Dana Powell

Dana Powell is an American comic actress best known for playing Pam Tucker, Cam's sister, on Modern Family (2013–2019).

Early life and education

Powell grew up in Springfield, Missouri, where she went to Hillcrest High School. She developed an interest in theater after an unsuccessful audition for Fiddler on the Roof as a high school freshman. She worked in the newsroom of Springfield 33 (a radio station later known as KSPR) before moving to Los Angeles to study improvisational comedy at the iO West and the Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre.

Career

An early television role for Powell was on Reno 911! in 2005. Other guest appearances include on television comedies such as Two Broke Girls, The Office, and Veep. she returned for 14 episodes in total. Powell knew Stonestreet from their improvisational comedy days and considered him her "unofficial big brother in real life".

Powell has worked in digital advertising as a writer. Since 2019, she has hosted The Rants and Raves Podcast with actress Jessica Young.

Personal life

Powell is married to Dan Tipton, who worked as a production supervisor for Modern Family. They met at Missouri State, and not long after graduation he invited her to move to Los Angeles. They have one son.

Filmography Film

Television