Date of Birth: October 22, 1975
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Biography
Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an American actor best known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the ABC sitcom “Modern Family,” which aired from 2009 to 2020. Born and raised in Albuquerque, New Mexico, Jesse discovered his passion for acting at a young age. He attended St. Pius X High School and later went on to study at The American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City. Ferguson’s breakthrough came with his performance in the Broadway musical “The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,” which earned him critical acclaim. Apart from his work on “Modern Family,” Ferguson has appeared in various stage productions, films, and television shows. He is also an advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and co-founded Tie The Knot, a nonprofit organization that sells bow ties to raise funds for marriage equality.
5 Interesting Facts about Jesse Tyler Ferguson
1. Jesse Tyler Ferguson won five Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series for his role in “Modern Family.”
2. He met his husband, Justin Mikita, through mutual friends, and they got married in July 2013.
3. Ferguson is an accomplished chef and often shares his culinary creations on social media.
4. He made his Broadway debut in the 1998 revival of “On the Town.”
5. Jesse is a passionate advocate for marriage equality and LGBTQ+ rights.
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jesse Tyler Ferguson
1. “You’re always one audition away from a job, and you’re always one job away from a comeback.”
2. “I think the biggest thing is to not be afraid to be yourself and to be open to learning from others.”
3. “I’ve always felt like an outsider in the acting world because I didn’t go to Juilliard or Yale, but I’ve come to realize that that’s actually my strength.”
4. “I think it’s really important to live authentically and to be proud of who you are.”
5. “Theater is a place where people come together to share stories and to experience the magic of live performance.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
The highest net worth achieved by Jesse Tyler Ferguson is estimated to be around $25 million.
Children
Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband, Justin Mikita, welcomed their first child, a son named Beckett Mercer Ferguson-Mikita, in July 2020.
Relevant Links
1. [Jesse Tyler Ferguson IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0272401/
2. [Jesse Tyler Ferguson Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/jessetyler/
3. [Tie The Knot Organization](https://www.tietheknot.org/
4. [Modern Family Official Site](https://abc.com/shows/modern-family
