Ed O'Neill channeled his sports background to play the role of Al Bundy in "Married...With Children," something some fans may not know about the actor. O'Neill was awarded a football scholarship to Ohio University before transferring to Youngstown State University after his sophomore year and playing as a defensive lineman for the team, per Men's Journal. In 1969, he signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers as a free agent, though he was cut during training camp. He returned to Youngstown after his stint with the Steelers and studied theater at the university. In 1980, he made his film debut alongside Al Pacino in the film "Cruising," and he went on to become a household name for his work in "Married...With Children," which originally aired in 1987. His extensive résumé also includes "Modern Family," in which he had a lead role as Jay Pritchett.
Notable Works: "Married...With Children," "Modern Family," "Wayne's World," "Wreck-It Ralph," "The Bone Collector"
