About Will Ferrell
John William Ferrell (born July 16, 1967) is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer, known for his leading man roles in comedy films and his work as a television producer. Born in Irvine, California, he attended the University of Southern California and joined the comedy group The Groundlings, where he developed his improvisation skills. He first established himself as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2002, known for impersonations including George W. Bush, before starring in a string of comedy films such as Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006), and Step Brothers (2008). He founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007 with Adam McKay. Ferrell has received six Primetime Emmy Awards, including for producing the drama series Succession, and was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2011.
Videos (15)
Videos 1 to 15 of 15.
0:12Waking up not remembering how you got home... or if you're even home.
12.1K views
0:09Trying to hint at your parents to take you and your friends to the movies.
5.3K views
0:08Honestly, the best method to stay hydrated.
5.2K views
0:08Your family getting takeout without you.
5.1K views
0:07Questioning if people who wake up at 6 am to exercise actually exist.
4.6K views
0:16After you've had your third kid like:
4.4K views
0:11Trying to impress someone without knowing what you're talking about.
4K views
0:13When trying to act humbles goes a bit too far...
3.5K views
0:13When you have a different inside joke with someone else.
2.9K views
0:15Trying to talk trading with your peers, but knowing nothing about it.
2.9K views
0:12When an essay doesn't end with "... and then I woke up".
2.4K views
0:15Looking back at the cringey videos you took as a teen.
2.3K views
0:09Falling asleep watching YouTube then waking up at 3 am to videos like this:
2.2K views
0:11That one child free family member.
2.1K views
0:13Your bank account the day after you get paid.
1.6K viewsGuest appearances (103)
Videos on other comedians' channels featuring Will Ferrell.
Guest appearances 1 to 24 of 103.
4:32Kevin Hart: Will Ferrell Is “Cheap As Hell" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
26.6M views
5:00"Knife Guys" Will Ferrell and Ryan Gosling
Jimmy Kimmel
16.6M views
4:57Don't Ask Will Ferrell About Professor Feathers | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
13.7M views
1:57Will Ferrell Is All Busted Up Over Twilight's Kristen Stewart & Robert Pattinson | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
12.1M views
6:34The Knife Guys Return! (featuring Will Ferrell & Ryan Gosling)
Jimmy Kimmel
9.1M views
9:44Will Ferrell Shows Up Instead of Ryan Reynolds
Jimmy Kimmel
8.6M views
6:02Will Ferrell And His Razor Come To Shave Conan's Beard | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
8M views
3:14When Will Ferrell Met George W. Bush | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
6.7M views
4:42Will Ferrell Enjoys Wearing Ladies Sunglasses | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
6.5M views
8:37Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly on Their Friendship & Living in England
Jimmy Kimmel
4.8M views
1:27Will Ferrell Hates Little Russian Gymnast Girls | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
3.7M views
3:19Will Ferrell Just Came From A Kid’s Birthday Party | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.8M views
4:49Will Ferrell Talks About His Worst SNL Sketch of All Time
Seth Meyers
2.6M views
7:15EXTENDED CUT: Will Ferrell Won’t Stop Singing "Superstar" | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
2.1M views
2:16Paul Rudd tried to get Will Ferrell to break on "Anchorman"
Conan O'Brien
2M views
3:46Will Ferrell's Amazing Canine Obstacle Course Demo | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.9M views
12:49Trump Hoards Classified Documents, Herschel Loses in Georgia & Will Ferrell Sells His Junk for Xmas
Jimmy Kimmel
1.9M views
11:05Will Ferrell Refuses To Discuss The Bird On His Shoulder | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.9M views
6:21Will Ferrell Says Goodbye To Conan’s Show… Again - CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.4M views
4:00Will Ferrell's New Movie Has Very Strange Butt Sex | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.3M views
2:04Will Ferrell: Bostonians Go Crazy For Mark Wahlberg | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1.2M views
1:13:26Will Ferrell | Good Hang with Amy Poehler
Amy Poehler
1.2M views
5:15Will Ferrell Remembers Pranking Lorne Michaels with Adam McKay - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
1.1M views
2:26Will Ferrell: Mark Wahlberg Is A Perfect Human Being | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
1M viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel, Seth Meyers, Amy Poehler
Frequently asked questions
Where did Will Ferrell start in comedy?
Will Ferrell, born John William Ferrell on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California, attended the University of Southern California and developed his improvisation skills with the comedy group The Groundlings.
When was Will Ferrell on Saturday Night Live?
He was a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2002, known for impersonations including George W. Bush.
What are Will Ferrell's best-known comedy films?
After leaving the show he starred in comedies such as Elf (2003), Anchorman (2004), Talladega Nights (2006) and Step Brothers (2008).
Who founded Funny or Die?
Will Ferrell founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007 together with Adam McKay.
How many Emmy Awards has Will Ferrell won?
Ferrell has received six Primetime Emmy Awards, including for producing the drama series Succession.
Has Will Ferrell won the Mark Twain Prize?
Yes. He was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor in 2011.
