Will Ferrell
Date of birth: 1967-07-16
Place of birth: Irvine, California, USA
Known for: Acting
Also known as: John William "Will" Ferrell, John William Ferrell, William Ferrell
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 (2017–2019), the series Dead to Me (2019–2022), and the series Drunk History (2013–2019). For his work on Broadway, he received a Tony Award nomination for Best Special Theatrical Event for his satirical portrayal of George W. Bush in You're Welcome America (2009).
Movie Credits
Stranger Than Fiction
2006-09-09
Harold Crick is a lonely IRS agent whose mundane existence is transformed when he hears a mysterious
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
1997-05-02
As a swinging fashion photographer by day and a groovy British superagent by night, Austin Powers is
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back
2001-08-22
When Jay and Silent Bob learn that their comic-book alter egos, Bluntman and Chronic, have been sold
Elf
2003-11-07
When young Buddy falls into Santa's gift sack on Christmas Eve, he's transported back to the North P
Old School
2003-02-21
Three friends attempt to recapture their glory days by opening up a fraternity near their alma mater
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
2004-06-28
It's the 1970s and San Diego anchorman Ron Burgundy is the top dog in local TV, but that's all about
Step Brothers
2008-07-25
Brennan Huff and Dale Doback might be grown men. But that doesn't stop them from living at home and
The Wendell Baker Story
2005-08-03
Luke Wilson plays a good-hearted ex-con who gets a job in a retirement hotel. Three elderly resident
A Night at the Roxbury
1998-10-01
Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the
Bewitched
2005-06-21
Thinking he can overshadow an unknown actress in the part, an egocentric actor unknowingly gets a wi
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
2006-08-04
The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big,
Wedding Crashers
2005-07-13
John and his buddy, Jeremy are emotional criminals who know how to use a woman's hopes and dreams fo
Blades of Glory
2007-03-30
When a much-publicized ice-skating scandal strips them of their gold medals, two world-class athlete
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
2004-12-28
While Ron Burgundy's rivalry with Veronica Corningstone escalates quickly, a group of unprofessional
Semi-Pro
2008-02-28
Jackie Moon is the owner, promoter, coach, and star player of the Flint Michigan Tropics of the Amer
Starsky & Hutch
2004-03-05
Join uptight David Starsky and laid-back Ken "Hutch" Hutchinson as they're paired for the first time
Curious George
2006-02-10
When The Man in the Yellow Hat befriends Curious George in the jungle, they set off on a non-stop, f
Kicking & Screaming
2005-05-13
Phil Weston has been unathletic his entire life. In college he failed at every sport that he tried o
Zoolander
2001-09-28
Clear the runway for Derek Zoolander, VH1's three-time male model of the year. His face falls when h
The Other Guys
2010-08-06
Unlike their heroic counterparts on the force, desk-bound NYPD detectives Gamble and Hoitz garner no
Melinda and Melinda
2004-12-22
While dining out with friends, Sy suggests the difficulty of separating comedy from tragedy. To illu
537 Votes
2020-10-21
Documentary chronicling the political machinations that led to the unprecedented, contested outcome
The Producers
2005-12-25
Broadway producer Max Bialystock and his accountant, Leo Bloom plan to make money by charming wealth
Superstar
1999-10-08
Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kiss
Winter Passing
2006-02-07
Actress Reese Holden has been offered a small fortune by a book editor if she can secure for publica
The Landlord
2007-04-17
An angry landlord hassles her behind-in-rent tenant.
Megamind
2010-10-28
After Megamind, a highly intelligent alien supervillain, defeats his long-time nemesis Metro Man, Me
Strays
2023-08-17
When Reggie is abandoned on the mean city streets by his lowlife owner, Doug, Reggie is certain that
Will Ferrell: You're Welcome America - A Final Night with George W. Bush
2009-03-14
After playing George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live for many years, funny man Will Ferrell brings hi
Everything Must Go
2011-05-13
When an alcoholic relapses, causing him to lose his wife and his job, he holds a yard sale on his fr
Dick
1999-08-04
Two high school girls wander off during a class trip to the White House and meet President Richard N
The Ladies Man
2000-10-13
Because of his salacious language, late-night radio advice-show host Leon Phelps, along with his swe
Land of the Lost
2009-06-05
On his latest expedition, has-been scientist Dr. Rick Marshall is sucked into a space-time vortex al
Ricky Bobby: Sports Century
2006-07-17
Ricky is used to win everything. When he is challenged by his new oponent, he has to find his limits
Casa de Mi Padre
2012-03-15
Scheming of a way to save their father's ranch, the Alvarez brothers find themselves in a war with M
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
2009-05-29
Don Ready is many things, but he is best-known as an extraordinary salesman. When a car dealership i
Megamind: The Button of Doom
2011-02-25
For their first day on the job as the new protectors of Metro City, Megamind and Minion are selling
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell - Volume 3
2010-08-03
The third volume of clips featuring Will Ferrell.
The Campaign
2012-08-09
Two rival politicians compete to win an election to represent their small North Carolina congression
Tim and Eric's Billion Dollar Movie
2012-03-02
Two guys get a billion dollars to make a movie, only to watch their dream run off course.
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
2013-12-18
With the 70s behind him, San Diego's top rated newsman, Ron Burgundy, returns to take New York's fir
The Internship
2013-06-07
Two recently laid-off men in their 40s try to make it as interns at a successful Internet company wh
Barbie
2023-07-19
Barbie and Ken are having the time of their lives in the colorful and seemingly perfect world of Bar
The Lego Movie
2014-02-06
An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited
SpongeBob's Truth or Square
2009-11-16
It's the Krusty Krab's eleventy-seventh anniversary, and the nostalgia has SpongeBob, Squidward, Pat
Get Hard
2015-03-26
When obscenely rich hedge-fund manager James is convicted of fraud and sentenced to a stretch in San
You're Cordially Invited
2025-01-29
When two weddings are accidentally booked on the same day at the same venue, each bridal party is ch
Daddy's Home
2015-12-25
The story of a mild-mannered radio executive who strives to become the best stepdad ever to his wife
NBC 75th Anniversary Special
2002-05-05
A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.
Will & Harper
2024-09-12
When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell
2002-09-28
The best skits from Will Ferrell's days on Saturday Night Live 1995-2002
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Will Ferrell - Volume 2
2004-09-07
In all of Saturday Night Live history, one of the greatest of the greats is Will Ferrell, and this i
SNL Presents: A Very Gilly Christmas
2009-12-17
Holiday special including brand-new material with Alec Baldwin, Steve Martin, the infamous troublema
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Jimmy Fallon
2005-01-25
Jimmy Fallon went from being one of Saturday Night Live's biggest fans to being one of it's biggest
The Procedure
2007-08-01
Christopher is under a lot of stress at work and decides to undergo a surgical procedure that makes
The Love We Make
2011-09-10
"The Love We Make", a film directed by Albert Maysles ("Gimme Shelter") and Bradley Kaplan, follows
Zeroville
2019-09-19
A young actor arrives in Hollywood in 1969 during a transitional time in the Industry.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Commercial Parodies
2006-05-23
Since the creation of Saturday Night Live in the 1970s, one of the signatures of the show has been i
Despicable Me 4
2024-06-20
Gru and Lucy and their girls—Margo, Edith and Agnes—welcome a new member to the Gru family, Gru Jr.,
Earth to America
2005-11-20
Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environme
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
1999-06-08
When diabolical genius Dr. Evil travels back in time to steal superspy Austin Powers's ‘mojo,’ Austi
Zoolander 2
2016-02-06
Derek and Hansel are modelling again when an opposing company attempts to take them out from the bus
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998-01-01
Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Phil Hartman
1998-01-01
Classic Saturday Night Live skits featuring the hilarious Phil Hartman.
Comedy Central Roast of Justin Bieber
2015-03-30
Several roasters, and the master himself Kevin Hart, make fun of Justin Bieber.
Quiz Lady
2023-09-09
A brilliant but tightly wound, gameshow-obsessed young woman, Anne, and her estranged, train-wreck o
Pickled
2022-11-17
A new sport will get its close-up with a tournament of all-star teams battling it out for charity an
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Chris Kattan
2003-09-07
Have a good look at the Mango, Mr. Peepers, Suel Forrester, The DeMarco and many more from the high-
A Deadly Adoption
2015-06-20
Things go awry when an author and his wife welcome a pregnant woman into their home, with plans to a
The House
2017-06-29
When Scott and Kate Johansen’s daughter gets into the college of her dreams it’s cause for celebrati
Ferrell Takes the Field
2015-09-12
A documentary that follows Will Ferrell as he takes the field in five Major League Baseball training
The Roast of Tom Brady
2024-05-05
Offensive lines. Full-contact comedy. Kevin Hart hosts this all-star roast of NFL legend Tom Brady.
Saturday Night Live: The Best of Molly Shannon
2001-04-15
Shannon's unmistakable comedy antics are in full effect in this collection of sketches from SNL's wi
Daddy's Home 2
2017-11-09
Brad and Dusty must deal with their intrusive fathers during the holidays.
Holmes & Watson
2018-12-25
Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buck
Boat Trip
2002-10-01
Two guys whose love lives are a wreck look forward to finding ladies on the high seas. Unfortunately
A Bucket of Blood
1995-09-12
Walter Paisley, a busboy at a cappuccino bar called the Jabberjaw, is praised as a genius after he k
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party
2004-11-17
Directed by the wife of 'That Kevin Smith', Jennifer Schwalbach Smith, a feature length documentary
Criminal Hearts
1996-02-15
A jilted woman out for revenge picks up a hitchhiker running from police. An innocent road trip beco
Good Cop, Baby Cop
2007-06-30
A man is who has shot people is being beat up by a baby cop named Angel
The Suburbans
1999-10-29
The Suburbans, a one-hit-wonder new wave band from the '80s, reunite at their bassist's wedding, whe
A.C. Green: Iron Virgin
2016-05-13
He played in a record 1,192 consecutive NBA games. As a power forward for the Los Angeles Lakers, he
Drowning Mona
2000-03-03
The recently deceased Mona Dearly was many things: an abusive wife, a domineering mother, a loud-mou
The Thin Pink Line
1998-10-07
A film crew in search of a new documentary project determines to find a wrongfully imprisoned death-
Men Seeking Women
1997-03-08
Three best friends mess up their already flagging love lives with an ill-fated bet. They each put tw
Fight for Your Right Revisited
2011-04-22
Fight for Your Right Revisited stars Danny McBride, Seth Rogen, and Elijah Wood as the "young" Beast
The 2018 Rose Parade Hosted by Cord & Tish
2018-01-01
Floats, bands, horses! Watch Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan host The 2018 Rose Parade live. Don't
Bat Fight with Will Ferrell
2009-02-01
It's a game of honor and diplomacy....
The Royal Wedding Live with Cord and Tish!
2018-05-19
Broadcast legends Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan are heading across the pond to host the Royal Wed
The Concert for New York City
2001-10-20
The Concert for New York City (2001) captures the star-studded benefit held at Madison Square Garden
Downhill
2020-02-06
Barely escaping an avalanche during a family ski vacation in the Alps, a married couple is thrown in
The Prince of Fashion
A father brings his son to Paris for Men's Fashion Week.
The 2019 Rose Parade with Cord & Tish
2019-01-01
Cord Hosenbeck and Tish Cattigan return for their annual round of live Rose Parade coverage. Cord Ho
The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part
2019-02-06
It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEG
Star Wars Spoofs
2011-01-01
The farce is strong with this one! Enjoy a hilarious collection of Star Wars movie scene spoofs and
MTV Reloaded
2003-05-13
In this MTV short film parody of The Matrix Reloaded, Justin Timberlake and Seann William Scott must
Live in Front of a Studio Audience: Norman Lear's "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons"
2019-05-22
Celebrities re-create an original episode each from "All in the Family" and "The Jeffersons."
Between Two Ferns: The Movie
2019-09-20
Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show,
Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga
2020-06-26
Two small-town singers chase their pop star dreams at a global music competition, where high stakes,
Spirited
2022-11-10
Each Christmas Eve, the Ghost of Christmas Present selects one dark soul to be reformed by a visit f
The Women of SNL
2010-11-01
A look back at some of the funniest female characters and sketches in SNL's 39-year history.
Untitled The Legend of Cocaine Island Remake
Will Ferrell will star in & produce a film based on Netflix documentary, The Legend of Cocaine Islan
Green Team
2007-11-19
McKay, Ferrell and Reilly form a Green Team to save our polluted environment.
Old School: Orientation
2003-06-10
Behind the scenes of Old School
Drunk Parents
2019-02-08
Two drunk parents attempt to hide their ever increasing financial difficulties from their daughter a
Feeding America Comedy Festival
2020-05-10
All-star comics perform in support of Feeding America.
Impractical Jokers: The Movie
2020-02-21
The story of a humiliating high school mishap from 1992 that sends the Impractical Jokers on the roa
David
2020-09-10
David needs help. So does David. A severely depressed man reaches out for an emergency therapy sessi
VOMO: Vote or Miss Out
2020-09-14
Some of the biggest names in comedy and music come together for a nonpartisan comedy special event t
John and Will's Animal Choices
2011-01-28
Saturday Night Live: 25th Anniversary Special
1999-09-25
A TV special celebrating the 25th anniversary of Saturday Night Live. Before a celebrity audience, m
Presidential Reunion
2010-03-02
In this Funny or Die short, Barack Obama has the opportunity to meet all the former U.S. presidents
Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special
2003-09-14
Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many
I Spy
2002-10-31
When the Switchblade, the most sophisticated prototype stealth fighter created yet, is stolen from t
Playing POTUS
Explores the uniquely American tradition of presidential parody, a bold art form that has transforme
Street Justice
A man goes about taking justice into his own hands.
Judgment Day
A young convict fresh out of prison takes a reality TV courtroom hostage, blaming the megalomaniac T
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
2025-02-14
Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringi
Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music
2025-01-27
Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos
Tough Guys
Tired of being disposable, two henchmen break free from the criminal underworld and rewrite the rule
Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special
2025-08-22
"Not So Fast, My Friend: A Lee Corso Special" pays tribute to Lee Corso, a beloved figure in college
Elf: Buddy's Sing & Cheer Along Edition
Join Buddy the Elf on a joyful Christmas adventure—now with songs and cheers you can join in! Spread
A Very Jonas Christmas Movie
2025-11-10
Kevin, Nick, and Joe Jonas face a series of escalating obstacles as they struggle to make it from Lo
Saturday Night Live in the '90s: Pop Culture Nation
2007-05-06
A retrospective of "Saturday Night Live" during the 1990's. Includes interviews with the cast and cr
Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time and Again
2010-04-15
Documentary looking back at the history of Saturday Night Live, focusing on the years 2000-2009.