Will Ferrell

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Will Ferrell

John William Ferrell, known as Will Ferrell, is an acclaimed American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is distinguished for his main comedic roles in films and his work as a television producer. Ferrell's career began in the mid-1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live. His role in the 2003 comedy film Old School cemented his place among leading Hollywood comic actors of the late 1990s and 2000s. He co-founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007.

Overs the years, Ferrell has starred in comedy films such as Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Kicking & Screaming (2005), Talladega Nights (2006), and many more. He has also taken dramatic roles in Stranger than Fiction (2006), Everything Must Go (2010), and Downhill (2020). He has voiced roles in Curious George (2006), Megamind (2010), and The Lego Movie film franchise (2014–2019). He also co-starred in and produced the 2024 documentary Will & Harper. Ferrell has received four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer on the drama series Succession and the comedy specials Live in Front of a Studio Audience.

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Given Name: John William Ferrell

Born: Irvine, California, U.S.

Citizenship: United States

Birthday: July 16, 1967

Occupations: Actor, Comedian, Producer, Writer

Years Active: 1994-present

Children: 3

Spouses: Viveca Paulin

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