FRED WILLARD (FRANK DUNPHY)
Fred Willard, a beloved comedy actor, portrays Frank, Phil’s earnest father, on “Modern Family.” He also happens to be a loving husband and father in real life as well. Back in 1968, Fred married playwright Mary and they have a daughter, Hope Willard. Sadly, at 71 years old, Mary unexpectedly passed away back in July of 2018. The couple was married for five decades.
FRED WILLARD (FRANK DUNPHY)
SHELLEY LONG (DEDE PRITCHETT)
A former “Cheers” cast member, Shelley Long portrays DeDe Pritchett on “Modern Family.” Dede is Mitchell and Claire’s mother and Jay’s long-suffering ex-wife. Long, in real life, has been married and divorced two times. Her most recent marriage was to Bruce Tyson, a stockbroker. Shelley and Bruce have a daughter, Juliana Long Tyson, who is now 33 years old and is an accomplished actress herself.
SHELLEY LONG (DEDE PRITCHETT)