‘Modern Family’ Season 8: Meet the Cast

Ed O'Neil as Jay Pritchett

Jay is the husband of younger and much hotter Gloria. While it's true there's a bit of a cultural barrier between him and his wife, Jay loves his family dearly. He can be set in his ways, but is sometimes enlightened by Gloria and Manny. Actor Ed O'Neil's performance in Modern Family has earned him three Emmy nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He has appeared in a number of films, including 'The Bone Collector', 'Little Giants', 'Dutch', and 'Wayne's World'. (Getty)