Personal Info
Birth date
1970-03-03 (55 Years)
Gender
Female
Known for
Acting
Place of birth
Baltimore, Maryland, USA
Also known as
جولی باون
Julie Bowen
Biography
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.
Filmography
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
7.937
Overview:
In the criminal justice system, sexually-based offenses are considered especially heinous. In New York City, the dedicated detectives who investigate these vicious felonies are members of an elite squad known as the Special Victims Unit. These are their stories.Family Guy
7.39
Overview:
Sick, twisted, politically incorrect and Freakin' Sweet animated series featuring the adventures of the dysfunctional Griffin family. Bumbling Peter and long-suffering Lois have three kids. Stewie (a brilliant but sadistic baby bent on killing his mother and taking over the world), Meg (the oldest, and is the most unpopular girl in town) and Chris (the middle kid, he's not very bright but has a passion for movies). The final member of the family is Brian - a talking dog and much more than a pet, he keeps Stewie in check whilst sipping Martinis and sorting through his own life issues.The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.9
Overview:
After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.Modern Family
7.889
Overview:
The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.261
Overview:
Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".Lost
7.947
Overview:
Stripped of everything, the survivors of a horrific plane crash must work together to stay alive. But the island holds many secrets.Monk
7.953
Overview:
Adrian Monk was once a rising star with the San Francisco Police Department, legendary for using unconventional means to solve the department's most baffling cases. But after the tragic (and still unsolved) murder of his wife Trudy, he developed an extreme case of obsessive-compulsive disorder. Now working as a private consultant, Monk continues to investigate cases in the most unconventional ways.The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3
Overview:
Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
5.056
Overview:
Bravo network executive Andy Cohen discusses pop culture topics with celebrities and reality show personalities.Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.025
Overview:
The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.The Late Late Show with James Corden
5.254
Overview:
Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.The Jennifer Hudson Show
5.603
Overview:
Talented entertainer and newly-minted EGOT Jennifer Hudson takes on the daytime talk show landscape.Boston Legal
7.888
Overview:
Alan Shore and Denny Crane lead a brigade of high-priced civil litigators in an upscale Boston law firm in a series focusing on the professional and personal lives of brilliant but often emotionally challenged attorneys. A spin-off of long-running series The Practice.ER
7.8
Overview:
ER explores the inner workings of an urban teaching hospital and the critical issues faced by the dedicated physicians and staff of its overburdened emergency room.Weeds
7.486
Overview:
After the unexpected death of her husband, a suburban mom resorts to selling weed to support her family.Dawson's Creek
7.338
Overview:
Dawson's Creek is an American teen drama that portrays the fictional lives of a close-knit group of teenagers through high school and college.Sherri
3.045
Overview:
Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.Project Runway
6.212
Overview:
Aspiring fashion designers compete for a chance to break into the industry. Each week, a designer is eliminated from the competition after exhibiting their work in front of a judges' panel.Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.461
Overview:
Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.The Ellen DeGeneres Show
5.64
Overview:
The Ellen DeGeneres Show, often shortened to just Ellen, is an American television talk show hosted by comedian/actress Ellen DeGeneres.DuckTales
7.821
Overview:
The adventures of billionaire Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, their famous uncle Donald Duck, pilot extraordinaire Launchpad, Mrs. Beakly, Webby and Roboduck. Adventures and hidden treasures are everywhere, in their hometown Duckburg and all around the world.The Mindy Project
6.257
Overview:
Obstetrician/gynecologist Mindy Lahiri tries to balance her personal and professional life, surrounded by quirky co-workers in a small medical practice in New York City.Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated
8.224
Overview:
This incarnation of the popular cartoon series finds Scooby and the gang living in Crystal Cove, a small town with a long history of ghost sightings, monster tales and other mysteries ripe for the sleuths to solve once and for all. But the longstanding Crystal Cove residents, who bank on the town's reputation to attract tourists, are prepared to do what it takes to protect their turf.Party of Five
7.02
Overview:
Five brothers and sisters are determined to stay together following the tragic loss of their parents.Childrens Hospital
7.1
Overview:
A hospital isn't a place for lazy people. It's a place for smart people who take care of people who aren't smart enough to keep themselves healthy. So begins Children's Hospital, a parody series that follows the lives, loves and laughs of a hospital staff.Happy Gilmore 2
6.616
Overview:
Happy Gilmore isn't done with golf — not by a long shot. Since his retirement after his first Tour Championship win, Gilmore returns to finance his daughter's ballet classes.Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure
7.3
Overview:
Set between “Tangled” and “Tangled Ever After,” this animated adventure/comedy series unfolds as Rapunzel acquaints herself with her parents, her kingdom and the people of Corona.Acting
2025Happy Gilmore 2 as Virginia
2025Netflix Tudum 2025 as Self
2025Hollywood Squares (3 Episodes) as Self
2024Hysteria! (8 Episodes) as Linda Campbell
2023Totally Killer as Pam Hughes
2023Hailey's On It! (4 Episodes) as Patricia Banks (voice)
2022StoryBots: Answer Time (1 Episode) as Unknown
2022Play-Doh Squished (1 Episode) as Self
2022The Jennifer Hudson Show (1 Episode) as Unknown
2022Sherri (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2021Mixtape as Gail
2021The Fallout as Patricia Cavell
2021Celebrity Wheel of Fortune (1 Episode) as Self - Contestant
2020Hubie Halloween as Violet Valentine
2020Modern Family: A Modern Farewell (1 Episode) as Claire Dunphy
2020Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2 Episodes) as Self - Contestant
2019The Kelly Clarkson Show (1 Episode) as Self
2019Under A Rock with Tig Notaro (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2018Busy Tonight (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2018Life of the Party as Marcie Strong
2018Secret of the Sundrop as Queen Arianna
2017Tangled: Queen for a Day as Queen Arianna (voice)
2017DuckTales (7 Episodes) as Lt. Penumbra (voice)
2017Rapunzel's Tangled Adventure (59 Episodes) as Queen Arianna (voice)
2017Tangled: Before Ever After as Queen Arianna (voice)
2016The $100,000 Pyramid (2 Episodes) as Self
2016Join or Die with Craig Ferguson (1 Episode) as Self
2015The Late Late Show with James Corden (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2014Planes Fire and Rescue: Dipper as Dipper (Voice)
2014Planes: Fire & Rescue as Dipper (voice)
2014Late Night with Seth Meyers (1 Episode) as Self
2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (1 Episode) as Self
2013MasterChef Junior (1 Episode) as Self
2013Scooby-Doo! Mecha Mutt Menace as Dr. Devon Albright (voice)
2013Hollywood Game Night (1 Episode) as Self
2013Knife Fight as Peaches O'Dell
2012The Mindy Project (1 Episode) as Daisy
2011Horrible Bosses as Rhonda Harken
2011Jumping the Broom as Amy
2011Conception as Tiffany
2010Conan (2 Episodes) as Self
2010Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated (1 Episode) as Marion Spartan (voice)
2010Who Do You Think You Are? (1 Episode) as Self
2010Crazy on the Outside as Christy
2009Modern Family (250 Episodes) as Claire Dunphy
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (1 Episode) as Self - Guest
2008Childrens Hospital (1 Episode) as First Lady
2008True Jackson, VP (1 Episode) as Claire Underwood
2008Stand Up to Cancer (1 Episode) as Self
2007Sex and Death 101 as Fiona Wormwood (#29)
2005Kids in America as Principal Weller
2005Weeds (7 Episodes) as Lisa
2005Partner(s) as Katherine
2005Jake in Progress (1 Episode) as Unknown
2004Project Runway (1 Episode) as Self - Guest Judge
2004Boston Legal (52 Episodes) as Denise Bauer
2004Lost (5 Episodes) as Sarah Wagner
2003The Ellen DeGeneres Show (1 Episode) as Self
2003Jimmy Kimmel Live! (3, 1 Episode) as Self, Self - Guest
2003You're Killing Me... as Jamie Quinn
2002Stella Shorts 1998-2002 as Mother Nature
2002Monk (1 Episode) as Marilyn Brody
2002NBC 75th Anniversary Special as Self
2002Last Call with Carson Daly (1 Episode) as Self
2001Joe Somebody as Meg Harper
2001Justice League (2 Episodes) as Aresia (voice)
2001Venus and Mars as Lisa
2001Amy's Orgasm as Nikki
2000Curb Your Enthusiasm (1 Episode) as Gabby McAffe
2000Ed (83 Episodes) as Carol Vessey
1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1 Episode) as Gwen Sibert
1999The Last Man on Planet Earth as Hope Chayse
1999Family Guy (1, 1 Episode) as Julie Bowen (voice), Claire Dunphy (voice)
1998Oh Baby (4 Episodes) as Nikky
1998Three (13 Episodes) as Amanda Webb
1998Dawson's Creek (1 Episode) as Aunt Gwen
1997An American Werewolf in Paris as Amy Finch
1996E! True Hollywood Story (2 Episodes) as Unknown
1996Multiplicity as Robin
1996Happy Gilmore as Virginia Venit
1995Extreme (7 Episodes) as Andie McDermott
1994ER (9 Episodes) as Roxanne Please
1994Where Are My Children? as Kirstie
1994Party of Five (1 Episode) as Unknown
1994Runaway Daughters as Angie Gordon
1994Rebel Highway (10 Episodes) as Angie Gordon
1993Acapulco H.E.A.T. (1 Episode) as Danielle Perkins
1993Class of '96 (1 Episode) as Kristie Lewis
Production
2023Prom Pact ... Executive Producer
Directing
2009Modern Family (2 Episodes) ... Director