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.
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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.
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0:16After you've had your third kid like:
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0:11Trying to impress someone without knowing what you're talking about.
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0:13When trying to act humbles goes a bit too far...
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0:13When you have a different inside joke with someone else.
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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.
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0:09Falling asleep watching YouTube then waking up at 3 am to videos like this:
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0:11That one child free family member.
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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 49 to 72 of 103.
2:24Will Ferrell Reveals All-Time Favorite Basketball Player
Jimmy Kimmel
276.8K views
3:04Will Ferrellās College Janitor Prank | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
269.5K views
9:45Will Ferrell Wants to Be People Magazine's Sexiest Man Alive
Seth Meyers
255.1K views
12:18Molly Shannon on Waiting on Celebrities, Movie with Mark Wahlberg & Will Ferrell's Crazy Prediction
Jimmy Kimmel
243.7K views
9:50Will Ferrell Knew Nothing About NASCAR Before Talladega Nights, Does a Molly Shannon Impression
Jimmy Fallon
239.6K views
17:12Will Ferrell Revives Unaired SNL Sketch in Second Chance Theatre, Remembers Pranking Lorne Michaels
Seth Meyers
235K views
2:17Will Ferrell Looks Scared Trying to Speak without Offending Trans Friend
Dave Rubin
232.8K views
9:52Kristen Bell Had an Unexpected Encounter with Will Ferrell After Sneaking into an SNL Afterparty
Seth Meyers
232.5K views
6:27Will Ferrell Sells His Crap for Christmas During Jimmy Kimmelās Monologue
Jimmy Kimmel
218.7K views
1:23"Parent Trap" Made Will Ferrell Cry On A Plane | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
214.7K views
3:42Seann William Scott Remembers Will Ferrell's Most Naked SNL Sketch - Late Night with Seth Meyers
Seth Meyers
206.1K views
9:41Old School Rant (Not About the Film with Will Ferrell)
Tony Huynh
192.8K views
0:57Will Ferrell can confirm that @lakings goalie Cam Talbot wears a helmet thatāsā¦ kind of a big deal.
Seth Meyers
182.4K views
4:00Will Ferrell & John C. Reilly Sing Reunited to Each Other
Jimmy Kimmel
165.2K views
9:07Fortune Feimster on James Gandolfini Turning Her Straight, Cemetery Drama & Movie with Will Ferrell
Jimmy Kimmel
163.5K views
1:54Will Ferrell & John Lithgow's Off-Camera Kisses | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
159.3K views
7:53Linda Cardellini on Sex Scene with Jason Bateman in DTF St. Louis & Working with Will Ferrell
Jimmy Kimmel
154.3K views
1:42Molly Shannon on the challenge of playing Will Ferrell's mean wife in the Netflix series "The Hawk"
Jon Stewart
141.8K views
2:52How NPR's Lakshmi Singh Inspired Zach Woods & Will Ferrell | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
130.6K views
4:09Will Ferrell Is Growing Out His Hair & Watching Bootleg DVDs | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
121.1K views
2:53Chris Gethard & Will Ferrell Staged A Satanic Ritual | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
117.6K views
9:43Harper Steele Got Jay-Z a Real Joint for His SNL Sketch with Will Ferrell
Seth Meyers
116.8K views
12:49Kerry Washington on Will Ferrell, Broadway & Kanye West
Jimmy Kimmel
115.9K views
2:18Dave Rubin Has a Theory Why Will Ferrell Humiliated Himself for Feminist Points
Dave Rubin
106.9K viewsChannels on this page: Jimmy Kimmel, Conan O'Brien, Seth Meyers, Jimmy Fallon, Dave Rubin, Tony Huynh, Jon Stewart
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.
