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The foundation sells limited-edition bow ties with "proceeds going to organizations nationwide that are working toward marriage equality."<ref name=89WLSAM-2013>{{cite web|title=Gay marriage bill voted through Illinois House|url=http://www.wlsam.com/common/page.php?pt=Gay+marriage+bill+voted+through+Illinois+House&id=74133&is_corp=0 |website=[[WLS (AM)|89 WLS AM]]|accessdate=4 August 2014|date=5 November 2013}}</ref> Their collections are designed by the couple plus guest designers, and is sold by The Tie Bar, a [[Naperville, Illinois]]-based online men's neckwear company.<ref name=89WLSAM-2013 /> |
The foundation sells limited-edition bow ties with "proceeds going to organizations nationwide that are working toward marriage equality."<ref name=89WLSAM-2013>{{cite web|title=Gay marriage bill voted through Illinois House|url=http://www.wlsam.com/common/page.php?pt=Gay+marriage+bill+voted+through+Illinois+House&id=74133&is_corp=0 |website=[[WLS (AM)|89 WLS AM]]|accessdate=4 August 2014|date=5 November 2013}}</ref> Their collections are designed by the couple plus guest designers, and is sold by The Tie Bar, a [[Naperville, Illinois]]-based online men's neckwear company.<ref name=89WLSAM-2013 /> |
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In January 2013, the couple was recruited by Lieutenant Governor of Illinois [[Sheila Simon]] to lobby legislators to pass SB10 which would allow same-sex marriage.<ref name=89WLSAM-2013 /> The bill passed both legislative houses,<ref name="ChicagoTrib-SB10passes-house-2013">{{cite news|last1=Garcia|first1=Monique |last2=Long|first2=Ray |title=Lawmakers approve gay marriage in Illinois |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-11-05/news/chi-gay-marriage-illinois-20131105_1_illinois-senate-gay-marriage-gay-lawmakers |accessdate=21 November 2013|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=5 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="ChiSunTimes-ToGovDesk-2013">{{cite news|url=http://www.suntimes.com/23558841-761/gay-marriage-bill-passes-in-illinois-house.html |title=Gay marriage bill passes in Illinois house, senate - on to governors desk|work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |date=5 November 2013 |accessdate=5 December 2013 |
In January 2013, the couple was recruited by Lieutenant Governor of Illinois [[Sheila Simon]] to lobby legislators to pass SB10 which would allow same-sex marriage.<ref name=89WLSAM-2013 /> The bill passed both legislative houses,<ref name="ChicagoTrib-SB10passes-house-2013">{{cite news|last1=Garcia|first1=Monique |last2=Long|first2=Ray |title=Lawmakers approve gay marriage in Illinois |url=http://articles.chicagotribune.com/2013-11-05/news/chi-gay-marriage-illinois-20131105_1_illinois-senate-gay-marriage-gay-lawmakers |accessdate=21 November 2013|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=5 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="ChiSunTimes-ToGovDesk-2013">{{cite news|url=http://www.suntimes.com/23558841-761/gay-marriage-bill-passes-in-illinois-house.html |title=Gay marriage bill passes in Illinois house, senate - on to governors desk |work=[[Chicago Sun-Times]] |date=5 November 2013 |accessdate=5 December 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20131203001714/http://www.suntimes.com/23558841-761/gay-marriage-bill-passes-in-illinois-house.html |archivedate=December 3, 2013 }}</ref> and Governor [[Pat Quinn (politician)|Pat Quinn]] signed the bill into law,<ref name="ChicagoTrib-Quinn-signs-2013">{{cite news|last1=Garcia|first1=Monique|title=Quinn signs Illinois gay marriage bill|url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/chi-illinois-gay-marriage-bill-signing-20131120,0,4464600.story|newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]]|date=20 November 2013|accessdate=20 November 2013}}</ref> going into effect on June 1, 2014.<ref name=ChicagoTrib-Q&A-2013>{{cite news|last=Geiger |first=Kim |title=Q&A on same-sex marriage |url=http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-gay-marriage-qa-20131106,0,1827048,full.story |accessdate=21 November 2013 |newspaper=[[Chicago Tribune]] |date=5 November 2013 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/20131109065633/http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/ct-met-gay-marriage-qa-20131106,0,1827048,full.story |archivedate=November 9, 2013 }}</ref> |
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[[File:Jesse Tyler Fergeuson Muppets Most Wanted Premiere (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Ferguson at the ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'' premiere on March 11, 2014]] |
[[File:Jesse Tyler Fergeuson Muppets Most Wanted Premiere (cropped).jpg|thumb|right|Ferguson at the ''[[Muppets Most Wanted]]'' premiere on March 11, 2014]] |
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Revision as of 16:01, 18 January 2016
Jesse Tyler Ferguson | |
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.jpg) Ferguson in 2014 | |
| Born | October 22, 1975 Missoula, Montana, United States |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse |
Justin Mikita (m. 2013) |
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (born October 22, 1975) is an American actor best known for portraying Mitchell Pritchett on the ABC sitcom Modern Family, which has earned him five nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Previously, he played the role of Richie Velch in the CBS sitcom The Class.
Early years
Jesse Tyler Ferguson was born in Missoula, Montana, to Anne Ferguson (née Doyle) and Robert "Bob" Ferguson.[1] His parents divorced when he was 18 years old. Ferguson has a brother, Ben Ferguson, and sister, Kelly Ferguson.
Ferguson was named after his paternal grandmother, Jessie Uppercue Ferguson,[2] to whom he was very close growing up.[3] His paternal great-grandfather was also named Jesse.[4]
His family moved when he was young to Albuquerque, New Mexico, where he was raised.[5] At age eight he decided to become an actor, and joined the Albuquerque Children's Theater, where he was a member for six years.[6]
At Albuquerque's St. Pius X High School, Ferguson played Albert Peterson in Bye Bye Birdie and General Bullmoose in Li'l Abner. He participated on the speech and debate team and graduated in 1994.[7] He worked as a dancer/singer at Cliff's Amusement Park.[6]
After high school Ferguson attended The American Musical and Dramatic Academy (AMDA) in New York City.
Career
Theatre
In New York City, Ferguson worked mainly in Off-Broadway and Broadway theatre, including the Tony Award-winning The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee, where he originated the role of Leaf Coneybear.[8] Ferguson starred in the Public Theater's 2007 Shakespeare in the Park production of A Midsummer Night's Dream and 2015 production of The Tempest. In the summer of 2015, he played Sir Robin in the Hollywood Bowl production of "Monty Python's Spamalot"
In March 2012, Ferguson was featured as Dr. Ilan Meyer in a performance of Dustin Lance Black's play 8, a staged reenactment of Perry v. Brown, the federal trial that overturned California's Proposition 8 ban on same-sex marriage.[9] The production was held at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre and broadcast on YouTube to raise money for the American Foundation for Equal Rights, a non-profit organization funding the plaintiffs' legal team and sponsoring the play.[10][11]
Television and film
On television, Ferguson was among the large ensemble cast on the short-lived CBS sitcom The Class, playing Richie Velch. Ferguson co-starred in the 2008 thriller Untraceable.
Since 2009, he has played the role of Mitchell Pritchett, the openly gay lawyer on the ABC sitcom Modern Family. For his performance, Ferguson has received five consecutive Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He has also appeared as a judge on So You Think You Can Dance.
Philanthropy
Tie The Knot
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In September 2012, Ferguson and his lawyer husband, Justin Mikita, started Tie The Knot. The non-profit charity is an effort to raise funds in support of marriage equality for same-sex couples, using bow ties sold retail.[12] They officially launched it as their engagement announcement in an online video where they explain only seven states at the time had marriage equality.[12][13][14] In an interview Ferguson stated that he wanted to do something that was smaller and manageable in case it didn't work out as a business model.[15]
The foundation sells limited-edition bow ties with "proceeds going to organizations nationwide that are working toward marriage equality."[16] Their collections are designed by the couple plus guest designers, and is sold by The Tie Bar, a Naperville, Illinois-based online men's neckwear company.[16]
In January 2013, the couple was recruited by Lieutenant Governor of Illinois Sheila Simon to lobby legislators to pass SB10 which would allow same-sex marriage.[16] The bill passed both legislative houses,[17][18] and Governor Pat Quinn signed the bill into law,[19] going into effect on June 1, 2014.[20]
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In October 2013, the American Civil Liberties Union named Ferguson the celebrity ambassador for the LGBT community.[21] He participated heavily in the ACLU's "Out for Freedom" campaign [22][23] They noted that Ferguson travelled to New Mexico, his home state, to take part in same sex marriage efforts. New Mexico does not explicitly permit or prohibit same-sex marriage; it is the only state lacking a statute or constitutional provision explicitly addressing same-sex marriage.[24] The couple’s non-profit made a grant of $10,000 to the ACLU of New Mexico for same sex efforts.[22]
In November 2013, a pop-up retail store for Tie The Knot was located at the Los Angeles Beverly Center featuring the fourth collection from the couple,[25] including professional athlete designs with Scott Fujita and Chris Kluwe, and Brittney Griner.[26]
Personal life
Ferguson uses his full name as there was already an actor called Jesse Ferguson in the actor's union when he joined.[4]
Ferguson is openly gay and, in September 2012, he announced his engagement to lawyer Justin Mikita, his boyfriend of nearly two years. Mikita has worked for Mamiya Makita Industries (Mikita not to be confused with Makita).[27] They married in New York City on July 20, 2013,[28] with the screenwriter Tony Kushner officiating at their wedding.[4]
On the process of coming out, Ferguson said he had to tell his father three times (when he was 17, 19 and 21): "It's a coming out process for them as well," and takes time.[29] His sister, Kelly, is a lesbian.[30]
Ferguson owns a dog named Zubara.[4]
Discography
- Singles
- My Lifelong Love (2012)
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Ordinary Sinner | Ogden | |
| 2004 | Mercury in Retrograde | Duane | Short film |
| 2006 | Griffin and Phoenix | Student | |
| 2008 | Untraceable | Arthur James Elmer | |
| 2009 | Wonderful World | Cyril | |
| 2012 | The Procession | Short film | |
| 2012 | 8 | Dr. Ilan Meyer | |
| 2012 | Red | Short | |
| 2016 | Ice Age: Collision Course | Shangri Llama (voice) |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Sally Hemings: An American Scandal | Young Tom Hemings | TV film |
| 2006–2007 | The Class | Richie Velch | 19 episodes |
| 2007, 2010 | Ugly Betty | Dr. Gabe Farkus | Episode: "Icing on the Cake" (2007) Episode: "The Passion of the Betty" (2010) |
| 2008 | Do Not Disturb | Larry | 5 episodes |
| 2009 | The Battery's Down | Shamus McKelvy | Episode: "The Party's Over" |
| 2009–present | Modern Family | Mitchell Pritchett | Main character |
| 2011–2013 | So You Think You Can Dance | Himself | 7 episodes Guest judge |
| 2012 | Submissions Only | Jared Halstead | Episode: "Another Interruption" |
| 2012 | RuPaul's Drag Race | Himself | Episode: "Dads I'd Like to Frock" |
| 2013 | 2013 Do Something Awards | Honoree | TV film |
| 2013 | Web Therapy | Steve Olson | 3 episodes |
| 2013 | Hot in Cleveland | Wes | Episode: "Love Is All Around" |
| 2013 | Project Runway | Himself | Episode: "Tie the Knot" Guest judge |
| 2014 | Backstage with Disney on Broadway: Celebrating 20 Years | Himself | Host |
| 2015 | Comedy Bang! Bang! | Himself | Episode: "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Wears a Brown Checked Shirt and Stripey Socks" |
| 2015 | Running Wild with Bear Grylls | Himself | Episode: "Jesse Tyler Ferguson" |
Theatre
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998–1999 | On the Town | Chip | Broadway revival November 19, 1998 – January 17, 1999 |
| The Most Fabulous Story Ever Told | Off-Broadway | ||
| Little Fish | Marco | Off-Broadway | |
| Where Do We Live | |||
| Newyorkers | |||
| Hair | Margaret Mead | ||
| SantaLand Diaries | |||
| A Midsummer Night's Dream | Francis Flute | Public Theater (Shakespeare in the Park) | |
| The Complete Works of William Shakespeare (Abridged) | |||
| 2005–2008 | The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Leaf Coneybear | Broadway May 2, 2005 – January 20, 2008 |
| 2005 | On the Twentieth Century | Max Jacobs | Special concert September 26 |
| 2010 | The Winter's Tale | Shepard's Son | Public Theater (Shakespeare in the Park) |
| 2010 | The Merchant of Venice | Launcelot Gobbo | Public Theater (Shakespeare in the Park) |
| 2012 | The Producers | Leo Bloom | Hollywood Bowl July 27–29, 2012 |
| 2013 | A Comedy of Errors | Public Theater (Shakespeare in the Park) | |
| 2015 | Spamalot | Sir Robin | Hollywood Bowl July 31—August 2, 2015 |
Awards
Won
- 2005 Drama Desk Award Outstanding Ensemble Performance – The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee
- 2010 Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2011 Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2012 Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2013 Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
Nominated
- 2009 Screen Actors Guild Award: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2011 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2012 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2012 People's Choice Awards – Favorite TV Comedy Actor – Modern Family
- 2013 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
- 2013 People's Choice Awards – Favorite TV Comedy Actor – Modern Family
- 2014 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series – Modern Family
References
- ^ "Robert B Ferguson". United States Public Records, 1970-2009. FamilySearch. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Jesse Tyler Ferguson follows the trouble-filled story of his great-grandfather's life—and draws conclusions about his ultimate legacy". Ancestry.com. August 1, 2014. Retrieved August 3, 2014.
- ^ Strohm, Emily (July 30, 2014). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Discovers a Dark Crime While Tracing His Family Tree". People. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Jesse Tyler Ferguson 25 Things You Don't Know About Me". Us Magazine. July 26, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "Modern Family Biography: Mitchell Played by Jesse Tyler Ferguson". ABC. Retrieved August 6, 2011.
- ^ a b Allen, Steven Robert (September 19–25, 2013). "Wedding Bells for Jesse Tyler Ferguson". Alibi. V.22 No.38. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: location (link) - ^ Artavia, David (May 21, 2013). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Slams His Former Catholic School for Forcing Trans Teen to Wear Women's Graduation Garb". Advocate. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Stated on Inside the Actors Studio, 2011
- ^ "'Glee' Stars 'Touched' By Pitt & Clooney's Support of '8'". Access Hollywood. March 5, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ^ "'8': A Play about the Fight for Marriage Equality". YouTube. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ^ "YouTube to broadcast Proposition 8 play live". Pink News. March 1, 2012. Retrieved March 18, 2012.
- ^ a b "Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson Buys Gwen Stefani's Home for $4.55 Million". Realty Today. November 6, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Riggs, Erika (November 5, 2013). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Buys Gwen Stefani's Former Home". Zillow. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ "'Modern Family' Star Jesse Tyler Ferguson Marries!". Entertainment Tonight. April 29, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Interview with Ferguson by David Letterman, Late Night with David Letterman, CBS, November 20, 2013.
- ^ a b c "Gay marriage bill voted through Illinois House". 89 WLS AM. November 5, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Garcia, Monique; Long, Ray (November 5, 2013). "Lawmakers approve gay marriage in Illinois". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
- ^ "Gay marriage bill passes in Illinois house, senate - on to governors desk". Chicago Sun-Times. November 5, 2013. Archived from the original on December 3, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ Garcia, Monique (November 20, 2013). "Quinn signs Illinois gay marriage bill". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved November 20, 2013.
- ^ Geiger, Kim (November 5, 2013). "Q&A on same-sex marriage". Chicago Tribune. Archived from the original on November 9, 2013. Retrieved November 21, 2013.
{{cite news}}: Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "ACLU Ambassadors - Jesse Tyler Ferguson". aclu.olrg (American Civil Liberties Union). Retrieved January 5, 2015.
- ^ a b "ACLU Names Celebrity Ambassadors for Key Civil Liberties Issues". American Civil Liberties Union. October 29, 2013. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Ehrman-Dupre, Joseph (October 29, 2013). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Named Celebrity Ambassador For Marriage Equality By ACLU: VIDEO". Towleroad. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Grovum, Jake (February 12, 2013). "How New Mexico Legalized Gay Marriage – For 8 Hours". Statelines. Pew Charitable Trust. Archived from the original on April 12, 2014. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Matthew Breen. "Modern Family's Jesse Tyler Ferguson releases bow tie collection". Pursuitist. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Tschorn, Adam (November 18, 2013). "Tie the Knot pops up at the Beverly Center through Jan. 10". latimes.com. Retrieved December 5, 2013.
- ^ Chi, Paul (September 19, 2012). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Is Engaged to Justin Mikita". People. Retrieved September 19, 2012.
- ^ Rizzo, Monica (July 21, 2013). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson Marries Justin Mikita". People. Retrieved July 21, 2013.
- ^ Winfrey, Oprah (October 27, 2013). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Dan Bucatinsky and Wanda Sykes Reflect on Coming Out" (video interview). Oprah's Next Chapter. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
- ^ Keith, Bill (March 27, 2011). "Jesse Tyler Ferguson: A Gentleman in Full". Out. Retrieved August 4, 2014.
External links
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson on Twitter
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson at the Internet Broadway Database
- Jesse Tyler Ferguson at IMDb
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