Who is Luke in Modern Family?

Luke Dunphy is the youngest child of the Dunphy family in Modern Family.

Modern Family is a super hit American sitcom made by Christopher Lloyd and Steven Levitan for the ABC network. The show ran for 11 successful seasons and had 250 episodes. The story focuses on the lives of three families living in California - the Pritchetts, Dunphys, and Tuckers. They are interconnected to each other through Jay Pritchett, the head of the family. The show is in a mockumentary format which highlights the daily lives and dynamics of a modern family. Modern Family's cast includes Julie Bowen, Ty Burrell, Eric Stonestreet, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Sofía Vergara, Ed O'Neill, Sarah Hyland, Ariel Winter, Nolan Gould, Rico Rodriguez, Aubrey Anderson-Emmons, and more.

Luke Dunphy, played by the actor Nolan Gould, was just 10 years old when he joined the cast of Modern Family. Luke is the youngest child of Claire and Phil Dunphy and the brother of Haley and Alex. He is one of the main characters of the show. The show highlights his journey from being a kid to a teenager.

Who is Luke Dunphy in Modern Family?

Luke Dunphy is the youngest child of the Dunphy family. As the youngest, he is portrayed as a goofy and playful person. His naive nature often added humor to the show, making him stand out among other kids. He is very different from his sisters Alex and Haley. Luke is not academically smart like Alex, nor is he as popular as Haley. He was fascinated by different things and tried different hobbies like magic, science experiments, etc throughout the show. His unpredictable nature brings humor to any situation.

Luke shares a loving relationship with his family. He loves his grandfather and respects his uncles. His relationship with his sisters is like every other sibling. Although Haley is the eldest, Alex is stricter with Luke. Despite this, he enjoys pulling pranks on both of them. He shares a typical parent-child relationship with his mother, who tends to be the stricter one. Clair being a practical and controlling person, often scolds Luke for his antics and pranks he pulls, though it’s not the case with every situation. She tries to be patient with him, but when things get out of hand, she feels the need to stop him.

Luke’s relationship with his father is strong; he considers him one of his best friends. They share the same sense of humor, and Phil often joins his son in his pranks. Luke and Manny share a unique relationship in the show, even though they are not blood-related. They are around the same age group, and in earlier seasons, they share a rivalry because they are polar opposites of each other. Manny is sensitive and mature for his age and always judges Luke for his childish behavior. Luke on the other hand is mischievous and carefree, and judges Manny for being boring. As the show progresses their bond continues to evolve and they become closer to each other.

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Who played Luke Dunphy in Modern Family?

Nolan Gould played the role of Luke Dunphy in Modern Family. He is an American actor born on October 28, 1998 in New York. His brother is Edwin Gould. He started his acting career at the age of three by doing commercials. He made his film debut in 2007 with the comedy film Sunny & Share Love You. He made his TV debut in the animated series Out of Jimmy's Head for which he won the Young Artist Award.

He is best known for his role as Luke Dunphy in Modern Family. He gained worldwide popularity for this role and also received praise from critics for his performance. He won many awards for Modern Family including 4 Screen Actors Guild Awards, Young Hollywood Awards, etc. Apart from Modern Family, he was a part of many projects like Space Buddies (2009), Friends with Benefits (2011), The To Do List (2013), Miranda's Victim (2023), Hell's Kitchen (2016), Grey’s Anatomy (2022), etc.