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The Great Potato Famine forced Ed O’Neill's ancestors to come to the United States, where coal mining and The Civil War would shape their lives forever.

Born in Youngstown, Ohio, Ed O’Neill attended Ohio University in Athens, and Youngstown State University. Signed by the Pittsburgh Steelers, O’Neill was cut in training camp and worked as a social studies teacher before becoming an actor. He has appeared in a number of movies, including “The Bone Collector,” “Little Giants,” “Dutch,” “Wayne’s World” series and several films for Pulitzer Prize-winning screenwriter David Mamet: “The Spanish Prisoner,” “Spartan” and the indie film “Redbelt.” He has also voiced many notable characters such as Mr. Litwak in Disney’s “Wreck-It Ralph” and “Ralph Breaks the Internet” and the Hank the septopus in Pixar’s “Finding Dory”.

Best known for his role as Al Bundy on the FOX Network’s long-running sitcom “Married... with Children,” O’Neill’s television credits include the reincarnation of Sgt. Joe Friday on Dick Wolf's remake of “Dragnet,” the recurring role of Baker (D-PA), a potential vice presidential candidate, on the NBC drama “The West Wing,” the role of Detective Michael Mooney on David Milch’s CBS series “Big Apple,” and that of a retired cop on HBO’s “John from Cincinnati,” from the creator/producer of “NYPD Blue” and “Deadwood.” O’Neill also had stints on Broadway, starring in the productions “Lakeboat” and “Keep Your Pantheon.” Ed O’Neill starred as the patriarch Jay Pritchett on the hit show “Modern Family.” The role garnered him three Emmy® nominations for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series.

O’Neill recently wrapped “The Sterling Affairs” for FX where he portrayed the infamous businessman Donald Sterling.

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Finding Your Roots
Renowned scholar Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. guides influential guests into their roots, uncovering deep secrets, hidden identities and lost ancestors. Using genealogical detective work and cutting-edge DNA analysis, Gates guides influential guests deep into the branches of their family trees, revealing surprising stories of forgotten ancestors that transcend borders, illuminating an American root system fortified by its diversity.