John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, United States, on July 16, 1967, is an American actor, writer and comedian. Young Will Ferrell first started performing comedic skits in school's talent shows. He began his professional career as a member of sketch comedy troupe "The Groundlings" in Los Angeles. Ferrell's breakthrough performance came in NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live (1995-2002) in various roles. He made his big screen debut in role as Mustafa in spy comedy film Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997). He landed his first starring role as Frank "The Tank" Richard in comedy movie Old School (2003). He got his Broadway debut in a one-man show "You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush" (2009), for which he was nominated for the Tony Award for Best Special Theatrical Event.
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Will Ferrell
July 16, 1967
57 years old
United States
Cancer
Blonde
Blue
6 ft 3 in | 191 cm
$160 Million
89 kg | 196 lbs
41 in | 103 cm
12 US | 45 EU
33 in | 83.5 cm
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Supporting Actor – Motion Picture for his role as Franz Liebkind in musical comedy film The Producers (2005).
He was nominated for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy for his role as Harold Crick in fantasy comedy drama movie Stranger Than Fiction (2006).
He played Ron Burgundy in comedy films:
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004)
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013), for which he won the American Comedy Award for Best Comedy Actor - Film
He portrayed Mugatu in comedy films:
Zoolander (2001)
Zoolander 2 (2016), for which he was nominated for the Kids' Choice Blimp Award for Favorite Villain
He voiced Megamind in animated superhero comedy films:
Megamind (2010)
Megamind: The Button of Doom (2011)
He voiced President Business / Lord Business in animated adventure comedy films:
The Lego Movie (2014), for which he was nominated for the BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award for Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019)
He portrayed Brad Whitaker in comedy drama films:
Daddy's Home (2015), for which he was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy
Daddy's Home 2 (2017), for which he was nominated for the Kids' Choice Blimp Award for Favorite Movie Actor
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role as Buddy in Christmas comedy movie Elf (2003).
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best On-Screen Team for his role as Frank "The Tank" Ricard in comedy film Old School (2003).
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy for his role as Dr. Rick Marshall in science fiction adventure comedy film Land of the Lost (2009).
He was nominated for the Imagen Foundation Award for Best Actor / Feature Film for his role as Armando Alvarez in crime action comedy movie Casa de mi Padre (2012).
He was nominated for the MTV Movie Award for Best Comedic Performance for his role as James King in comedy movie Get Hard (2015)
He was nominated for the Teen Choice Award for Choice Movie Actor: Comedy for his role as Jackie Moon in sports comedy movie Semi-Pro (2008).
He was nominated for the Kids' Choice Award for Favorite Movie Actor for his role as Lars Erickssong in musical comedy film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga (2020).
A Night at the Roxbury (1998) comedy as Steve Butabi
Step Brothers (2008) comedy as Brennan Huff
The Other Guys (2010) action comedy as Detective Allen Gamble
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) comedy as Federal Wildlife Marshal Willenholly
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (2006) sports comedy as Ricky Bobby
The House (2017) comedy as Scott Johansen
Holmes & Watson (2018) mystery buddy comedy as Sherlock Holmes
Impractical Jokers: The Movie (2020) comedy with Brian Quinn, Joe Gatto and James Murray
Downhill (2020) comedy drama in role as Pete
Drunk Parents (2019) comedy as Will the Bum
Between Two Ferns: The Movie (2019) comedy as Himself
Zeroville (2019) comedy drama as Rondell
Spirited (2022) musical comedy as Ghost of Christmas Present / Ebenezer Scrooge
Barbie (2023) comedy fantasy as Ynon Kreiz
He played various roles in Saturday Night Live (1995–2002), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program and the American Comedy Award for Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series.
He wrote and starred as George W. Bush in television special You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009), for which he was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Special and Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Special.
He produced and starred as Tom Willis in ABC television special Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's All in the Family and The Jeffersons (2019), for which won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Special (Live).
Eastbound & Down (2009-2012) HBO sports comedy series as Ashley Schaeffer
Funny or Die Presents (2010-2011) HBO sketch comedy show as Grant Measum, Will
He had recurring role as Shane Hunter in NBC satirical sitcom 30 Rock (2010-2012).
The Office (2011) NBC sitcom in role as Deangelo Vickers
He played Eric Jonrosh in IFC comedy miniseries The Spoils of Babylon (2014) and The Spoils Before Dying (2015).
No Activity (2017) CBS All Access comedy series as Adrian
The Shrink Next Door (2021) Apple TV+ psychological black comedy drama miniseries as Martin Markowitz
Attended Culverdale Elementary and Rancho San Joaquin Middle School in Irvine, California.
Graduated from University High School in Irvine (1990), with a B.A. degree in sports information.
Has English, German and Irish ancestry.
Has younger brother, Patrick.
He was awarded a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame located on 6767 Hollywood Boulevard in 2015.
He is a member of "The Frat Pack".
Founded comedy website Funny or Die in 2007, with Adam McKay.
Featured in music videos for:
Beastie Boys "Make Some Noise" (2011)
Red Hot Chili Peppers "Go Robot" (2016)
Gal Gadot & Friends "Imagine" (2020)
Became a part-owner of Los Angeles FC in 2016.
Good friend with John C. Reilly.
He is an atheist.
Lives in Los Angeles, Bend, Oregon and New York City.
He married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin, in 2000, they have three sons: Magnus Paulin Ferrell, Mattias Paulin Ferrell and Axel Paulin Ferrell.