2. He has a background in improvisational comedy, having performed with the renowned Second City in Chicago.
3. Stonestreet is an avid Kansas City Chiefs fan and has appeared in several NFL-related events.
4. Despite playing a gay character on “Modern Family,” Stonestreet is straight in real life.
5. He has a passion for clowning and even created a clown character named Fizbo during his youth, which he later incorporated into his “Modern Family” role.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Eric Stonestreet
1. “I’m sort of like a Ben Franklin, I guess, but I’m not a founding father.”
2. “I never thought about the acting thing. I was just always a class clown, and it was very apparent when I was growing up.”
3. “The best thing about being an actor is that I get to be somebody else for a little while.”
4. “I think the world of comedy is always evolving, and it is up to the comedians to evolve with it.”
5. “Acting is a job, and it’s a really hard job if you don’t take it seriously and prepare for it.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Eric Stonestreet’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $23 million.
Children
As of the latest information available, Eric Stonestreet does not have any children.
Relevant Links
1. [Eric Stonestreet IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0832314/
2. [Eric Stonestreet Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eric_Stonestreet
3. [Eric Stonestreet on Twitter](https://twitter.com/ericstonestreet
