The best Phil Dunphy quotes from Modern Family show off his role as the family's funny guy, and also highlight his unique way of parenting. Not many TV dads mix humour and heart as well as Phil Dunphy. A big part of this comes from how the character was written specifically for actor Ty Burrell, making sure they were a perfect fit.

It's no surprise that Ty Burrell won two out of six Emmy Awards he was nominated for during the show's run. His performance often stands out in the mockumentary style of Modern Family, even with a talented cast that includes Julie Bowen, Ed O'Neill, Sofia Vergara, and Eric Stonestreet.