Who is Phil Dunphy married to in real life?

Last Modified Mar 10, 2025 04:14 EDT


Who is Phil Dunphy married to in real life?
Phil and Claire Dunphy (Source: Facebook)


Ty Burrell, who plays Phil Dunphy in The Modern Family, is married to Holly Burrell.


Philip Humphrey, best known as Phil Dunphy is one of the main characters of the ABC sitcom, Modern Family. The show’s fans adore the character and have labeled him the best husband and father in the show. Adding to praises and recognition, Ty Burrell has gone on to receive two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series, and five Screen Actors Guild Awards too.


Ty Burrell is an American actor best known for playing Phil Dunphy in Modern Family. Born on August 22, 1967, Burrell is also known for working in movies and shows such as Fur, The Incredible Hulk, Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Fair Game, Finding Dory, Storks, Law & Order, Key & Peele, Duncanville, Out of Practice, and many more. As of 2024, Burrell has a net worth of $26 million as per Celebrity Net Worth.


Who is Ty Burrell’s wife?


Who is Phil Dunphy married to in real life?
Ty Burrell with wife Holly (Source: Getty Images)


As mentioned above, Ty Burell’s wife is Holly Burrell. As per Bustle, the two met each other in the late ‘90s while working at the Shakespeare Theatre in Washington D.C, and in no time they fell in love. Speaking about his first meeting with Holly, Ty Burrell told Redbook, “It was the opening night of a play we were in.” Ty claimed that he was sure that he wanted to marry Holly after their first date. Burrell added, “We were understudying lovers in Twelfth Night.”


Ty Burrell and Holly Burrell later shifted to New York to make something out of their acting careers. While Ty successfully made his career in acting, Holly realized that Hollywood wasn’t for her. During an interview with The Salt Lake Tribune in 2015, Holly Burrell spoke about not pursuing her acting career. She said, “After a couple of years, I decided I probably was not cut out for the business.” She also added, “You have to really want to do it and I just didn't have the thing you need. I was interested in other things."


The Modern Family fame married Holly Burrell on August 18, 2000. From New York City, the two then shifted to Salt Lake City. Now, Holly Burrell is known for being a professional chef. As per People, Holly studied at the International Culinary Center in New York and graduated with honors from the pastry program, after which she worked in a small bakery.


Does Ty Burrell have kids?


Who is Phil Dunphy married to in real life?
Phil Dunphy with Luke (Source: Facebook)


Yes. Ty Burrell and Holly Burrell have two daughters via adoption. Burrell and his wife adopted their first daughter Frances in 2010. Two years later, they expanded their family by adopting their second daughter, Greta, also through adoption. Speaking about his daughters, the actor told Elle, “This might sound really dumb, but I guess I didn't realize that you actually fall in love with children.” "That like with any other relationship, as time goes on you actually love them more," the actor added.


FAQs about Phil Dunphy

A. Phil Dunphy is married to Claire in Modern Family.

A. Phil Dunphy has three kids - Haley, Alex, and Luke, in Modern Family.

A. Phil Dunphy is scared of clowns in Modern Family.

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