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Will Ferrell

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5.1 Popularity Jul 16, 1967 (58 years old) Irvine, California, USA

John William Ferrell (/ˈfɛrəl/; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British A...

Biography

John William Ferrell (/ˈfɛrəl/; born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award, in addition to nomination for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In 2011, Farrell was honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 2015, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the best comedian in British GQ.

Ferrell established himself in the mid-1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he performed from 1995 to 2002, and has subsequently starred in a string of comedy films. After starring in the 2003 comedy film Old School, Ferrell became considered a member of the "Frat Pack", a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors who emerged in the late 1990s and the 2000s, including Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn, Paul Rudd, and brothers Owen and Luke Wilson. He founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007 with his former writing partner, Adam McKay.

Ferrell starred in comedy films such as A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Kicking & Screaming (2005), Talladega Nights (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Step Brothers (2008), The Other Guys (2010), Get Hard (2015), and Barbie (2023). 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), The Lego Movie film franchise (2014–2019), and Despicable Me 4 (2024). He also starred in and produced the documentary Will & Harper (2024) with writer Harper Steele.

Ferrell has received four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer on the drama series Succession (2018–2023) and the specials Live in Front of a Studio Audience (2019–2022). He also produced the series I'm Sorry (2017–2019), the series Dead to Me (2019–2022), and the series Drunk History (2013–2019). For his work on Broadway, he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Special Theatrical Event for his satirical portrayal of George W. Bush in You're Welcome America (2009).

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Filmography 299

2025
2025
2024
No Good Deed TV

Executive Producer

2024
The Charlie Puth Show TV

as Will Ferrell

2024
Will & Harper Movie

as Self

2024
Will & Harper Movie

Producer

2024
Despicable Me 4 Movie

as Maxime (voice)

2024
Am I OK? Movie

Producer

2024
The Roast of Tom Brady Movie

as Ron Burgundy

2024
Stupid Pet Tricks TV

as Ranger Jim

2023
May December Movie

Producer

2023
Quiz Lady Movie

as Terry McTeer

2023
Quiz Lady Movie

Producer

2023
Strays Movie

as Reggie (voice)

2023
Theater Camp Movie

Producer

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Not specified
Birthday July 16, 1967 (58 years old)
Place of Birth Irvine, California, USA
Also Known As John William "Will" Ferrell, John William Ferrell, Τζον Γουίλιαμ "Γούιλ" Φέρελ and 6 more
Years Active 1944 - 2025
Popularity 5.1
Career Stats
299 Total Credits
126 Movie Roles
85 TV Roles
12 Photos