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Born John William Ferrell
July 16, 1967
Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, the son of Kay (née Overman), a teacher, and Lee Ferrell, a keyboardist for The Righteous Brothers.
Attended University High School
September 26, 1982 - May 23, 1986
Will Ferrell became interested in performing while a student at University High School in Irvine, California, where he made his school's daily morning announcements over the public address system in disguised voices.
Attended University of Southern California
August 25, 1986 - May 25, 1990
He enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he studied Sports Broadcasting and graduated with a degree in Sports Information. He is also a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
The Groundlings
July 15, 1990
After graduating in 1990, Ferrell developed his improvisation skills as a member of the comedy group The Groundlings.
Saturday Night Live
March 15, 1995 - March 15, 2002
Ferrell joined Saturday Night Live in 1995 and left in 2002 after a successful 7 year tenure.
Inside the Actors Studio personality James Lipton Impersonation
October 17, 1996
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations is of Inside the Actors Studio personality James Lipton.
Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery
September 13, 1997
Starred at Mustafa.
Harry Caray Impersonation
November 12, 1997
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations was of Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray.
United States Attorney General Janet Reno Impersonation
Feburary 22, 1998
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations is of United States Attorney General Janet Reno.
Robert Goulet Impersonation
April 3, 1998
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations was of singer Robert Goulet.
A Night at the Roxbury
July 16, 1998
Starred as Steve Butabi. This was adapated from a skit he did on Saturday Night Live.
Superstar
July 15, 1999
Starred as Sky Corrigan and Jesus along with Molly Shannon, also a SNL veteran.
Singer Neil Diamond Impersonation
August 5, 1999
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations is of singer Neil Diamond.
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
October 13, 1999
Starred as Mustafa in the sequel to Austin Powers: International Man of Mystery.
Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy Impersonation
December 13, 1999
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations is of Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy.
Game show host Alex Trebek Impersonation
May 15, 2000
One of Will Ferrell's most popular impersonations is of Game show host Alex Trebek.
George W. Bush SNL Skit
July 22, 2000
U.S. President George W. Bush ("strategery" was one of several fake Bushisms created by Ferrell during skits about the 2000 campaign)
Married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin
August 13, 2000 - Now
In August 2000, Ferrell married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin, whom he met in 1995 at an acting class.
Highest paid cast member of Saturday Night Live
January 1, 2001 - December 31, 2001
Ferrell became the highest paid cast member of Saturday Night Live in 2001 with a season salary of $350,000.
Gene Frenkle of Blue Öyster Cult Impersonation
January 16, 2001
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.
Emmy Awards Nominee
November 1, 2001
Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program (for Saturday Night Live).
Zoolander
November 18, 2001
Starred as Mugatu along with Ben Stiller, Owen Wilson, Christine Taylor.
Old School
June 11, 2003
Starred in Old School along with Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn.
Elf
November 1, 2003
Starred in Elf along with Zooey Deschanel, James Caan and Bob Newhart.
Son Magnus Paulin Ferrell born
March 7, 2004
On March 7, 2004, their son Magnus Paulin Ferrell was born.
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
June 22, 2004
Starred as Ron Burgundy along with Steve Carell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Christina Applegate.
Razzie Awards Won
March 1, 2005
Worst Screen Couple (with Nicole Kidman), for Bewitched
Kicking & Screaming
July 17, 2005
Starred as Phil Weston along with Robert Duvall.
Invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
September 22, 2005
In 2005, Ferrell was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.
Bewitched
October 21, 2005
Starred as Jack Wyatt and Darrin along with Nicole Kidman.
Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Feburary 25, 2006
Starred as Ricky Bobby along with Sacha Baron Cohen and John C. Reilly.
Golden Globe Nominee
November 1, 2006
Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (for The Producers).
Stranger Than Fiction
December 11, 2006
Starred as Harold Crick along with Maggie Gyllenhaal and Emma Thompson.
Brian Holack Ferrell born
December 30, 2006
On December 30, 2006, Viveca gave birth to another son, Brian Holack.
Blades of Glory
March 3, 2007
Starred as Chazz Michael Michaels along with Jon Heder.
Named Worst Celebrity Autographer
March 29, 2007
In 2007 Autograph magazine named Ferrell the worst celebrity autographer. 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." 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."
MTV Movie Awards Won
June 1, 2007
Best Kiss for Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby (with Sacha Baron Cohen).
Golden Globe Nominee
November 1, 2007
Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (for Stranger than Fiction).
Semi-Pro
January 11, 2008
Starred as Jackie Moon.
Step Brothers
June 15, 2008
Stars as Brennan Huff along with John C. Reilly.
Land of the Lost
June 22, 2009
Will star as Park Ranger Rick Marshall.
