Modern Familyutilizes the mockumentary sitcom style popularized in the 2000s by shows likeThe OfficeandParks and Recreation.
Running the numbers, it’s clearJay was 61 at the start of the series.
Gloria soon grows to be an integral part of the family, developing close bonds with everyone.
Gloria was likely born sometime in 1972, the same as Vergara.
Thus,both Gloria and Sofia Vergara were 37 whenModern Familybegan.
His overly grown-up attitude often confuses and concerns Jay, who encourages him to act more his age.
Bowen was 39 when the first season ofModern Familyaired.
Bowen might not be similar to her character, but the two at least have their ages in common.
Phil acts as the good cop to Claire’s bad cop, always laid back to balance her intensity.
At 42, Burrell joinedModern Family.
When Phil and Claire eloped, Phil was in his mid-twenties.
He was born on April 3rd, though his exact birth year is not given.
He might be 40 or 41 in the first season, but everyone knows his mind is much younger.
Sarah Hyland was 19 when she began her role as Haley onModern Family.
In real life,Winter was only 11 when the first season airedand is eight years Hyland’s junior.
Their dynamic on-screen translated toa friendship off-screenthat endures today.
He undergoes an extreme transformation over the show’s tenure, both in appearance and personality.
Gould was 11 during the show’s first season, the same age as his character.
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Gould is also only a few months younger than Rodriguez in real life.
Mitchell’s slightly neurotic personality might originate from an overbearing older sister and a strained relationship with his parents.
Stonestreet’s performance received universal acclaim and earned him two Emmy Awards.
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