Will Ferrell Biography

Will Ferrell, Comedian

Born as	John William Ferrell
Occup.	Comedian
From	USA
Spouse	Viveca Paulin (2000)
Born	July 16, 1967 Irvine, California, USA
Age	56 years

Early Life and Education
John William Ferrell, more notoriously referred to as Will Ferrell, was born on July 16, 1967, in Irvine, California, USA. His moms and dads, Roy Lee Ferrell Jr. and Betty Kay Ferrell, were artists and entertainers themselves. Nevertheless, they separated when Will was just eight years of ages. Regardless of the separation, both parents played a vital function in the lives of Will and his sibling, Patrick Ferrell.

Growing up, Will was a sports enthusiast and even used his high school's football team in Irvine, where he attended University High School. He later participated in the University of Southern California (USC) and finished in 1990 with a degree in Sports Information.

Early Career
Will Ferrell began checking out funny while he was still in college as a member of the funny sketch group, The Groundlings. It was throughout this phase when he developed some of his most famous characters that would later appear on Saturday Night Live (SNL). These characters include Craig the Spartan, Harry Caray, and Ron Burgundy.

In 1995, Ferrell auditioned and was picked as a cast member of NBC's renowned variety show Saturday Night Live. During his seven-year period at SNL, his impressions of public figures like George W. Bush and his collaborations with fellow cast members like Ana Gasteyer, Chris Kattan, and Molly Shannon helped move his profession and make him a home name.

Film and Television Success
Will Ferrell transitioned into a successful film profession after leaving SNL in 2002. Some of his most significant movies include:

1. Traditional (2003) - Working together with stars Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn, Ferrell played Frank "The Tank" Ricard, who assisted to revive their college days by forming a fraternity house.
2. Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) - Co-written with director Adam McKay, this movie showcased Ferrell as the titular Ron Burgundy, a pompous news anchor.
3. Step Brothers (2008) - Once once again working with Adam McKay, Ferrell and co-star John C. Reilly played immature, out of work stepbrothers required to live together.
4. Elf (2003) - Ferrell starred as Buddy, a large elf who ventures to New York City to locate his biological father, played by James Caan.

Ferrell continued his tv success by making visitor appearances on popular programs, most especially reprising his function as George W. Bush on SNL. In 2009, he looked like a guest star on the NBC sitcom The Office as Deangelo Vickers. In addition to movie and television, Ferrell co-founded the popular funny site Funny or Die with Adam McKay in 2007.

Personal Life
Will Ferrell married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin in August 2000. Together, they have 3 boys: Magnus, Mattias, and Axel. They currently reside in Los Angeles, California. Ferrell is also known for his humanitarian activities, including supporting cancer research study, autism awareness, and a number of environmental causes.

Awards and Recognitions
Throughout his career, Will Ferrell has received numerous awards and elections, including 2 Primetime Emmy Awards and 3 Golden Globe elections. In 2011, he got the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, which is the highest honor in American comedy.

In conclusion, Will Ferrell is a prominent and talented comedian who has actually amused audiences through his charismatic efficiencies on Saturday Night Live, numerous successful films, and tv appearances. As he continues to make people laugh, Ferrell unquestionably stays among the most iconic comics of his generation.

Our collection contains 7 quotes who is written / told by Will.

Related authors: George W. Bush (President), James Caan (Actor), Mark Twain (Author), Ana Gasteyer (Comedian), Nicole Sullivan (Actress), Jon Heder (Actor), Luke Wilson (Actor), John C. Reilly (Actor), Christina Applegate (Actress), Anna Friel (Actress)

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7 Famous quotes by Will Ferrell

"I have only been funny about seventy four per cent of the time. Yes I think that is right. Seventy-four per cent of the time"

"Often times I'm confronted with a quote that I don't remember saying. So, on one hand it's very flattering, it is just so surreal"

"Saturday Night Live is such a comedy boot camp in a way, because you get to work with so many different people who come in to host the show and you get thrown into so many situations and learn how to think on your feet, so filmmaking actually feels slow, in a good way"

"James Caan told me at the end of filming 'Elf' that he had been waiting through the whole film for me to be funny - and I never was"

"A lot of people have gotten into comedy because of certain influences in their lives or events that were painful, and I really have wracked my brain to figure it out. I pretty much have had a normal childhood. Maybe it was too normal"

"All you have in comedy, in general, is just going with your instincts. You can only hope that other people think that what you think is funny is funny. I don't have an answer but I just try to plough straight ahead"

"I think a lot of the instincts you have doing comedy are really the same for doing drama, in that it's essentially about listening. The way I approach comedy, is you have to commit to everything as if it's a dramatic role, meaning you play it straight"