Ed O'Neill

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.

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April 12 - 1946 - American - Actor - Al Bundy - FOX - Sitcom - Married... with Children - Television - Movie

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Born in Youngstown, Ohio, O'Neill attended 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.

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Youngstown, Ohio - Youngstown State University - Football - Pittsburgh Steelers - Social studies - Teacher - The Bone Collector - Dutch - Wayne's World

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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.

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Reincarnation - Dick Wolf - Jack Webb - Dragnet

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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.

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Wayne's World - Saturday Night Live

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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.

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Recurring character - NBC - The West Wing - Eric Baker - D- - PA - Vice Presidential

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O'Neill is married to actress Catherine Rusoff.

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Married - Actress - Catherine Rusoff

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