Will Ferrell is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer who gained recognition for his work on the sketch comedy show “Saturday Night Live” (SNL). Ferrell is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer.
Will Ferrell’s Bio, Age
Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967, in Irvine, California, USA. He is the son of Betty Kay who was a teacher and Roy Lee Ferrell Jr. who played saxophone and keyboards for the Righteous Brothers. Both of his parents were born in Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina before moving to California in 1964.
Educational Background
Will Ferrell went to University High School, Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, and Turtle Rock Elementary all in Irvine. Ferrell was a member of his high school’s varsity football team. Ferrell went to the University of Southern California following high school. He participated actively in the Delta Tau Delta fraternity while pursuing a degree in sports broadcasting and information.
Career
Will Ferrell rose to fame in the mid-1990s as a cast member of the sketch comedy Saturday Night Live. Soon after, he began pursuing a full-time acting career and has since established himself as one of the country’s most talented and successful actors.
Ferrell appeared in several films during his time on Saturday Night Live, including Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997), A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Superstar (1999), The Ladies Man (2000), Dick (1999), Drowning Mona (2000), Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back (2001), and Zoolander (2001).
In Old School (2003), he played Frank “The Tank” Richard, his first leading role after his departure from Saturday Night Live. Ferrell received a nomination for Best Comedic Performance at the MTV Movie Awards for his work in the hit movie Old School.
Some of his most famous film roles include “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy,” “Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby,” “Step Brothers,” “Elf,” and “The Other Guys,” among others. He has also lent his voice to animated films like “Megamind” and “The Lego Movie.”
As a result of his success in comedic roles in movies like Melinda and Melinda, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, and Starsky & Hutch in 2004 and 2005, Ferrell gained a reputation as one of Hollywood’s “Frat Pack” actors.
In addition to acting, Ferrell has produced and written for both film and television. He co-founded the comedy website Funny or Die, which features original comedy videos and sketches. He’s received several awards and nominations for his work, including Emmy nominations for his time on SNL.
Is Will Ferrell one of the highest-paid actors?
During Will Ferrell’s Golden Age, he was literally one of the highest-paid actors in Hollywood, earning $20 million per movie for several years (some of his $20M payday work include Kicking & Screaming, Bewitched, Talladega Nights, Semi-Pro, and Land of the Lost).