Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland was the daughter of actors Melissa D. Canaday (New York City) and Edward James Hyland (New York City). She entered the industry at the age of 4 working in commercials and voice overs. Private Parts (1997) was her first film. The Object of My Affection (1998) was followed by Another World (1964) where she played "Rain Wolfe", a child discovered in the park and looked after and loved by Josie. Sarah continued to work alongside Amy Carlson ("Josie") at least twice: Falcone (2000) and Law & Order (1990) as well as Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005). Sarah was cast to play the role of "Audrey Hepburn" in Jennifer Love Hewitt’s The Audrey Hepburn Story (2001). The following year, she was also named "Molly" in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Annie (1999). It starred Kathy Bates, Audra Mcdonald, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth, Joe Gould's Secret (2000) and Falcone (2000). In addition to her work in television and film, Sarah studied voice, jazz, ballet, hip-hop and tap Theatre Dance, and performed in her Theatre and tap dance class at "Reel to Real" at Lincoln Center as invited performers.A New York-born and raised girl, Sarah spent much of her time working in television, film and also voicing numerous radio ads and also traveling with her father, Edward James Hyland, when he was employed at many theaters across the nation. When she was home-schooled by her mom, she attended public schools until the second grade. Sarah was accepted to PPAS in 6th grade. This school is where she stayed until her graduation in 2008. Sarah who was 18 years old, moved to Los Angeles, CA, where she landed an aircraft pilot named "My American Family". The name was picked up and was changed to Modern Family (2009). Today, Sarah portrays "Haley Dunphy" who is the eldest Dunphy child. Modern Family (2009) was nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.