Sarah Hyland

Sarah Hyland was born in New York City to actors Melissa D. Canaday and Edward James Hyland. She started her career as a professional at age 4 when she began doing voice overs and commercial work. Private Parts (1997) was her first film. Then she moved to The Object of My Affection (1998) followed by time on Another World (1964) as "Rain Wolfe" as a child found in the park and fostered by Josie and Gary. Sarah worked alongside Amy Carlson ("Josie") for a few more episodes: Falcone (2000). Law & Order (1990). Law & Order: Trial by Jury (2005). Sarah was selected to play "Audrey Hepburn" in Jennifer Love Shewitt's The Audrey Hepburn Story (2001). The following year, she was cast as "Molly" in ABC's The Wonderful World of Disney: Annie (1999). With Kathy Bates, Audra Mcdonald, Victor Garber, Kristin Chenoweth and JoeGould's Secret (2000) and Falcone (2000). Sarah has studied voice as well as tap, jazz, and hip-hop as well as film and television. Sarah, a New Yorker, also took part as an invited performer with her Theatre and tap classes at "Reel to Real" Lincoln Center. Her mother was her caregiver until she reached the age of two years older. Then, she attended public schools. Sarah was accepted in 6th grade to PPAS (Professional Performing Arts School), where she remained until her graduation in 2008. Sarah was 18 when she moved to Los Angeles. She landed an aircraft named "My American Family" within two weeks. Once she was accepted by the airline, the name was changed into Modern Family (2009). Sarah is currently playing Haley Dunphy, the oldest Dunphy child. Modern Family (2009) was nominated for an Emmy award for Outstanding Comedy Series.