Will Ferrell

Date of Birth: July 16, 1967

Zodiac Sign: Cancer

Biography

John William Ferrell, known professionally as Will Ferrell, is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer. Born on July 16, 1967, in Irvine, California, Ferrell first gained fame as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) from 1995 to 2002. He was known for his impersonations of public figures such as George W. Bush, Alex Trebek, and Harry Caray, and for creating memorable characters like the cheerleader Craig Buchanan. After leaving SNL, Ferrell transitioned to a successful career in film. He starred in a series of hit comedies, including “Old School” (2003), “Elf” (2003), “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby” (2006), “Step Brothers” (2008), and “The Other Guys” (2010). His unique brand of humor, characterized by a blend of absurdity and sincerity, has made him one of the most beloved figures in contemporary comedy. In addition to his work in film and television, Ferrell has also co-founded the comedy video website Funny or Die, served as an executive producer on various projects, and performed in theater productions. He is known for his charity work, particularly with Cancer for College, which provides college scholarships to cancer survivors.

5 Interesting Facts about Will Ferrell

1. Will Ferrell is a co-owner of the Los Angeles FC, a Major League Soccer team.

2. He once worked as a mall Santa Claus before his big break on “Saturday Night Live.”

3. Ferrell holds the distinction of being one of the highest-paid SNL cast members of all time.

4. He ran the Boston Marathon in 2003, finishing it in 4 hours and 2 minutes.

5. Will Ferrell has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, which he received in 2015.

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Will Ferrell

1. “I just want to be able to say that I did a film, a play, and a marathon all in the same year.”

2. “I’ve always wanted to be accepted by the people who are really into comedy.”

3. “I have only been funny about seventy-four percent of the time. Yes I think that is right. Seventy-four percent of the time.”

4. “I always forced myself to do crazy things in public. In college, I would walk into a party and turn off the stereo and say, ‘Let’s play some tunes!’”

5. “I’m a selective pack rat. There are a lot of things I have, but I also have a lot of things I don’t have.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

$160 million

Children

Will Ferrell has three children with his wife, Viveca Paulin. Their names are Magnus Paulin Ferrell (born in 2004), Mattias Paulin Ferrell (born in 2006), and Axel Paulin Ferrell (born in 2010).