History of Julie Bowen in Timeline

Julie Bowen is a critically acclaimed American actress best known for her role as Claire Dunphy in the ABC sitcom Modern Family, which aired from 2009 to 2020. Her portrayal of Claire earned her two Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, in 2011 and 2012. This role significantly boosted her career and solidified her status as a prominent television actress.

March 3, 1970: Birth of Julie Bowen

Julie Bowen was born on March 3, 1970, as Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer.

1992: Loving Role

Julie Bowen had a role in the soap opera Loving in 1992.

1993: Class of '96 Appearance

Julie Bowen appeared in an episode of Class of '96 in 1993.

1994: Runaway Daughters Role

Julie Bowen had the lead role in the television film Runaway Daughters in 1994.

1996: Happy Gilmore and Multiplicity Released

In 1996, Julie Bowen appeared in the films Happy Gilmore and Multiplicity.

1996: Happy Gilmore, Multiplicity, and TV Appearances

In 1996, Julie Bowen played the love interest in Happy Gilmore, appeared in Multiplicity, and had guest roles on Party of Five and Strange Luck.

1997: An American Werewolf in Paris

Julie Bowen appeared in An American Werewolf in Paris in 1997.

1998: ER Role Begins

Julie Bowen began her role as Roxanne Please in the NBC medical drama series ER in 1998.

1998: Recurring Role on ER

Julie Bowen had a recurring role as Roxanne Please on ER in 1998.

1999: Dawson's Creek Role

Julie Bowen had a guest role as Aunt Gwen in Dawson's Creek in 1999.

1999: ER Role Ends

Julie Bowen's role as Roxanne Please in ER ended in 1999.

2000: Ed Begins

Julie Bowen started her role as Carol Vessey in the NBC comedy series Ed in 2000.

2001: Joe Somebody Released

Julie Bowen appeared in the film Joe Somebody in 2001.

September 9, 2004: Marriage to Scott Phillips

Julie Bowen married Scott Phillips on September 9, 2004.

2004: Ed Ends

Julie Bowen's role as Carol Vessey in the series Ed concluded in 2004.

2005: Lost and Boston Legal Roles Begin

In 2005, Julie Bowen started her roles in Lost and Boston Legal.

2005: Boston Legal and Lost Roles Begin

Julie Bowen began her roles as Denise Bauer in Boston Legal and Sarah Shephard in Lost, both in 2005.

April 2007: Birth of First Son

Julie Bowen's first son was born in April 2007.

2007: Lost Role Ends

Julie Bowen's role as Sarah Shephard in Lost ended in 2007.

2008: Weeds Role and Neutrogena Spokesmodel

In 2008, Julie Bowen had a recurring role on Weeds and was a spokesmodel for Neutrogena.

May 2009: Birth of Twins

Julie Bowen gave birth to twins in May 2009.

2009: Modern Family Begins

In 2009, Julie Bowen began starring in the ABC sitcom Modern Family.

August 31, 2010: Celebrity Jeopardy! Appearance

On August 31, 2010, Julie Bowen appeared on Celebrity Jeopardy!.

2010: First Emmy Nomination

Julie Bowen received her first Emmy nomination for Modern Family in 2010.

2011: Horrible Bosses Released

Julie Bowen was in the film Horrible Bosses, released in 2011.

2011: First Emmy Win

Julie Bowen won her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Modern Family in 2011.

2011: First Emmy Win, Horrible Bosses Released

Julie Bowen won her first Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series in 2011. She also appeared in the film Horrible Bosses in 2011.