Ed O'Neill : Biography, Pictures, Photos, Trivia, Address, Filmography (Married... with Children)

Edward O'Neill (April 12, 1946 - ) is an American actor. He is most notable for his role as the main character, Al Bundy, on the FOX Network's long running sitcom, Married... with Children, and is often cast as policemen on television shows and in movies.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio,USA, O'Neill was originally 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. On television, O'Neill is best remembered as Al "Four Touchdowns in One Game" Bundy on FOX's Married... with Children, and 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.

Ed O’Neill admits it: he thought that the series would stop after six episodes so much the tone seemed aggressive. He will turn 259! Born in 1946 in Ohio, Ed O’Neill wanted to work in the social before turning definitively to the profession of actor. In the early 1980s, he obtained small roles and crossed some big names like John Boorman, Jon Voight, Al Pacino, William Friedkin or Christopher Walken. It is one time considered that he could play the main character in Cheers but it is Ted Danson who wins the song. Hungry, Ed O’Neill is running in a few TV movies and tries his luck again for a series. Finally, he is hired for married, two children. The success helping, he then finds more substantial roles and made tasty appearances: we recognize him in the two Wayne’s World, he interpreted a funny cop in the Messemius the Spanish prisoner or in Bone Collector. The few films (that comedies) built on his name are chess to the box office. Inspired and popular actor, he stood out in the mini series the 10th kingdom in which he interpreted the King of Trolls.

Christina Applegate is an American actress known for her role as Kelly Bundy in the American sitcom "Married ... with Children" (1987-1997). She also played in films such as "Do't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead" (1991), "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004), and "Bad Moms" (2016).

Applegate was born on November 25, 1971 in Hollywood, California, and began her acting career at the age of three by appearing in television advertisements. She also appeared in television series such as "Days of Our Lives" (1982-1987) and "Family Ties" (1987-1989).

In 1991, Applegate played in the film "Do't Tell Mom The Babysitter's Dead", which earned him global recognition. She was also nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Veronica Corningstone in the film "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy".

In 2008, Applegate received an Emmy Award for her performance in the television series "Samantha Who?", In which she played the main role. She was also nominated for a Tony Award for her role in the musical "Sweet Charity" in 2006.

In addition to her acting career, Applegate is also a activist for awareness of breast cancer. She founded Christina Applegate Foundation to support research on breast cancer and helping women with this disease. In 2008, Applegate was diagnosed with breast cancer and underwent a double mastectomy to cure itself of the disease.

In summary, Christina Applegate is a talented and accomplished actress who has played in many popular films and television series. It is also known for its activism in the fight against breast cancer.

Was nearly cast as Sam Malone in the TV show "Cheers"

Taught Social Studies in Youngstown before acting.

Tried out but was cut by the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Expected "Married: With Children" to be cancelled within the first 6 episodes.

Was considered for the role of the father in "Family Ties" (1982).

Practices Ju Jitsu

He attended Ursuline High School.

He graduated from Ursuline High School

Famous for playing Al Bundy

Often plays cops on TV shows or movies. On an episode of Married...With Children, he dreamed that he was a detective.

Learned Ju Jitsu from the famous Gracie family, the creators of Brazillian Ju Jitsu.

The first actor from Fox to host Saturday Night Live in 1990; three years later his Married...With Children co-star, Christina Applegate hosted the show.

Was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in 1969, but released during training camp.

Spouse : Catherine Rusoff (1986 - present) (separated 1989; reconciled in 1993)

• Creation date: 01/07/2003 by stals
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