Julie Bowen
Known for
Julie Bowen is an American actress born in Baltimore, Maryland, widely known for her Emmy-winning role as Claire Dunphy on the long-running sitcom 'Modern Family'. Earlier in her career she had a recurring role on 'Lost' and appeared in the workplace comedy 'Horrible Bosses'. Her television work also includes guest appearances on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bowen's decade-plus run on 'Modern Family' established her as one of network comedy's most recognizable leading actresses.
Julie Bowen
28 Movies
25 Series
Julie Bowen is an American actress born in Baltimore, Maryland, widely known for her Emmy-winning role as Claire Dunphy on the long-running sitcom 'Modern Family'. Earlier in her career she had a recurring role on 'Lost' and appeared in the workplace comedy 'Horrible Bosses'. Her television work also includes guest appearances on 'Law & Order: Special Victims Unit'. Bowen's decade-plus run on 'Modern Family' established her as one of network comedy's most recognizable leading actresses.
Movies
Plays Virginia Venit
Happy Gilmore
1996
Plays Virginia
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Plays Rhonda Harken
Horrible Bosses
2011
Plays Pam Hughes
Totally Killer
2023
Plays Dipper (voice)
Planes: Fire & Rescue
2014
Plays Patricia Cavell
The Fallout
2021
Plays Fiona Wormwood (#29)
Sex and Death 101
2007
Plays Amy Finch
An American Werewolf in Paris
1997
Plays Marcie Strong
Life of the Party
2018
Plays Violet Valentine
Hubie Halloween
2020
Plays Dr. Devon Albright (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace
2013
Plays Amy
Jumping the Broom
2011
Plays Robin
Multiplicity
1996
Plays Christy
Crazy on the Outside
2010
Plays Meg Harper
Joe Somebody
2001
Plays Tiffany
Conception
2011
Plays Principal Weller
Kids in America
2005
Plays Gail
Mixtape
2021
Plays Queen Arianna (voice)
Tangled: Queen for a Day
2017
Plays Nikki
Amy's Orgasm
2001
Plays Mother Nature
Stella Shorts 1998-2002
2002
Plays Queen Arianna
Secret of the Sundrop
2018
Plays Katherine
Partner(s)
2005
Plays Lisa
Venus and Mars
2001
Plays Jamie Quinn
You're Killing Me...
2001
Plays Peaches O'Dell
Knife Fight
2013
TV Shows
Director
Plays Claire Dunphy
Modern Family
2009
Plays Carol Vessey
Ed
2000
Plays Queen Arianna (voice)
Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
2017
Plays Denise Bauer
Boston Legal
2004
Plays Amanda Webb
Three
1998
Plays Roxanne Please
ER
1994
Plays Linda Campbell
Hysteria!
2024
Plays Lisa
Weeds
2005
Plays Lt. Penumbra (voice)
DuckTales
2017
Plays Sarah Wagner
Lost
2004
Plays Patricia Banks (voice)
Hailey's On It!
2023
Plays Nikky
Oh Baby
1998
Plays Aresia (voice)
Justice League
2001
Plays Marilyn Brody
Monk
2002
Plays Shelley
Party of Five
1994
Plays Claire Underwood
True Jackson, VP
2008
Plays Marion Spartan (voice)
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
2010
Plays Julie Bowen (voice)
Family Guy
1999
Plays Kristie Lewis
Class of '96
1993
Plays Gabby McAffe
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Daisy
The Mindy Project
2012
Plays Danielle Perkins
Acapulco H.E.A.T.
1993
Plays First Lady
Childrens Hospital
2008
Plays Claire Dunphy
Modern Family: A Modern Farewell
2020
Plays Angie Gordon
Rebel Highway
1994
Latest Trailers
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Happy Gilmore 2
Full Filmography
Happy Gilmore 2
Virginia
2025
Film
Hysteria!
Linda Campbell · 8 episodes
2024
TV
Hailey's On It!
Patricia Banks (voice) · 4 episodes
2023
TV
Totally Killer
Pam Hughes
2023
Film
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Gabby McAffe · 1 episode
2021
TV
Mixtape
Gail
2021
Film
The Fallout
Patricia Cavell
2021
Film
Hubie Halloween
Violet Valentine
2020
Film
Modern Family: A Modern Farewell
Claire Dunphy · 1 episode
2020–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Julie Bowen and where are they from?
Julie Bowen is 56 years old, born on March 3, 1970 in Baltimore, Maryland, USA.
What are the most famous roles of Julie Bowen?
Julie Bowen is best known for roles in Horrible Bosses, Happy Gilmore, Hubie Halloween.
How many movies has Julie Bowen been in?
Over a 32-year career (since 1994), Julie Bowen has appeared in 28 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Julie Bowen's first movie?
The career of Julie Bowen began with Runaway Daughters (1994).
What is Julie Bowen's most recent movie or series?
Julie Bowen's most recent release is Happy Gilmore 2, which premiered on July 25, 2025.
What TV shows has Julie Bowen appeared in?
On television, Julie Bowen has appeared in Lost, Family Guy, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, Modern Family.
Julie Bowen
1970-03-03 · Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Julie Bowen Luetkemeyer (born March 3, 1970) is an American actress. She is best known for her role as Claire Dunphy on the sitcom Modern Family, Carol Vessey on Ed, and Denise Bauer on Boston Legal.
She began her acting career in the soap opera Loving in 1992. In 1994, she played the lead role opposite Paul Rudd, in the television film Runaway Daughters. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, she had roles in numerous films including Happy Gilmore (1996), An American Werewolf in Paris (1997), Joe Somebody (2001) and Kids in America (2005). She gained recognition on the television series Ed, where she played high school English teacher Carol Vessey, the love interest of of the series' protagonist, Ed Stevens.
She has had guest roles in many television series including Party of Five, Jake in Progress, ER and Strange Luck. In the cult series Lost, she played Jack Shepard's ex-wife, Sarah Shepard. In 2008, she had a recurring role as Lisa, the love interest of the almost legal Silas Botwin on Weeds. Since 2009, she co-starred in the hit ABC sitcom Modern Family. For her portrayal of the competitive and lovable soccer mom, Claire Dunphy, she received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, winning the award in 2011 and 2012.