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Known For
Actor
Birthday
(Sunday)
Height
191 cm (6'3")
Nationality
Languages
English, Spanish
Spouse
Viveca Paulin (2000)
Children
3 children: Axel Ferrell, Magnus Ferrell, Mattias Ferrell
Sibling
Patrick Ferrell
Education
University High School, The Groundlings, University of Southern California, USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Name Origin
English < Hebrew (יוֹחָנָן)
Popularity
Tier A -- 159,216 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 8
Notable
First credit at age 8 -- started as a child actor
Career
Career spanning 50 years (1975-2025)
Year context
Born in 1967 -- Six-Day War in the Middle East; Summer of Love; Lyndon B. Johnson was US president
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Sustainability
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Cultural Uplift
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Filmography (50)
AWARDS (6)
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Primetime Emmy Award
2019
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Primetime Emmy Award
2019
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MTV Comedic Genius Award
2013
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Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
2011
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Biography
John William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967)is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award, in addition to nomination for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In 2011, Farrell was honoured with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 2015, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the best comedian in British GQ.
Ferrell established himself in the mid-1990s as a cast member on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live, where he performed from 1995 to 2002, and has subsequently starred in a string of comedy films. After starring in the 2003 comedy film Old School, Ferrell became considered a member of the "Frat Pack", a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors who emerged in the late 1990s and the 2000s, including Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn, Paul Rudd, and brothers Owen and Luke Wilson. He founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007 with his former writing partner, Adam McKay.
Ferrell starred in comedy films such as A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Kicking & Screaming (2005), Talladega Nights (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Step Brothers (2008), The Other Guys (2010), Get Hard (2015), and Barbie (2023). He has also taken dramatic roles in Stranger than Fiction (2006), Everything Must Go (2010), and Downhill (2020). He has voiced roles in Curious George (2006), Megamind (2010), The Lego Movie film franchise (2014–2019), and Despicable Me 4 (2024). He also starred in and produced the documentary Will & Harper (2024) with writer Harper Steele.
Ferrell has received four Primetime Emmy Awards for his work as a producer on the drama series Succession (2018–2023) and the specials Live in Front of a Studio Audience (2019–2022). He also produced the series I'm Sorry (2017–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Will Ferrell?
Will Ferrell is 58 years old, born on .
Where was Will Ferrell born?
Will Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, USA.
What movies or shows has Will Ferrell been in?
Will Ferrell has 50 credits in our database. Notable titles include A Very Jonas Christmas Movie (2025), Despicable Me 4 (2024), Barbie (2023), Spirited (2022), The Menu (2022).
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