Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland was born in New York City to actors Melissa D. Canaday and Edward James Hyland. She entered the industry at the age of four with commercial work and voice overs. Private Parts (1997) was her first film. The Object of My Affection (1998) followed by Another World (1964) where she was "Rain Wolfe", a child discovered in the park and taken care of and nurtured by Josie. Sarah was able to work alongside Amy Carlson ("Josie" on AW) many more times, including Falcone (2000), Law & Order (1990) and Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005). Sarah was cast to portray the character of "Audrey Hepburn" in Jennifer Love Hewitt’s The Audrey Hepburn Story (2001). In the same year, she was chosen to play "Molly" in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Annie (1999). Starring Kathy Bates, Audra Mcdonald, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth, and Joe Gould's Secret (2000) as well as Falcone (2000). Sarah trained in voice, tap, jazz and hip-hop as well as television and film work. Sarah, a New Yorker, was also an invited performer for her tap and Theater dance classes at "Reel to Real" Lincoln Center. Sarah was home-schooled by her mother from 2nd grade. She then attended Public School. Sarah was accepted in 6th grade to PPAS (Professional Performing Arts School) in which she remained until she graduated in 2008 When Sarah was 18 when she was 18, she relocated to Los Angeles, CA and within two weeks had landed a pilot named "My American Family". The pilot's name was later changed to Modern Family (2009, after Sarah was selected). Up to date, Sarah portrays "Haley Dunphy" the eldest Dunphy child. Modern Family (2009) was nominated for the Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.