John William Ferrell (/ ˈ f ɛr əl /; [1] born July 16, 1967) [2] [3] is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell has earned six Emmy Awards and in 2011 was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Ferrell in 2013. The following is the filmography of American actor, comedian, producer and writer Will Ferrell.

4 days ago · Will Ferrell, American comedy actor and writer known for his impersonations, notably of Alex Trebek and George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live, and for his portrayal of dim-witted but endearing characters, including Buddy in Elf (2003).

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Apr 2, 2014 · Ferrell slid seamlessly into the role of voice actor for the animated Megamind (2010), starring as the titular villain turned superhero.

Jul 6, 2023 · From family-friendly fare, to over-the-top comedies, to thought-provoking films, Will Ferrell has shown surprising versatility, as reflected in EW's ranking of his best work.

Sep 27, 2024 · After his best friend came out as a trans woman, Will Ferrell took a trip with her to learn more. It's now a Netflix documentary, "Will & Harper."

1 day ago · Ferrell is most closely associated with broad comedies and Witherspoon the more romantic variety. And while both have expanded beyond their wheelhouses, they are each A-list refugees from movie genres — laugh-out-loud comedies, rom-coms — that have largely faded from theaters in recent years.

Sep 26, 2024 · I’m asking Ferrell about transphobia because of a new documentary, Will & Harper, named after the actor and his best friend of nearly 30 years, the comedy writer Harper Steele. In 2022, at the ...