Jesse Tyler Ferguson Named One of Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2011

Stage and screen star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will be featured on Barbara Walters' Most Fascinating People of 2011, alongside 'Modern Family' co-star Eric Stonestreet. Also included in this year's special are Katy Perry, the Kardashian's, Simon Cowell, Pippa Middleton, Derek Jeter, and Donald Trump. The program will air December 14 at 9:30PM on ABC.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson's Broadway credits include ON THE TOWN and THE 25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE. Other stage credits include A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM at Shakespeare in the Park and HAIR at Encores! In addition to 'Modern Family,' his television credits include 'The Class' ettand 'Ugly By.'

Barbara Walters' 10 Most Fascinating People is a televised compilation of ten public figures who are prominent names in the fields of entertainment, sports, politics and popular culture. Hosted by Barbara Walters, the list has been broadcast annually on the second Thursday of December on ABC since 1993. Though produced by ABC News, the specials are not presented under the 20/20 banner, the network's flagship newsmagazine.