Reid Ewing
American actor (born 1988)
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Reid Ewing (born November 7, 1988)[1] is an American actor and musician widely known for his role as Dylan Marshall in the ABC sitcom Modern Family (2009–2020), and as Charlie Plunk in the TV series Zeke and Luther (2009–2011).[2]
Reid Ewing | |
|---|---|
| Born | November 7, 1988[1] Florida, U.S. |
| Occupations | Actor, musician |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Known for | Dylan Marshall on Modern Family |
Early life and education
Ewing is from Broward County, Florida. He appeared in theater productions in the South Florida area.[3] He studied at the Dreyfoos School of the Arts in West Palm Beach and the School for Film and Television in New York City before moving to Los Angeles.[4][5]
Career
In April 2010, he was cast for the MTV film The Truth Below.[2]
In addition to acting, Ewing plays the piano, guitar, and banjo.[3] He wrote the song "In the Moonlight (Do Me)", which his character performed on Modern Family.[6]
In 2010 he also released his first and only single Traffic Jam.[7]
In 2011, he appeared in Wendy's "Where's the beef?" commercials.[8]
Personal life
In 2015, Ewing revealed that he has suffered from body dysmorphic disorder, which resulted in several cosmetic surgeries.[9] He came out as gay on November 23, 2015, while again addressing his body dysmorphia.[10][11]
Filmography
Films
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Sunday! Sunday! Sunday! | Jesse |
| 2010 | In Between Days | Jim |
| 2011 | South Dakota | Carter |
| The Truth Below | Ethan | |
| Fright Night | Ben | |
| 2013 | 10 Rules for Sleeping Around | Hugh Fields |
| Crush | Jeffrey | |
| 2014 | Mall | Beckett |
| 2016 | Temps | Curtis |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | Dylan Marshall | Recurring role (season 1–5; 7; 10) Guest role (season 6; 8–9) Main role (season 11) 52 episodes |
| 2009–2011 | Zeke and Luther | Charlie Plunk | Recurring role |
| 2011 | Good Luck Charlie | Derek | Recurring role, season 2 |
| Up All Night | Johnny Cope | Minor role, 1 episode |
Web series
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Reiding | Reid Rainbow |
| 2013 | The Power Inside | Devin |