Will Ferrell: Summary

Recent Role:: Guest on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Gender:: Male

Birthday:: 7-16-1967

Birthplace:: Irvine, California, USA

Birth Name:: John William Ferrell

AKA:: Phil Reston

In 1986, Will graduated from University High School in Irvine, California. While he was in high school, Will made the daily morning announcements over the public access system in disguised voices. This is how he first became interested in performing. He graduated from University of Southern California with a degree in Sports Information. He was a former member of The Groundlings, an improv group in Los Angeles.

Will Ferrell tends to star in comedies more than anything else. He is a hilarious actor, one that anybody can enjoy watching onscreen. He often plays strange roles and does a great job at it. His superb comedic talent has so far landed him a multitude of starring roles in comedy hits such as Blades of Glory (2007), Stranger Than Fiction (2006), and Talladega Nights (2006) among others.

Will lives in both Los Angeles and New York City with wife Viveca Paulin. In 1986, Will graduated from University High School in Irvine, California. While he was in high school, Will made the daily morning announcements over the public access system in disguised voices. This is how he first became interested in performing. He graduated from University of Southern California with a degree in Sports Information. He was a former member of The Groundlings, an...

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cactusjack39
member since: Nov 1, 2008
Not that funny. ...Continue »
I will admit that he was funny on Saturday Night Live. But his solo career has been rather predictable and unfunny. I can't say that I have liked any of his movies as I thought they were all boring and uninteresting. Getting back to his career on SNL, he was really good. I guess that he was one of the best when he was on the show. To be honest, I think he needs to try a drama movie, jut to show his range as an actor. He has never been in a serious movie and I am curious how good an actor he is. Thank you.
05/27/09 06:47pm | report abuse
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JAMNaruto4
member since: Dec 7, 2007
I love this guy. The craziest comedian actor ever. ...Continue »
Will Ferrell is my absolute favorite comedian actor. All love every single one of his movies I saw. He was histerical in Talladega Nights, Blades of Glory, and oh the crazy Old School. I've never seen a crazier man. I loved in Talladega Nights where he thought he was on fire and took off his clothes and ran around in his tighty whities yelling for Oprah. And I loved the end when they ran to the finish line too. In Old School it was high -larious when they jumped out the car and grabbed that fat guy and Will Ferrell yelled not to tell any one or he would kill them. Will Ferrell is amazingly funny
07/08/08 10:27am | report abuse
9.5
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anvaartuatro140
member since: Nov 1, 2007
To be honest, I'm not really sure what to think of this guy. ...Continue »
Read the summary, it really says it all. But I'll go into detail just for you, because you were one of the select few that chose to read this, as many people just write reviews to level up, and not for public enrichment. That's what I do anyway. On to the review: He is talented, that is relevant. I used to see him as this friendly guy that made you laugh in a friendly non-perverted way, but as I grew older, I also became wiser. When I watched Blades of Glory, I was shocked to see him play a character that was a ver animated sex addict. And it kind of looks like he's going to be somewhat of a perv in this Jackie Moon movie coming to theaters, but most definetly not as bad as he was in Blades of Glory, if that's even possible. I guess nothing's wrong with being a perv, he's really good at it. So if that's his talent, then he should go with it.
02/15/08 01:03pm | report abuse
9.5
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nickel2006
member since: Jul 14, 2006
This guy is crazy! But in a good way. ...Continue »
Will Ferrel is a very talented and funny actor. Not the best of the funniest, but I enjoy most movies he is in. Will is original. He is always acting the part of a crazy or dumb person, but that what I like about him. I have seen him in Kicking & Screaming, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf and some others. I liked Elf a lot. It is one of my favorite movies. I didn't like Anchorman too much. I thought it was boring, but the only reason I watched it was because of Will Ferrell. I will continue to watch Will Ferell movies.
12/23/07 11:28am | report abuse
8.9
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meislost
member since: Mar 30, 2007
Will Ferrell is an actor best known for his appearances on Saturday Night Live. ...Continue »
Will was born John William on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. In high school, he used to do the daily morning announcements in many voices. In 1995, he was a feature cast member on the hit NBC show Saturday Night Live until 2002. On August 12, 2000, Will married actress Viveca Paulin. They have 2 children: two sons Magnus(born on March, 7, 2004) and Mathias(born on December 30, 2006). Will has a brother named Patrick who also co-starred with Will in the 2003 movie Elf. Will's height is 6'3"(1.91m). He is of Irish descent. He is often called by his nickname Wilf. His hit movies have been: Blades of Glory, Elf, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, and many more. In Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, his on-screen mother Jane Lynch is actually 7 years older than Will. I think Will is an awesome comedian, I give Will Ferrell an 8.9. Keep up the good work Will Ferrell!
12/02/07 07:27pm | report abuse