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Profile of Ed O'Neill
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Youngstown, Ohio, USA |
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From Wikipedia, the free Encyclopedia
Edward O'Neill (April 12, 1946) is an American actor. He is best known for his role as the main character, Al Bundy, on the FOX Network's long running sitcom, Married... with Children. O'Neill is also often cast as policemen on television shows and in movies.
Born in Youngstown, Ohio, O'Neill attended Ursuline High School. He continued to Youngstown State University and was a professional football player for the Pittsburgh Steelers and social studies teacher before becoming an actor. He has appeared in several movies, including The Bone Collector, Dutch, and the Wayne's World series.
Besides his role on Married... with Children, other notable television role of O'Neill's is as the reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf's brief remake of Jack Webb's classic TV crime series, Dragnet. While Married... lasted for ten years (1987-1997), Dragnet lasted only two half-seasons.
He had short cameos in Wayne's World and its sequel, reprising the menacing character he played during the Wayne's World sketch on Saturday Night Live.
Currently, O'Neill appears as a recurring character on NBC's The West Wing playing Gov. Eric Baker (D-PA), who was considered a potential Vice Presidential candidate.
O'Neill is married to actress Catherine Rusoff.
Trivia
- Ed was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969 but was cut in training camp.
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