Will Ferrell biography, actor, net worth, married, wife

<< Back

Edit Mode: Will Ferrell

Email *

If we need to contact you, we will contact you on this email.

Full Name *

Your name please so that we can credit your work.

Main Text *

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<a href="/biography/will-ferrell">John William Ferrell</a> was born on July 16, 1967, in Irvine, California, to Roy Lee Ferrell, a musician, and Betty Kay Ferrell, a schoolteacher. He spent his childhood in Irvine alongside his younger brother. Ferrell attended Turtle Rock Elementary School, followed by Rancho San Joaquin Middle School, and later graduated from University High School in Irvine.

The structured and somewhat uneventful atmosphere of Irvine is often credited with sparking his creative interest in comedy. During his school years, he frequently sought to entertain classmates by crafting jokes and participating in various comedic performances—many of which he wrote himself. Ferrell pursued higher education at the University of Southern California, where he earned a degree in sports information in 1990.

<h2>Start in Comedy and The Groundlings</h2>
After college, Ferrell worked a series of odd jobs before moving to Los Angeles to pursue a career in comedy. In 1994, he joined the renowned improv comedy troupe The Groundlings, which helped him refine his comedic voice and stage presence. Prior to this, Ferrell appeared in small television roles on shows such as Living Single and Grace Under Fire.

<h2>Breakthrough with Saturday Night Live</h2>
Ferrell’s major breakthrough came in 1995 when he became a cast member on Saturday Night Live (SNL). His talent for impersonations—most notably <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_W._Bush">George W. Bush</a>, <a href="/biography/alex-trebek">Alex Trebek</a>, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harry_Caray">Harry Caray</a>—earned him widespread acclaim. He remained on SNL until 2002, leaving with a solid reputation and a loyal fan base that would follow him into his film career.

<h2>Film Career and Notable Roles</h2>
Although Ferrell made an uncredited film debut as a newscaster in the 1994 movie Criminal Hearts, his major film roles began shortly after his success on SNL. His early film appearances included Mustafa in Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery (1997) and Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me (1999), as well as Al in Men Seeking Women (1997).

Ferrell’s career gained momentum in the 2000s with standout performances in a series of successful comedies. Notable roles include Jacobim Mugatu in Zoolander (2001), Frank "The Tank" Ricard in Old School (2003), Buddy in Elf (2003), and <a href="/biography/will-ferrell">Ron Burgundy</a> in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). He continued to demonstrate his comedic range in films such as Wedding Crashers (2005), Stranger Than Fiction (2006), Blades of Glory (2007), Daddy’s Home (2015), and Zoolander 2 (2016).

[page-break]

<h2>Television Appearances</h2>
In addition to his film work, Ferrell has appeared in various television shows. Noteworthy roles include Bob Whitely in Strangers with Candy (2000), Dave in Undeclared (2001), and Ashley Schaeffer in Eastbound & Down (2009). He has also made guest appearances as himself in shows such as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Man_vs._Wild">Man vs. Wild</a> (2009) and The Jim Gaffigan Show (2016).

<h2>Personal Life and Net Worth</h2>
Will Ferrell has been married to Swedish <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Полин,_Вивека">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Полин,_Вивека">Viveca Paulin</a> since 2000. The couple has three sons: <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Magnus_Ferrell">Magnus Paulin Ferrell</a>, born in 2004; Mattias Paulin Ferrell; and Axel Paulin Ferrell. The family resides in Los Angeles and is known to maintain a relatively private lifestyle despite Ferrell’s public profile.

According to multiple sources, Ferrell's estimated net worth is approximately $160 million, primarily accumulated through his work in film, television, and production ventures.

Source *

Source you received the information from. eg. personal experiences, acquaintances, web-links, etc

Comment *

Briefly describe the changes you made.

Warning! All fields are required. Empty fields won't allow the form to be submitted and your changes will be lost.
Once the changes are submitted they cannot be edited again until your submission is reviewed.