Reid Ewing Explained
| Reid Ewing |
| Birth Date: | 7 November 1988[1] |
| Birth Place: | Florida, U.S. |
| Years Active: | 2008–present |
| Known For: | Dylan Marshall on Modern Family (2009) |
Reid Ewing (born November 7, 1988) is an American actor and musician known for his role as Dylan in the ABC comedy Modern Family and as Charlie Plunk in the TV series Zeke and Luther (2009–2011).[2]
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.
In addition to acting, Ewing plays the piano, guitar, and banjo. He wrote the song "In the Moonlight (Do Me)", which his character performed on Modern Family.[6]
In 2011, he appeared in Wendy's "Where's the beef?" commercials.[7]
Personal life
In 2015, Ewing revealed that he has suffered from body dysmorphic disorder, which resulted in several cosmetic surgeries.[8] He came out as gay on November 23, 2015, while again addressing his body dysmorphia.[9] [10]
Filmography
Films
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|
| 2009–2020 | Modern Family | | 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 |
| 2011 | Up All Night | Johnny Cope | Minor role, 1 episode |
| 2011 | Reiding | Reid Rainbow | Web series |
| 2013 | The Power Inside | Devin | Web series | |
Notes and References
- Web site: Ewing . Reid . Reid Ewing on Twitter: "My birthday is November 7, 1988" . Twitter . September 29, 2019 . June 25, 2010.
- News: MTV's 'Truth Below' books Reid Ewing. Hibberd. James. April 8, 2010. The Hollywood Reporter. November 20, 2015. Associated Press. May 21, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240521004421/https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/mtvs-truth-below-books-reid-22450/. live.
- Web site: Reid Ewing – Resume . Breakdown Services . May 8, 2010 . November 21, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151121030632/http://resumes.breakdownexpress.com/268275-606721 . live .
- Web site: Polaroid Stories by Naomi Iizuka | Directed by Maria Markosov . polaroidstories.com . May 8, 2010 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20080117214713/http://www.polaroidstories.com/ . January 17, 2008 .
- Web site: Growing with the Modern Family – Reid Ewing by Alexander Rodriguez . gedmag.com . April 30, 2019 . October 16, 2023 . December 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20231202081941/https://gedmag.com/afterdark/growing-with-the-modern-family-reid-ewing-by-alexander-rodriguez/ . live .
- Web site: Reid Ewing's Modern Breakout . Ileane . Rudolph . . May 5, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100508211644/http://www.tvguidemagazine.com/news/reid-ewings-modern-breakout-4947.html . May 8, 2010.
- News: After 27 Years, an Answer to the Question, 'Where's the Beef?' . . September 25, 2011 . Stuart . Elliott . October 7, 2011 . December 22, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20181222201639/https://www.nytimes.com/2011/09/26/business/media/after-27-years-an-answer-to-the-question-wheres-the-beef.html . live .
- Web site: Ewing . Reid . I Underwent Cosmetic Surgery For My Body Dysmorphia... And I Wish I Hadn't . . September 29, 2019 . November 19, 2015 . September 29, 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180929071944/https://www.huffingtonpost.com/reid-ewing/reid-ewing-body-dysmorphia_b_8593076.html . live .
- News: Christie . D'Zurilla . 'Modern Family' actor Reid Ewing acknowledges body dysmorphia, says he regrets plastic surgeries . August 10, 2020 . . November 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151121092915/http://www.latimes.com/entertainment/gossip/la-et-mg-reid-ewing-modern-family-plastic-surgery-body-dysmorphia-20151120-story.html . November 21, 2015.
- News: Sarah . Kaplan . The cosmetic surgery agony of 'Modern Family' actor Reid Ewing . August 10, 2020 . . November 20, 2015 . https://web.archive.org/web/20151121175755/https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/morning-mix/wp/2015/11/20/mental-condition-self-hate-drove-modern-family-actor-reid-ewing-to-countless-cosmetic-surgeries-he-regrets-all-of-them/ . November 21, 2015 . en.
