Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell gained fame as a member the cast of Saturday Night Live. After that, Ferrell starred in a variety of other comedies on the big screen, including 'Elf,’ 'Anchorman', and 'Talladega Nights. Will Ferrell was born in Irvine in the year 1967. He began his career in comedy as a member The group from Los Angeles, known as the Groundlings. After his highly acclaimed seven-year stint as a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live, he became one of the film industry's biggest comedic draws through off-color hits such as Old School (2003) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Ferrell also co-founded the popular video streaming site Funny or Die, and enjoyed success as a voiceover actor in animated films like Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell, born July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. Will Ferrell was the eldest of Lee Ferrell, Righteous Brothers keyboardist, and Kay Ferrell. As a University High School student, Ferrell was far from a class clown. Ferrell was an unassuming student who decided to be a professional football player. He set the school record for number of field goals he scored. Ferrell did not display the outrageous, humorous exclamations which would make him famous later in his career although he was in the suburbs of peace and quiet.