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Ty Burrell almost didn't make it as Phil Dunphy on Modern Family after failing audition: I flopped the first test'
Despite becoming synonymous with Phil Dunphy and winning 2 Emmys for the role, Ty Burrell struggled to convince decision-makers that he was the right fit.
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“I really flopped the first test” — Ty Burrell was reportedly told he’s too “stiff” and “not funny” after Modern Family audition
One of Modern Family's pivotal characters is Phil Dunphy, played by Ty Burrell. Fans love the iconic sitcom for its engaging characters and storyline, witty dialogues, and beautiful family bonds .
Ty Burrell recalls being told he's 'not funny' after “Modern Family” audition: 'Some people still feel that way'
"I really flopped the first test," Burrell admitted to former costar Jesse Tyler Ferguson on his Dinner's on Me podcast, ...
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“That would have been terrible”: I Love Matt LeBlanc but There’s No Way He Could’ve Replaced Ty Burrell in Modern Family
Ty Burrell wasn’t ABC’s first choice for Phil Dunphy—but he was the only right one. Here’s why Matt LeBlanc just wouldn’t ...
Modern Family’s Ty Burrell Recalls The Time He Went Into Full-On Parent Mode With One Of His Young Co-Stars: ‘You’re Done’
On an episode of the podcast Dinner’s On Me with Jesse Tyler Ferguson, the host (and fellow Modern Family alum) mentioned a backpacking trip to the Grand Canyon that Burrell and ...
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'Modern Family' Alum Ty Burrell Pokes Fun at 2023 Death Hoax: 'Remember When I Died?'
Ty Burrell is setting the record straight amid bizarre rumors swirling about his absence during the 2023Modern Family reunion ...
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Why the Face: Ty Burrell’s Greatest ‘Modern Family’ Line Was From ‘Firefly’ Actor Who Didn’t Get the Part
Alan Tudyk's improv line "WTF: Why the Face?" became Phil Dunphy's iconic moment on Modern Family—even though he didn’t land ...
Ty Burrell Spills On Where The 'Modern Family' Cast Is Now And If They're Still In Touch
Even though "Modern Family" wrapped five years ago, Ty Burrell says his connection to the cast is far from over.
Ty Burrell shares 'most dad moment' with “Modern Family” son Nolan Gould: 'He was white as a ghost'
It happened when Gould joined Burrell and his wife on a backpacking trip through the Grand Canyon, which the adventurous Gould was eager to do. He even decided to try kayaking. "I ...