Tyler Gerald Burrell (born August 22, 1967) is an American actor and comedian. He originally rose to prominence in several roles on Broadway including Macbeth, and the off-Broadway plays Corners, The Blue Demon, Burn This and Show People. Burrell is best known for his role as Phil Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family. He has since voiced characters in animated films Mr. Peabody & Sherman, Finding Dory, and Storks. Burrell had starring roles on the television series Out of Practice and Back to You.