Modern Family Character Analysis: Cameron Tucker

Eric Stonestreet portrays a flamboyant character named Cameron Tucker in the television show, Modern Family. Eric uses his bubbly personality, witty humor, and dramatic emotions to create a comedic effect in his character.

            Cameron’s bubbly personality plays a large role in the humor of the show. He has a partner of five years named Mitchell. Cameron’s personality contrasts Mitchell’s uptight manner which causes them to have opposing character traits. Cameron says things like”I can't help it! You know I have two weaknesses, children swearing and old people rapping.” This shows that he enjoys small things in life and embraces the little things he enjoys.

            Cameron’s witty humor adds humorous jokes to the show that seem to be thought of right on the spot. Cameron’s witty jokes add in the moment humor that plays a huge role in the show itself. Cameron once said, “When you come back, this kitchen will be scrubbed like a crime scene, which it is, because you murdered joy.” Witty comments like that add a very important humorous effect to the show. 

            Cameron’s dramatic emotions add an off form of humor to the show. Because he is so dramatic about everything that happens to him or is said to him, it creates funny situations out of his hilarious outbursts. Cameron was upset on Mother’s Day and stated, “There's nothing gays hate more that being treated like women. Okay? We don't want to go to your baby shower, we don't have a time of the month, and we don't love pink.” This quote shows how dramatic he can get about small insignificant issues.

            Eric Stonestreet’s character, Cameron, plays a huge comedic role in the popular TV show, Modern Family. Cameron’s character is extremely eccentric and adds a lot of unique comedic aspects to the show. Also, when Cameron works off of his life partner, Mitchell, the humor is even more rich and enjoyable. Mitchell and Cameron are a great pair and their different personalities contrast each other in a great way. Cameron is a great character in the show because with whichever costar he works off of, you know you are about to see something funny.