Ariel Winter

'Ariel Winter' (qv) is one of Hollywood's most promising young talents with notable roles both in both television and film. Ariel stars on ABC's critically acclaimed and Emmy® winning hit series, "_Modern Family (2009)_ (qv)." Winter plays 'Alex Dunphy,' the brainy middle child in the Dunphy family, opposite 'Ty Burrell' (qv), 'Julie Bowen' (qv), 'Sarah Hyland' (qv) and 'Nolan Gould' (qv). Winter also stars on Disney Jr. as the title character for the series "_Sofia the First (2012)_ (qv)." The series follows Princess Sofia, an ordinary little girl who must adjust to royal life after her mother marries the king. The series spawned from the movie "_Sofia the First: Sofia the First: Once Upon a Princess (2012)_ (qv)."In March 2014, Ariel gave life to the voice of "Penny Peterson" in the animated film, "_Mr. Peabody & Sherman (2014)_ (qv)." Other familiar voices in the film include 'Ty Burrell' (qv) and 'Allison Janney' (qv).Ariel recently wrapped production on "Truck Stop" -- a 1970s based drama centered on the friendship between a kid with cerebral palsy and a troubled runaway, directed by 'Tony Aloupis' (qv).In 2009, Winter appeared in the thriller "_Duress (2009)_ (qv)." opposite Martin Donovan. Other credits include playing "Young Trixie" in Warner Bros.' "_Speed Racer (2008)_ (qv)," and the films "_The Chaperone (2011)_ (qv)" opposite WWE star 'Paul Levesque' (qv) (Triple H), "_Opposite Day (2009)_ (qv)," "_Nic & Tristan Go Mega Dega (2010)_ (qv)," and a lead role in the hit thriller "_One Missed Call (2008)_ (qv)," where she plays the killer in the film.Previous television credits include the female lead in the television movie, "_Fred 2: Night of the Living Fred (2011)_ (qv)" and the sequel to the hit film, "_Fred: The Movie (2010)_ (qv)" on Nickelodeon, a recurring role on the final six episodes of the award winning drama "_ER (1994)_ (qv)," guest-starring roles on hit TV shows _Criminal Minds (2005)_ (qv)," "_Crossing Jordan (2001)_ (qv)," _Nip/Tuck (2003)_ (qv)" and "_Bones (2005)_ (qv)." Winter also voiced "Marina the Mermaid" in the animated series, "_Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2011)_ (qv)" for Disney Junior, "Gretchen" on Walt Disney's hit show "_Phineas and Ferb (2007)_ (qv)" on Disney Channel, and has voiced characters in the hit animated film, "_Horton Hears a Who! (2008)_ (qv)," and "_Bambi and the Great Prince of the Forest (2006)_ (qv)."Winter began her film career at age seven in director 'Shane Black' (qv)'s hit cult film, "_Kiss Kiss Bang Bang (2005)_ (qv)," starring 'Val Kilmer' (qv), 'Robert Downey Jr.' (qv) and 'Michelle Monaghan' (qv). Winter is an avid singer and young activist. She is involved in several charities and organizations such as the Creative Coalition, the Share Our Strength's No Kid Hungry, WWE's anti-bullying campaign Be A Star and GLSEN.'Ariel Winter' (qv) currently resides in Los Angeles.::Jwelch5742