Al Bundy

Al Bundy is a fictional character and the protagonist of the American television series Married... with Children. Played by Ed O'Neill, Bundy is a misanthropic, working-class father of two who is portrayed as a tragicomedic figure. Although he laments his lot in life, he nevertheless stands by his family, displaying wit, self-sacrifice, and resilience in times of crisis. He and his wife, Peggy, were rated the 59th best characters on television by Bravo. In a 2016 interview, O'Neill said he based his interpretation of Al Bundy on one of his uncles. Character history Al Bundy was born on November 7, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois. He was a star fullback on the Polk High School Football team. However, his impetuous marriage to high-school sweetheart Peggy Wanker (Katey Sagal), and a broken leg prevented him from attending college on a football scholarship. His favorite song is "Anna (Go to Him)".