Will Ferrell

Comedian • Actor • Writer • Producer • Impressionist

Birth Name: John William Ferrell

Birth Date: July 16, 1967

Age: 57 years old

Birth Place: Irvine, California

Awards

Will Ferrell used his prodigious skills in sketch comedy to become one of the most successful comedians of his generation. A native of Irvine, California, he attended the University of Southern California with an eye towards going into sports broadcasting. After college, however, he joined the Los Angeles improv group The Groundlings.

He made his screen debut on the family sitcom "On Our Own" (ABC, 1994-95), and added small parts on the hit comedies "Grace Under Fire" (ABC, 1993-98) and "Living Single" (Fox, 1993-98). Ferrell's big break came in 1995 when he was asked, along with fellow Groundlings member Chris Kattan and Cheri Oteri, to join the cast of "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975-).

He initially established himself with characters developed in Los Angeles, including the club-going Butabi Brothers with Kattan, and the overly-enthusiastic Spartan cheerleaders with Oteri. He soon became one of the shows breakout stars, using his impressions of everyone from Alex Trebek to President George W. Bush to tremendous comedic effect.

While still on "SNL," he began adding film credits with a cameo in Mike Myers' "Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery" (1998) and the "SNL" sketch based "A Night at the Roxbury" (1998). His film profile took a noticeable leap in 2003 when he starred in both Jon Favreau's Christmas-themed film, "Elf" (2003) and the broad comedy "Old School" (2003), with Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn.

Starring in the 1970s parody "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004), directed by his longtime writing partner Adam McKay, added another memorable character to his growing portfolio. Wanting to diversify beyond the standard comedy conventions, he added roles in Woody Allen's "Melinda and Melinda" (2004), "Stranger Than Fiction" (2005), and the musical "The Producers" (2005).

Soon after, he began one of his most fruitful on-screen pairings when he starred with John C. Reilly in "Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby" (2006). The duo would reteam for "Step Brothers" (2008). Ferrell and McKay began the online comedy outlet Funny or Die in 2007, featuring a series of short films, including the pair's viral video "The Landlord" (2007).

He formed yet another film partnership when he worked with Mark Wahlberg on "The Other Guys" (2010). They would costar with each other again in "Daddy's Home" (2015) and "Daddy's Home Two" (2017).

While he became recognized as a film star, he didn't shun television. He joined both "The Office" (NBC, 2005-2013) and "Eastbound & Down" (HBO, 2009-13) for multi-episode appearances. Along with McKay, he produced the Emmy-nominated sketch comedy series "Drunk History" (Comedy Central, 2011-), and the mini-series "The Spoils of Babylon" (IFC, 2014).

He was also a much sought after guest on television talk shows, where he would frequently appear in character. Working with fellow "SNL" alum Molly Shannon, he starred in the TV film "The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!" (HBO, 2018), and its follow-up "The 2019 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish" (HBO, 2019).

Will Ferrell

Comedian • Actor • Writer • Producer • Impressionist

Birth Name: John William Ferrell

Birth Date: July 16, 1967

Age: 57 years old

Birth Place: Irvine, California

Awards

Credits

Conan O'Brien: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain PrizeStream

You're Cordially InvitedStream

You're Cordially InvitedStream

Bob Newhart: A Legacy of Laughter

Despicable Me 4Stream

Will & HarperStream

Will & HarperStream

Meu Malvado Favorito 4: Prévia Estendida

Lego Movie 5 Titles

The Making of Spirited

SmartLess: On the RoadStream

BarbieStream

StraysStream

Theater CampStream

May DecemberStream

Quiz LadyStream

Quiz LadyStream

Pickled

Above Average PresentsStream

The Woman in the House Across the Street From the Girl in the WindowStream

Am I OK?Stream

The MenuStream

SpiritedStream

SpiritedStream

Live in Front of a Studio Audience

The Shrink Next DoorStream

The Shrink Next DoorStream

Hart to HeartStream

No Activity

Barb and Star Go to Vista Del MarStream

VOMO: Vote or Miss Out

Kicking & Screaming from Peacock

Robbie

Homefest: James Corden's Late Late Show Special

Motherland: Fort SalemStream

Will Ferrell & My Marianne: Husavik (My Hometown) (Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga)

DownhillStream

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaStream

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaStream

Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire SagaStream

David

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: All in the Family and Good Times

The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons

Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons

Dead to MeStream

Today With Hoda & Jenna

This Giant Beast That Is the Global EconomyStream

The 2019 Rose Parade Live With Cord and Tish

ZerovilleStream

The LEGO Movie 2: The Second PartStream

BooksmartStream

HustlersStream

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Homo Perfectus

WE Day

SuccessionStream

The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!

The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!

The Royal Wedding Live With Cord and Tish!

Late Late Show With James Corden: Best of the Week

LA to VegasStream

The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish

Holmes & WatsonStream

Holmes & WatsonStream

IbizaStream

Vice

Access

No ActivityStream

No ActivityStream

I Love You, AmericaStream

I'm SorryStream