Carl (Cat)
Eric Stonestreet has one cat named Carl he got in January 2023. He’s known for stealing his roommate Roscoe’s blanket.
Roscoe (Dog)
In 2017, Eric Stonestreet adopted a rescue dog named Roscoe, who’s a pitbull-cattle dog mix. He adopted Roscoe a year after his beloved dog Coleman passed away.
Eric Stonestreet
Birthday
September 9, 1971 (52)
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Eric Stonestreet is an American actor best known for his portrayal of Cameron Tucker in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. For this role, he was awarded two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He gained significant attention with a recurring role on CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and has been featured in films such as Bad Teacher (2011), Identity Thief (2013), The Loft (2013), and Confirmation (2016). Additionally, he lent his voice to the character Duke in the animated Secret Life of Pets film franchise from 2016 to 2019.
He made his acting debut in a 1999 episode of the legal drama The Practice and went on to appear in several television shows, including Providence, Judging Amy, and CSI: Crime Scene Investigation. Stonestreet has also provided the voice of Duke in The Secret Life of Pets and its sequel, as well as appearing in films such as Bad Teacher and Identity Thief. Modern Family also starred.
Stonestreet’s career has been marked by a variety of roles in both television and film. Beyond “Modern Family,” he has showcased his talent in shows like Dharma & Greg, ER, Malcolm in the Middle, The Mentalist, NCIS, Nip/Tuck, Party of Five, Spin City, The West Wing, Pushing Daisies, Greg the Bunny Providence, Close to Home, Crossing Jordan, Bones, Monk, and American Horror Story. His filmography is also diverse, with roles in Almost Famous, Girls Will Be Girls, The Island, Ninja Cheerleaders, Identity Thief, and Bad Teacher.
Throughout his career, Stonestreet has collaborated with a myriad of celebrities. His work on Modern Family saw him share the screen with Ed O’Neill, Sofia Vergara, Ty Burrell, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Julie Bowen, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Ty Burrell, Nolan Gould, and Rico Rodriguez. In the film Identity Thief, he worked alongside Jason Bateman and Melissa McCarthy. His role in Bad Teacher had him acting with Cameron Diaz, Jason Segel, and Justin Timberlake. Additionally, in the animated Secret Life of Pets franchise, he collaborated with voices like Kevin Hart, Jenny Slate, Ellie Kemper, and Lake Bell.
Stonestreet’s achievements in the entertainment industry have been recognized with several awards. Notably, for his role as Cameron on Modern Family, he secured three consecutive Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2010, 2011, and 2012, winning the award in 2010 and 2012. He also garnered three Golden Globe Award nominations in 2010, 2011, and 2013 for his outstanding performance on the series.