Date of Birth: June 17, 1970
Zodiac Sign: Gemini
Date of Death: *Will Forte is alive as of the latest update.*
Biography
Orville Willis Forte IV, known professionally as Will Forte, is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born on June 17, 1970, in Alameda County, California, Forte grew up in Lafayette, California. He attended Acalanes High School and later obtained a degree in History from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Forte initially embarked on a career in finance but soon realized his passion for comedy. He joined the renowned improvisational and sketch comedy group, The Groundlings, which laid the foundation for his comedic skills. His big break came when he joined the cast of “Saturday Night Live” (SNL) in 2002, where he became known for his quirky characters and hilarious sketches, including the memorable “MacGruber.” After leaving SNL in 2010, Forte’s career continued to flourish. He starred in and wrote the film adaptation of “MacGruber,” and gained critical acclaim for his role in Alexander Payne’s film “Nebraska” (2013). Forte also created and starred in the Fox comedy series “The Last Man on Earth,” which earned him nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award.
5 Interesting Facts about Will Forte
1. Will Forte has a background in finance and briefly worked as a financial broker before pursuing comedy.
2. He was a writer and producer for the television show “That ’70s Show” before joining SNL.
3. Forte’s character “MacGruber” from SNL was turned into a feature film in 2010 and later a TV series on Peacock in 2021.
4. He received critical acclaim for his role in the film “Nebraska,” earning a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male.
5. Forte is known for his dedication to his roles, including growing out his hair and beard for “The Last Man on Earth.”
5 Most Interesting Quotes from Will Forte
1. “The more you know who you are, and what you want, the less you let things upset you.”
2. “You can’t control how people will perceive what you do. You can only control what you do.”
3. “Being on ‘SNL’ was a dream come true, but it was also incredibly challenging and stressful.”
4. “I think the best comedy comes from real, grounded characters.”
5. “I love the freedom that comes with creating your own projects. You get to bring your own vision to life.”
Highest Net Worth Achieved
Will Forte’s highest net worth achieved is estimated to be around $14 million.
Children
Will Forte has one child, a daughter named Zoe Douglas Forte, born in February 2021, with his wife Olivia Modling.
Relevant Links
1. [Will Forte – IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0287182/
2. [Will Forte – Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Forte
3. [Will Forte on SNL – NBC](https://www.nbc.com/saturday-night-live/cast/will-forte-14786
