Will Ferrell(I)
- Producer
- Actor
- Writer
John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and RoyLee Ferrell,Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Ferrell became interested in performing while a student at University High School in Irvine, where he made his school's daily morning announcements over the public address system in disguised voices. He started as a member of the Los Angeles comedy/improvisation group The Groundlings, where fellow cast membersAna Gasteyer,Maya Rudolphand formerSaturday Night Live (1975)repertory players such asLaraine Newman,Jon LovitzandPhil Hartmanbegan their careers. It was there he metChris Kattanand the two became good friends and both went on toSaturday Night Live (1975)later. He has also appeared on several television programs, includingStrangers with Candy (1999),Grace Under Fire (1993)andLiving Single (1993)during his time at The Groundlings. Will also lent his voice to the armless and legless dad of cartoon family "The Oblongs".
In 1995 he became a feature cast member atSaturday Night Live (1975)during the show's rapid re-casting. He was declared quite possibly the worst cast member ever during his first season. However, his talents of impersonations and range of characters shot him forward to making him arguably the greatestSaturday Night Live (1975)cast member ever. During his seven year run he is one of the few cast members to ever be nominated for an Emmy for a performance and playedGeorge W. Bushduring the 2000 elections. He has appeared in everySaturday Night Live (1975)movie since his premiere on the show in 1995. In 2002 he leftSaturday Night Live (1975)and was the only cast member to ever receive a farewell from all the current cast members at the end of the season finale show. Since leaving the show Will has pursued a career in films. In 2000, he marriedViveca Paulin,and lives in L.A.
A graduate of the University of Southern California, Ferrell became interested in performing while a student at University High School in Irvine, where he made his school's daily morning announcements over the public address system in disguised voices. He started as a member of the Los Angeles comedy/improvisation group The Groundlings, where fellow cast membersAna Gasteyer,Maya Rudolphand formerSaturday Night Live (1975)repertory players such asLaraine Newman,Jon LovitzandPhil Hartmanbegan their careers. It was there he metChris Kattanand the two became good friends and both went on toSaturday Night Live (1975)later. He has also appeared on several television programs, includingStrangers with Candy (1999),Grace Under Fire (1993)andLiving Single (1993)during his time at The Groundlings. Will also lent his voice to the armless and legless dad of cartoon family "The Oblongs".
In 1995 he became a feature cast member atSaturday Night Live (1975)during the show's rapid re-casting. He was declared quite possibly the worst cast member ever during his first season. However, his talents of impersonations and range of characters shot him forward to making him arguably the greatestSaturday Night Live (1975)cast member ever. During his seven year run he is one of the few cast members to ever be nominated for an Emmy for a performance and playedGeorge W. Bushduring the 2000 elections. He has appeared in everySaturday Night Live (1975)movie since his premiere on the show in 1995. In 2002 he leftSaturday Night Live (1975)and was the only cast member to ever receive a farewell from all the current cast members at the end of the season finale show. Since leaving the show Will has pursued a career in films. In 2000, he marriedViveca Paulin,and lives in L.A.
What Roles Has Will Ferrell Turned Down?
What Roles Has Will Ferrell Turned Down?
Did you know that Will Ferrell nixed making a sequel toElf?See what other roles he has passed on during his career.
