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Jesse Tyler Ferguson

Birth Place: Missoula, Montana, USA

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Jesse most recently starred as “Mitchell Pritchett” on the Award-winning ABC comedy “Modern Family.” The show ran 11 seasons and has earned five Emmy Awards® for Outstanding Comedy Series, a Golden Globe Award® for Outstanding Comedy Series and four Screen Actors Guild Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series. Ferguson has also received five Emmy Award® nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series and three People’s Choice Award nominations for "Favorite Comedic TV Actor" on behalf of “Modern Family.” A longstanding advocate for marriage equality, Ferguson co-founded Tie The Knot in 2012 with his husband, where they design limited edition bow ties with all the proceeds going to various organizations that fight for LGBTQ equality around the world. In 2017, he won the Drama Desk Award for "Best Solo Performance" for his 40-character turn in the Broadway production of Fully Committed. He made his Broadway debut at the age of 21 as "Chip" in George C. Wolfe's revival of On The Town. He later went on to originate the role of "Leaf Coneybear" in Second Stage’s Tony Award®-winning Broadway musical, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee (Drama Desk Award, "Outstanding Ensemble Performance"). He has worked extensively with The New York Public Theatre's Shakespeare in the Park in such notable productions as The Merchant of Venice, The Tempest, The Winter's Tale, A Midsummer Night's Dream and The Comedy of Errors where he performed alongside Al Pacino, Sam Waterston, Jesse L. Martin, Martha Plimpton, Hamish Linklater and Lily Rabe. Other theatre credits include world premieres of Christopher Shinn's Where Do We Live and Michael John LaChiusa's Little Fish (Second Stage) as well as "Sir Robin" in Spamalot, "Leo Bloom" in The Producers, both at The Hollywood Bowl, and most recently “Log Cabin” with the Playwrights Horizons company, directed by Tony Award® and Obie Award-winner Pam MacKinnon.

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Jesse Tyler Ferguson STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Return Engagement, 2022
Mason Marzac

[Broadway]
Second Stage Broadway Revival Production, 2022
Mason Marzac

[Off-Broadway]
Playwrights Horizons World Premiere, 2018
Ezra

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Revival, 2017
Performer

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2016
Sam... and 39 others

[Los Angeles]
Hollywood Bowl Production, 2015
Sir Robin / Guard 1

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare in the Park Production, 2015
Trinculo

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Shakespeare In The Park Revival, 2010
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
2007
Flute

[Off-Broadway]
Off-Broadway Concert, 2006
Performer

[Broadway]
Actors’ Fund Concert, 2005
Max Jacobs

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer, 2005
Leaf Coneybear

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2005
Leaf Coneybear

Leaf Coneybear

[Off-Broadway]
2004
Young Businessman 2/Billy/Young Art Student

[Regional (US)]
Workshop, 2004
Performer

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Original Off-Broadway Production, 2003
Marco

Marco

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Concert, 2001
The Tribe

Tourist Couple

General Grant

[Off-Broadway]
2001
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Musicals in Mufti Concert, 2000
Christie/Narrator

Christie / Narrator

[Broadway]
Broadway Transfer Production, 1998
Chip

[Off-Broadway]
1997
Chip

[New York]
Reading, 2004
Performer

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Productions

 
[Off-Broadway, 2006]
Producer
Director

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Movies

Ordinary Sinner
[ 2001 ] Ogden
AV Club
[ 2006 ] Deelo
Griffin & Phoenix
[ 2006 ] Student
Untraceable
[ 2008 ] Arthur James Elmer
Wonderful World
[ 2009 ] Cyril
Stars in Shorts
[ 2012 ] Jason
Ice Age: Collision Course
[ 2016 ] Shangri Llama - Voice
Ivy + Bean: Doomed to Dance
[ 2022 ] Monsieur Joy
Cocaine Bear
[ 2023 ]

Jesse Tyler Ferguson TV Shows

Forbidden Love
Young Tom Hemings
Absolutely Fabulous
Party Guest
The Class
[ 2006-2007 ] Richie Velch
Do Not Disturb
Larry
Ugly Betty
[ 2007-2010 ] Gabe Farkus
Submissions Only
Jared Halstead
Conan
Conan
Hot in Cleveland
Wes
Web Therapy
Steve Olson
Web Therapy
Steve Olson
The Battery's Down
[ 2009-2015 ] Shamus McElvy, Shamus McKelvy
Nightcap
Jesse Tyler Ferguson
Modern Family
[ 2009-2020 ] Mitchell Pritchett
The Good Fight
Garrison Vitar
High School Musical: The Musical - The Series
Marvin
Pete the Cat
[ 2018-2022 ] Syd, Stan

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Awards and Nominations

Drama Desk Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Actor in a Play

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Take Me Out

Drama League Awards - 2022 - Distinguished Performance Awards

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Take Me Out

Outer Critics Circle Awards - 2022 - Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Take Me Out


winner
Tony Awards - 2022 - Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Take Me Out


winner
BroadwayWorld Awards - 2016 - Best Leading Actor in a Play

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Fully Committed


winner
Drama Desk Awards - 2016 - Outstanding Solo Performance

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Fully Committed

Drama League Awards - 2016 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Fully Committed

Drama League Awards - 2014 - Distinguished Performance Award

Jesse Tyler Ferguson, The Comedy of Errors

Jesse Tyler Ferguson Videos

Jesse Tyler Ferguson News


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Darren Criss and Helen J Shen Will Lead MAYBE HAPPY ENDING on Broadway

Darren Criss will return to the stage alongside Helen J Shen in the Broadway premiere of the new romantic musical comedy Maybe Happy Ending with music by Will Aronson, lyrics by Hue Park and book by both Aronson and Park. We have all of the details!
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Director Rebecca Aparicio To Receive SDCF's 2024 Barbara Whitman Award

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With special guests, laughter and music, Lea DeLaria is back! This time, she’s doing it at brunch! Catch the first of her new brunch series at 54 Below starting May 12th and June 2nd at 1 pm featuring guests Gabe Ebert (Matilda) and Alexis Michelle (RuPaul's Drag Race). Read a conversation with DeLaria about the new show and what's coming up next.
A Guide to the 2024 Tony Awards Nominations

The 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations will be announced on Tuesday, April 30, by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsbery. The announcement can be viewed LIVE (9am ET) in their entirety here on BroadwayWorld.
How to Watch the 2024 Tony Nominations

It's Tonys time! On Tuesday morning, Tony Award winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will announce the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations. We have all of the details about how to tune in!
2024 Tony Awards Nominations- Live Reactions

The nominations for the 77th Annual Tony Awards were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry. Follow us throughout the day, as we'll bring you Tony nominee reactions!
2024 Tony Award Nominations- HELL'S KITCHEN and STEREOPHONIC Lead the Pack!

The 77th Annual Tony Awards nominations were announced this morning by Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renee Elise Goldsberry and here they are, celebrating the best of the 2023-24 theatre season. Check out the full list of nominees here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld April 26, 2024

Rise and shine, BroadwayWorld! It is April 26, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson & Renée Elise Goldsberry to Announce 77th Annual Tony Awards Nominations

Tony Award winners Jesse Tyler Ferguson and Renée Elise Goldsberry will announce the 77th Annual Tony Award Nominations. Learn more!
Video: Jesse Tyler Ferguson Talks Podcast on LIVE WITH KELLY AND MARK

Jesse Tyler Ferguson joined Live with Kelly and Mark on Thursday to discuss his podcast Dinner's On Me, where he takes celebrities out for dinner and a conversation. One of the unique things about Ferguson's podcast is that it isn't a controlled environment, he says. He went on to talk about specific accommodations for guests and a dream guest that he wants to appear on the podcast. Watch the interview here!
Merle Dandridge & Jenna Ushkowitz to Host Harvest Home L.A. Benefit on 4/21

Join Merle Dandridge (The Last of Us, Station 19) and Jenna Ushkowitz (Glee, Waitress) for Jenna, Merle, and Friends: A Night of Song a night of pop and Broadway performances.
Lea Salonga & More to Join CTG: THE GALA 2024 at the Mark Taper Forum

Learn who is taking part in CTG: The Gala 2024, featuring Lea Salonga and more. Learn how to purchase tickets.
A Complete 2024 Broadway Awards Season Calendar

The 2024 theatre awards season is quickly approaching, and keeping track of all of the important dates for the many ceremonies and their corresponding nomination announcements is no easy feat. BroadwayWorld has all of the details!
Photos: Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, and More Arrive at Opening Night of DOUBT

See photos of Eddie Redmayne, Gayle Rankin, Rupert Friend, Nathan Lane, and more arriving on the red carpet of the opening night celebration of Doubt here!
Wake Up With BroadwayWorld February 29, 2024

Happy Leap Day, BroadwayWorld! It is February 29, 2024 and it's time to catch up on all of the theatrical happenings you may have missed in the last 24 hours: 
Bennett Leak Will Be Second Stage Theater's Interim Artistic Director

Second Stage Theater has announced that Bennett Leak, Second Stage Theater's Director of Artistic Production, has been named Interim Artistic Director for the 2024-25 Season.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

How many Broadway shows has Jesse Tyler Ferguson been in?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has appeared on Broadway in 6 shows.

How many West End shows has Jesse Tyler Ferguson been in?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has not appeared in the West End.

What awards has Jesse Tyler Ferguson been nominated for?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has been nominated for several awards throughout his career, including Outstanding Actor in a Play at the Drama Desk Awards for "Take Me Out," Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for "Take Me Out," Outstanding Featured Actor in a Play at the Outer Critics Circle Awards for "Take Me Out," Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Take Me Out," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Fully Committed," Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fully Committed," and Distinguished Performance Awards at the Drama League Awards for both "Fully Committed" and "The Comedy of Errors."

What awards has Jesse Tyler Ferguson won?

Jesse Tyler Ferguson has won several awards, including the Best Performance by an Actor in a Featured Role in a Play at the Tony Awards for "Take Me Out," Best Leading Actor in a Play at the BroadwayWorld Awards for "Fully Committed," and Outstanding Solo Performance at the Drama Desk Awards for "Fully Committed."

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