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Will Ferrell

Ferrell at the premiere of Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story, December 2007
Born John William Ferrell
July 16, 1967 (1967-07-16) (age 40)
Irvine, California, U.S.A.
Occupation comedian, impressionist, writer, actor, voice actor
Years active 1995 ─ present
Spouse(s) Viveca Paulin
(2000 — present)

John William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967)[1] is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American comedian, actor, voice actor, and writer who first established himself as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, and has since gone on to a successful film career, starring in the comedies A Night at the Roxbury (1998), Old School, Elf (both 2003), Anchorman (2004), Kicking & Screaming (2005), Talladega Nights, Stranger than Fiction (both 2006), Blades of Glory (2007) and Semi-Pro (2008). Walk Hard The Dewey Cox Story is a 2007 American Comedy film, directed by Jake Kasdan and starring John C Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Irvine ( is an incorporated city in Orange County California, United States The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh An impressionist is a performer whose act consists of giving the "impression" of being someone else by imitating the other person's voice and mannerisms A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. The Golden Globe Awards are American awards for motion pictures and Television programs given out each year during a formal dinner The United States of America —commonly referred to as the A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City A Night at the Roxbury is a 1998 Comedy film based on a recurring skit on Television 's long-running Saturday Night Live. Old School is a 2003 comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days Elf is a 2003 Christmas -themed Comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and released in the United States on November 7 Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a Comedy film which was released on July 9, 2004. Kicking & Screaming is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by Jesse Dylan starring Will Ferrell. Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 Comedy film about NASCAR racing Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American Dramedy Film. The film is directed by Marc Forster, written by Zach Blades of Glory is a 2007 American Comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and starring Will Ferrell and Semi-Pro is a 2008 American sports Comedy film from New Line Cinema. He is considered a member of the frat pack, a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors of the late 1990s and 2000s including Jack Black, Ben Stiller, Steve Carell, Vince Vaughn, and brothers Owen and Luke Wilson. The "Frat Pack" is a 1990s-2000s era nickname given to a group of male Hollywood comedy actors who have appeared together in many of the highest grossing comedy movies Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician. Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller (born November 30 1965 is an Emmy Award -winning American Comedian, actor Film producer and director Steven John "Steve" Carell (born August 16, 1962) is a Golden Globe - and Screen Actors Guild Award -winning American Vincent Anthony "Vince" Vaughn (born March 28, 1970) is an American Film actor. Owen Cunningham Wilson (born November 18, 1968) is an Academy Award -nominated American Actor and Writer. Luke Cunningham Wilson (born September 21, 1971) is an American film actor

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Biography

Early life

Ferrell was born John William Ferrell in Irvine, California,[2] the son of Kay (née Overman), a teacher, and Lee Ferrell, a keyboardist for The Righteous Brothers[3]. Irvine ( is an incorporated city in Orange County California, United States Lee Ferrell is a Musician ( Keyboardist and Saxophonist) for the band The Righteous Brothers, which he joined in 1967 The Righteous Brothers were the Musical duo of Bill Medley and Bobby Hatfield. He attended University High School in Irvine CA, and was a kicker for the school's varsity football team. Placekicker, or simply kicker ( PK or K) is the title of the player in American and Canadian football who is responsible for the American football, known in the United States and Canada simply as football, is a competitive Team sport known for mixing strategy with [4] He enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he studied Sports Broadcasting and graduated with a degree in Sports Information. The University of Southern California (commonly referred to as USC, SC, Southern California, and incorrectly He is also a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity. Delta Tau Delta ( ΔΤΔ, DTD or " Delts " is a US -based international college fraternity. After graduating in 1990, Ferrell developed his improvisation skills as a member of the comedy group The Groundlings. Improvisational theatre (also known as improv or impro) is a form of Theatre in which the Actors use Improvisational acting techniques The Groundlings is an Improvisational comedy troupe based in Los Angeles, California, USA He was shown in his 7th grade yearbook at Rancho San Joaquin Intermediate School as "John Ferrell" (1980). The yearbook reflects that he made the Principal's Honor Roll that year, although he does not appear in the corresponding group photo.

Saturday Night Live

Will Ferrell (as Alex Trebek, left) and Darrell Hammond (as Sean Connery, right) in the famous Saturday Night Live sketch "Celebrity Jeopardy!."
Will Ferrell (as Alex Trebek, left) and Darrell Hammond (as Sean Connery, right) in the famous Saturday Night Live sketch "Celebrity Jeopardy!. George Alexander "Alex" Trebek (born July 22 1940 is an Emmy Award -winning Canadian - American Darrell Hammond (born October 8, 1955) is an American Comedian who has been a cast member of Saturday Night Live (SNL Sir Thomas Sean Connery (born August 25 1930) is an Academy Award - Golden Globe - and BAFTA Award -winning Scottish Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City Celebrity Jeopardy! was a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live. "

Ferrell joined Saturday Night Live in 1995 and left in 2002 after a successful 7 year tenure. Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City

During his time on SNL, Ferrell made a name for himself with his impersonations, which included:

Will Ferrell as Gene Frenkle of Blue Öyster Cult in the famous Saturday Night Live sketch More Cowbell
Will Ferrell as Gene Frenkle of Blue Öyster Cult in the famous Saturday Night Live sketch More Cowbell

His original characters included "Morning Latte" co-host Tom Wilkins, Ed the Horse's twin brother Ned, fictional Blue Öyster Cult member Gene Frenkle, music teacher Marty Culp, Spartan cheerleader Craig Buchanan, Dale Sturtevant from "Dissing Your Dog", Hank of the Bill Brasky Buddies, David Leary from "Dog Show", and night clubber Steve Butabi in a sketch that went to the big screen in 1998's A Night at the Roxbury. " More cowbell " is an American pop culture Catchphrase originally derived from an April 8, 2000, Saturday Night Live Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in New York in 1967 and still active in 2008 Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City " More cowbell " is an American pop culture Catchphrase originally derived from an April 8, 2000, Saturday Night Live Blue Öyster Cult is an American rock band formed in New York in 1967 and still active in 2008 Bill Brasky was the subject of a series of sketches on the Television Sketch comedy program Saturday Night Live between 1996 and 1998 A Night at the Roxbury is a 1998 Comedy film based on a recurring skit on Television 's long-running Saturday Night Live.

Ferrell returned to Saturday Night Live as a guest host on May 14, 2005. Events 1264 - Battle of Lewes: Henry III of England is captured in France making Simon de Montfort the The year 2005 in television involved some significant eventsBelow is a list of Television -related events in 2005. During this guest stint, he reprised his role as Alex Trebek in the popular "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketches and Robert Goulet, advertising a series of crooned ringtones. George Alexander "Alex" Trebek (born July 22 1940 is an Emmy Award -winning Canadian - American Celebrity Jeopardy! was a recurring sketch on Saturday Night Live. Robert Gerard Goulet ( November 26 1933 – October 30 2007) was a Canadian Grammy - and Tony Award - winning A ringtone or ring tone is the sound made by a Mobile phone to indicate an incoming call or text message In the same episode, during the performance of the song "Little Sister" by musical guests Queens of the Stone Age, Ferrell came on stage playing the cowbell. "Little Sister" was the first single released by the rock group Queens of the Stone Age from their fourth album Lullabies to Paralyze Queens of the Stone Age (also known as QOTSA or simply Queens) are a rock band from Palm Desert, California, United States

Ferrell became the highest paid cast member of Saturday Night Live in 2001 with a season salary of $350,000. Saturday Night Live ( SNL) is a weekly late-night 90-minute American Sketch comedy / Variety show based in New York City Year 2001 ( MMI) was a Common year starting on Monday according to the Gregorian calendar. [5]

Film

Ferrell as Frank "The Tank" Ricard in Old School
Ferrell as Frank "The Tank" Ricard in Old School

During his time on Saturday Night Live, Ferrell appeared in several movies: Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery, A Night at the Roxbury, Superstar, The Ladies Man, Dick, Drowning Mona, Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me, Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, and Zoolander. Old School is a 2003 comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days Austin Powers International Man of Mystery, released in 1997, is the first Film of the Austin Powers series. A Night at the Roxbury is a 1998 Comedy film based on a recurring skit on Television 's long-running Saturday Night Live. Superstar is a 1999 Comedy movie and Saturday Night Live Spin-off about a quirky socially inept girl named Mary Katherine The Ladies Man is a Comedy film released in 2000 that stars Actor, Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member Dick is a 1999 American Comedy movie directed by Andrew Fleming from the script he co-wrote with Sheryl Longin. Drowning Mona is a 2000 comedy - mystery starring Danny DeVito as Wyatt Rash a local police chief from Verplanck New York Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me is the second film in the Austin Powers series, released in 1999. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 film written by directed by and starring Kevin Smith, the fifth to be set in his View Askewniverse Zoolander is a 2001 Comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. The film is based on a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and

His first starring role came after his departure from SNL with Frank "The Tank" Ricard in Old School (2003). Old School is a 2003 comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days The movie "belongs to Mr. Ferrell," declared the New York Times, which described how he "uses his hilarious, anxious zealotry to sell the part. "[6] Old School was a major success and Ferrell received an MTV Movie Awards nomination for Best Comedic Performance. The MTV Movie Awards is a film awards show presented annually on MTV ( Music Television) Ferrell has since announced that he will not be reprising his role as Frank Ricard in the second installment of the film.

The title role in Elf (2003) followed, as did another MTV Movie Awards nomination. Elf is a 2003 Christmas -themed Comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and released in the United States on November 7 Ferrell continued to land comedy roles in 2004 and 2005 in films such as Melinda and Melinda, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Starsky & Hutch, and Wedding Crashers, earning himself a place among Hollywood's Frat Pack. Melinda and Melinda is a 2005 Film written and directed by Woody Allen. Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a Comedy film which was released on July 9, 2004. Starsky & Hutch is a 2004 American comedy / Action film directed by Todd Phillips, director of Old School Wedding Crashers is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by David Dobkin. The "Frat Pack" is a 1990s-2000s era nickname given to a group of male Hollywood comedy actors who have appeared together in many of the highest grossing comedy movies [7] In 2005, Ferrell earned $40 million. [8] In 2006, Ferrell starred in Stranger Than Fiction and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby; both received critical and box office success. Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American Dramedy Film. The film is directed by Marc Forster, written by Zach Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 Comedy film about NASCAR racing Ferrell's performance in Stranger Than Fiction introduced audiences to the dramatic potential of Ferrell's acting talents. On December 27, 2006, 'The Magazine' named Ferrell as one of its three actors of the year in their 2006 year in review issue. Events 537 - The Hagia Sophia is completed 1512 - The Spanish Crown issues the Laws of Burgos, governing the Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [9]

In March of 2007, Ferrell, along with Jon Heder, co-starred in Blades of Glory. Jonathan Joseph Heder (born October 26 1977) is an American Actor and filmmaker Blades of Glory is a 2007 American Comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and starring Will Ferrell and During an interview in support of the ice skating comedy, Ferrell denied relying on performance enhancing drugs to assist with his work in the film, but did admit to using "a lot of human growth hormone and a little bit of Robitussin" for his work in Stranger Than Fiction. [10] In 2005, Ferrell was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences ( AMPAS) is a professional honorary organization ostensibly dedicated to the advancement of the arts and sciences of Motion [11]

Ferrell appeared as part of a pre-game video package for the Rose Bowl along with Texas alum Matthew McConaughey. Matthew David McConaughey (məˈkɑnəˌheɪ born November 4 1969 is an American Actor. Ferrell also sang a song at the ESPY Awards in 2006 about Lance Armstrong and Neil Armstrong, and is often noted as looking very similar to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith. The ESPY Awards is an annual Sports awards event created and broadcast by American Cable television network ESPN. Lance Armstrong (born Lance Edward Gunderson September 18 1971 is an American professional road racing cyclist for UCI ProTeam Team Astana Neil Alden Armstrong (born August 5 1930 is a former American Astronaut, Test pilot, University Professor, and United States Red Hot Chili Peppers are Chadwick "Chad" Smith (born 25 October, 1961) is the Drummer of The Red Hot Chili Peppers. [12][13]

Ferrell participated in a 79th Academy Awards musical-comedy performance with John C. Reilly and Jack Black, where they sang a song about comedies being snubbed by the voters in favor of dramas. John Christopher Reilly (born May 24, 1965) is an Academy Award - and two-time Golden Globe -nominated American Actor. Thomas Jack Black Jr (born August 28 1969 is an American Actor, Comedian and Musician.

Voice acting

Ferrell has worked as a voice actor in several animated television programs, including his portrayal of a 1950s-style father in the animated television series The Oblongs. Voice acting is the art of providing voices for animated characters (including those in feature films television series animated shorts and Video games) and The Oblongs is an American Animated television program aimed at teenagers and adults He has had several guest appearances on Family Guy, where he played the Black Knight in "Mr. Saturday Knight", as well as Fat Greek Guy and Miles "Chatterbox" Musket in "Fifteen Minutes of Shame". Family Guy is an animated American television sitcom created by Seth MacFarlane that airs on Fox and regularly on other "Mr Saturday Knight" is an episode of Family Guy. Its name is a shot at the movie Mr "Fifteen Minutes of Shame" is an episode from the second season of the FOX Animated television series Family Guy. Ferrell also starred as Ted (a. k. a. The Man in the Yellow Hat) in the movie Curious George. Curious George is the Protagonist of a series of popular Children's books by the same name written by Hans Augusto Rey and Margret Rey. Curious George is a traditionally-animated Film adaptation of the children's stories by H [14]

Funny or Die

Ferrell at the premiere of Talladega Nights. September 12, 2006
Ferrell at the premiere of Talladega Nights. Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 Comedy film about NASCAR racing September 12, 2006

In April 2007, Ferrell launched "Funny or Die",[15] a streaming video website where short comedy films are uploaded and voted on by users. Funny or Die is a comedy video website founded by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay 's production company Gary Sanchez Productions with original and user generated Streaming multimedia is Multimedia that is constantly received by and normally presented to an end-user while it is being delivered by a streaming provider (the The site features The Landlord, starring Ferrell and Funny or Die co-founder Adam McKay. Adam McKay (born 1968 is an Emmy -nominated American Writer and Film director. Ferrell's character is harassed for the rent by his landlady, a swearing, beer-loving, two-year-old girl (played by McKay's daughter, Pearl). Child psychologists have criticized Ferrell and the McKays for child exploitation,[16] to which McKay responded:

Fortunately she is in this great stage now where she repeats anything you say to her and then forgets it right away, which is key. She has not said the 'B-word' since we shot the thing.

—Adam McKay[17]

They recently released a video entitled "Good Cop, Baby Cop" which also starred baby Pearl;[18] the end of the video stated that this would be her final appearance and wished her a happy "baby retirement. Adam McKay (born 1968 is an Emmy -nominated American Writer and Film director. "

Personal life

In August 2000, Ferrell married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin, whom he met in 1995 at an acting class. Viveca Paulin (born April 24, 1969) is a Swedish actress who married American comedic actor Will Ferrell in August 2000 Year 1995 ( MCMXCV) was a Common year starting on Sunday. Events of 1995 On March 7, 2004, their son Magnus Paulin Ferrell was born. Events 161 - Roman Emperor Antoninus Pius dies and is succeeded by co-Emperors Marcus Aurelius and Lucius Verus "MMIV" redirects here For the Modest Mouse album see " Baron von Bullshit Rides Again " On December 30, 2006, Viveca gave birth to another son, Mattias Paulin Ferrell. Events 1460 - Wars of the Roses: Battle of Wakefield. 1816 - The Treaty of St Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. [19]

In 2006, I-Newswire. com, a site which accepts press releases from users for publication, reported that Ferrell had died in a paragliding accident. Paragliding is a recreational and competitive flying sport A paraglider is a free-flying foot-launched Aircraft. The hoax was published before its factual inaccuracy was noticed. The story was further propagated when it appeared on Google News. Google News is an automated News aggregator provided by Google Inc Ferrell is a fan of USC Trojan football, At USC, Ferrell was a member of Delta Tau Delta fraternity and is now an active alumnus. The USC Trojans football program established in 1888, is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA Division Ferrell has worked with head coach Pete Carroll to do motivational stunts for the players during the season. Peter Clay Carroll (born September 15, 1951, in San Francisco, California) is an American football coach former National Football [4]

Ferrell enjoys running and has participated in several major marathons such as the Boston, New York and Stockholm Marathons [20]

In 2007 Autograph magazine named Ferrell the worst celebrity autographer. The Boston Marathon is an annual marathon sporting event hosted by the city of Boston, Massachusetts The New York City Marathon ( ING New York City Marathon for Sponsorship reasons is a major annual marathon (42 Stockholm Marathon is an annual Marathon arranged in Stockholm, Sweden since 1979. Its editor stated "What's so frustrating about Will Ferrell being the worst autograph signer this past year is that he used to be so nice to fans and collectors, and a great signer. What makes him so bad is that he'll taunt people asking for his autograph. "[21] In response, Ferrell has stated "I don't know how I got on the list. I sign a lot of autographs", but has admitted to taunting autograph-seekers: "I do. I really do. I'm like, 'How badly do you want this autograph?' 'Are you sure?' 'You say you're my biggest fan, really, prove it. ' I'll do things like that. They have to earn it. "[22]

Ferrell has noted that, though he is well known for his SNL impersonation of President George W. Bush, he chose not to meet the President on several occasions, unlike his SNL predecessor Dana Carvey's famous chummy relationship with George Bush Sr., for both professional and political reasons: "I declined, partly out of comedic purposes, because when I was on the show [Saturday Night Live] at the time, it didn't make sense to really meet the people that you play, for fear of them influencing you. Dana Thomas Carvey (born June 2, 1955) is an Emmy -award winning American Comedian and Actor known for his work on George Herbert Walker Bush (born June 12 1924 served as the forty-first President of the United States from 1989 to 1993 And then the other side of it is, from a political standpoint, I don't want to meet that guy. "[22]

Awards and nominations

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MTV Movie Awards

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Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards

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James Joyce Award

Filmography

Year Title Role US Gross
1995 Bucket of Blood Young Man Made for TV
Criminal Hearts Newscaster
1997 Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery Mustafa US$53. The year 1995 in film involved some significant events Events March 22 - The Dogme 95 movement is officially announced in Paris A Bucket of Blood is a 1995 Black comedy film It was directed by Michael James McDonald, and starred Anthony Michael Hall. The year 1997 in film involved some significant events Events Summer - Production begins on Star Wars Episode I The Phantom Menace Austin Powers International Man of Mystery, released in 1997, is the first Film of the Austin Powers series. 9 million
Men Seeking Women Al
1998 A Night at the Roxbury Steve Butabi US$30. The year 1998 in film involved some significant events Events February 14 - Sharon Stone marries Phil Bronstein A Night at the Roxbury is a 1998 Comedy film based on a recurring skit on Television 's long-running Saturday Night Live. 3 million
The Thin Pink Line Darren Clark
1999 Superstar Sky Corrigan/God US$30. The Thin Pink Line is a 1998 film directed by Joe Dietl and Michael Irpino The year 1999 in film involved some significant events and was arguably the most successful year for films released in the 1990s Superstar is a 1999 Comedy movie and Saturday Night Live Spin-off about a quirky socially inept girl named Mary Katherine 6 million
Dick Bob Woodward US$6. Dick is a 1999 American Comedy movie directed by Andrew Fleming from the script he co-wrote with Sheryl Longin. 2 million
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me Mustafa US$206. Austin Powers The Spy Who Shagged Me is the second film in the Austin Powers series, released in 1999. million
The Suburbans Gil
2000 The Ladies Man Lance DeLune US$13. The Suburbans is a 1999 drama that satirizes the 1980s revival hype around the turn of the century The year 2000 in film involved some significant events Events Top grossing films Please note that following the tradition of the The Ladies Man is a Comedy film released in 2000 that stars Actor, Comedian and former Saturday Night Live cast member 6 million
Drowning Mona Cubby the Funeral Director US$15. Drowning Mona is a 2000 comedy - mystery starring Danny DeVito as Wyatt Rash a local police chief from Verplanck New York 4 million
2001 Zoolander Mugatu US$45. The year 2001 in film involved some significant events (For more about non-English films check sources in those languages Zoolander is a 2001 Comedy film directed by Ben Stiller. The film is based on a pair of short films directed by Russell Bates and 2 million
Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back Federal Wildlife Marshal Willenholly US$30. Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back is a 2001 film written by directed by and starring Kevin Smith, the fifth to be set in his View Askewniverse 1 million
2002 Boat Trip Brian's Boyfriend US$8. The year 2002 in film involved some significant events The first significant releases of sequels took place between Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets, Boat Trip is a 2003 Romantic comedy directed by Mort Nathan. Plot Jerry ( Cuba Gooding Jr 6 million
2003 Elf Buddy US$173. The year 2003 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like 2 Fast 2 Furious, The Lord of the Rings The Return Elf is a 2003 Christmas -themed Comedy film directed by Jon Favreau and released in the United States on November 7 4 million
Old School Frank "the Tank" Ricard US$74. Old School is a 2003 comedy motion picture released by DreamWorks, about three thirty-somethings who seek to re-live their college days 6 million
2004 Melinda and Melinda Hobie US$3. The year 2004 in film involved some significant events Major releases of sequels took place Melinda and Melinda is a 2005 Film written and directed by Woody Allen. 8 million
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy Ron Burgundy US$84. Wake Up Ron Burgundy The Lost Movie is an American comedy film assembled from abandoned subplots and unused alternate takes from the film Anchorman The Legend Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy is a Comedy film which was released on July 9, 2004. 1 million
Starsky & Hutch Big Earl US$88. Starsky & Hutch is a 2004 American comedy / Action film directed by Todd Phillips, director of Old School 2 million
Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party Himself
2005 The Producers Franz Liebkind US$19. Oh What a Lovely Tea Party is a 2004 documentary about the making of Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back, released and produced by Kevin Smith The year 2005 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with movies like The Devil's Rejects, Cheaper The Producers is a 2005 comedy - Musical film starring Uma Thurman and The Lion King 's Nathan Lane and Franz Liebkind is a fictional character who first appeared in Mel Brooks ' 1968 film The Producers, played by Kenneth Mars. 4 million
Wedding Crashers Chazz Reinhold US$209. Wedding Crashers is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by David Dobkin. 2 million
Winter Passing Corbit
Bewitched Jack Wyatt/Darrin US$62. Winter Passing is a 2005 American Drama film written and directed by first-timer Adam Rapp, also known for his work on the show Bewitched is a 2005 family comedy - fantasy produced by Columbia Pictures and inspired by the classic television series of 3 million
Kicking & Screaming Phil Weston US$52. Kicking & Screaming is a 2005 Comedy film, directed by Jesse Dylan starring Will Ferrell. 6 million
The Wendell Baker Story Dave Bix
2006 Stranger Than Fiction Harold Crick US$40. The Wendell Baker Story is the first movie directed by Actor Luke Wilson and his eldest brother Andrew Wilson, which premiered The year 2006 in film involved some significant events Releases of sequels took place with Superman Returns, Pirates of the Caribbean Dead Man's Chest Stranger than Fiction is a 2006 American Dramedy Film. The film is directed by Marc Forster, written by Zach 1 million
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby Ricky Bobby US$148. Talladega Nights The Ballad of Ricky Bobby is a 2006 Comedy film about NASCAR racing 2 million
Curious George Ted/The Man in the Yellow Hat US$58. Curious George is a traditionally-animated Film adaptation of the children's stories by H 3 million
2007 Blades of Glory Chazz Michael Michaels US$118. 2007 saw major releases such as The Simpsons Movie, National Treasure Book of Secrets, Blades of Glory is a 2007 American Comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and starring Will Ferrell and 2 million
2008 Semi-Pro Jackie Moon US$33. Semi-Pro is a 2008 American sports Comedy film from New Line Cinema. 4 million
Step Brothers Brennan Huff awaiting release
2009 Land of the Lost Rick Marshall filming

Television work

Salary

References

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  11. ^ Academy Invites 112 to Membership
  12. ^ http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1162568924197380.xml&coll=6
  13. ^ http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/15873280.htm
  14. ^ Will Ferrell
  15. ^ Funny Or Die.
  16. ^ Today Show June 7, 2007
  17. ^ Will Ferrell and Pearl in The Landlord.
  18. ^ Good Cop, Baby Cop.
  19. ^ Will Ferrell, Wife Viveca Welcome a Son - Birth, Will Ferrell : People.com
  20. ^ Keith Phipps, Interview: Will Ferrell, The A. V. Club (The Onion), October 29, 2003.
  21. ^ The Superficial - Will Ferrell named worst autograph signer
  22. ^ a b Nathan Rabin, Interview: Will Ferrell, The A. V. Club (The Onion), February 27, 2008.
  23. ^ The Irish Times, "Joyce award for Ferrell who will catch up on his reading", January 24, 2008
  24. ^ 'http://www.literaryandhistorical.com/events/
  25. ^ a b c d IMDB Profile

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NAME Ferrell, Will
ALTERNATIVE NAMES Ferrell, John; Ferrell, John William
SHORT DESCRIPTION American actor, writer, and comedian. Complex is a metropolitan men's style/lifestyle magazine founded by Marc Ecko in 2002 The United States of America —commonly referred to as the An actor, actress, player or thespian (see terminology) is a person who Acts in a Dramatic production and who works A writer is anyone who creates a written work although the word usually designates those who write creatively or professionally as well as those who have written in many different forms A comedian or comic is a person who seeks to entertain an audience primarily by making them laugh
DATE OF BIRTH July 16, 1967
PLACE OF BIRTH Irvine, California
DATE OF DEATH
PLACE OF DEATH
Events 622 - The beginning of the Islamic calendar. 1054 - Three Roman legates fractured relations between the Western and Year 1967 ( MCMLXVII) was a Common year starting on Sunday (link will display full calendar of the 1967 Gregorian calendar. Irvine ( is an incorporated city in Orange County California, United States
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