Ed O Neill Biography

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.
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He attended Ohio University, in Athens, OH, and Youngstown State University, was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers (cut in training camp) and was a 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, another notable television role of O'Neill's was 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.

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