Jesse Tyler Ferguson is an American actor best known for his role as Mitchell Pritchett on the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family (2009–2020), a role that earned him five Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Before his television success, Ferguson built a strong stage career, performing on Broadway in productions like The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. In addition to his acting work, he has been an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and co-founded Tie The Knot, an organization promoting marriage equality.