Julie Bowen is an American actress best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the hit TV show Modern Family. Born on March 3, 1970, in Baltimore, Maryland, she has had a successful career in both television and film. Bowen has won two Primetime Emmy Awards for her performance in Modern Family. She has also appeared in other popular TV shows like Boston Legal and Ed, as well as movies such as Happy Gilmore and Horrible Bosses. Recently, she has been involved in new projects, including starring in the NBC comedy Taste.