Eric Allen Stonestreet (born September 9, 1971) is an American actor and comedian. He is best known for his role as Cameron Tucker in the ABC mockumentary sitcom "Modern Family" (since 2009). The role has earned him two Emmy Awards for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. He first became known for his role as Ronnie Litre in the CBS crime-drama "". He has also appeared in the movies "Bad Teacher" (2011), "Identity Thief" (2013) and "The Secret Life of Pets" (2016).