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Will Ferrell

Birthday: July 6, 1967

Bio

Will Ferrel was born in Irvine, California where he attended University High School and was the kicker for the school's varsity football team. Ferrel then went on to college at the University of Southern California where he studied Sports Broadcasting. Upon graduating in 1990, Ferrel joined the comedy group, The Groundings.

Will Ferrel's career took off when he joined the cast of Saturday Night Live in 1995 until 2002. During his impressive tenure at SNL, Ferrel had supporting roles in several movies including several SNL skits turned movies like A Night at the Roxbury, Superstar, and The Ladies Man.

However, it was after Ferrel left SNL that he had his first starring role as Frank "The Tank" in Old School. Ever since, Ferrel has been an A-list comedy star with movies such as Anchormam, Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, and most recently, Semi-Pro.

News

Will Ferrell Poses for Land of the Lost Promo
Will Ferrell, Danny McBride and Anna Friel star in next summer's Land of the Lost. Collider has uncovered a photo of Ferrell alongside E... Full Story

Will Ferrell and Adam McKay Fuel Anchorman 2 Rumors
Wrier Adam McKay has teamed up again with Will Ferrell for the upcoming comedy Step Brothers. When these two sat down with ComingSoon. n... Full Story

Will Ferrell to Take on Two Face
Will Ferrell has signed on to star in Two Face, a dramedy scripted by Vince Gilligan (Hancock, Home Fries). As reported by Variety, Ferr... Full Story

Filmography

Semi-Pro (2008) ... Jackie Moon
Step Brothers (2008) ... Writer, Brennan Huff
Talladega Nights (2006) ... Writer, Ricky Bobby
Kicking and Screaming (2005) ... Phil Weston
Bewitched (2005) ... Jack Wyatt
The Producers (2005) ... Franz Liebkind
The Wendell Baker Story (2005) ... Dave
Anchorman (2004) ... Writer, Ron Burgundy
Starsky & Hutch (2004) ... Big Earl
Elf (2003) ... Buddy
Zoolander (2001) ... Mugatu
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001) ... Federal Wildlife Marshal Willenholly
Dick (1999) ... Bob Woodward
Superstar (1999) ... Sky Corrigan
A Night at the Roxbury (1998) ... Steve Butabi
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Pictures

Land of the Lost PromoComedic Co-Stars