Biography Ed O’Neill ’s journey into the world of entertainment began in Youngstown, Ohio, where he was born on April 12, 1946. Growing up in this industrial city, O’Neill excelled in sports and even received a football scholarship to Ohio University. However, his dreams of playing for the Pittsburgh Steelers were dashed when he was cut in training camp, leading him to pursue a different path. Early Life & Football Ed O'Neill was born on April 12, 1946, in Youngstown, Ohio, the eldest of five children of working-class Irish Catholic parents Ruth Ann Quinlan and Edward O'Neill Sr. For other people named Ed O ' Neill , see Ed O ' Neill (disambiguation). Edward Leonard O ' Neill [1] (born April 12, 1946) is an American actor, comedian, and former football player. Over his career, he has earned four Screen Actors Guild Awards as well as nominations for three Primetime Emmy Awards and two Golden Globe Awards. Actor Ed O’Neill joins Rich Eisen in-studio where he reveals his favorite Al Bundy moments from ‘Married with Children.’Tune in to the Emmy-nominated Rich Ei...
