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:
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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.
2.3K views
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 73 to 96 of 103.
3:59Will Ferrell's T-Shirts Are Nobler Than Conan's | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
94K views
17:34Molly Shannon - Learning Resilience & Collaborating with Will Ferrell on “The Hawk” | The Daily Show
Jon Stewart
84.9K views
1:14Molly Shannon reflects on her favorite failed SNL sketch with Will Ferrell
Seth Meyers
81.5K views
0:39Will Ferrell stopped by the @crimelesspod, episode comes out tomorrow
Rory Scovel
79.4K views
9:00Fortune Feimster on World Cup Game with Will Ferrell, The Mindy Project & New Show The Hawk
Jimmy Kimmel
71.7K views
4:14The Romney Brothers: Mitt Loves To Sing Roy Orbison & Will Ferrell | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
63.1K views
9:51Mary Steenburgen and Will Ferrell Couldn't Stop Laughing While Filming Step Brothers (Extended)
Jimmy Fallon
62.2K views
6:20Will Ferrell Can't Blow Out His Birthday Candles | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Jimmy Fallon
61.4K views
4:55Danny McBride Got Naked During a Gentleman's Weekend with Will Ferrell
Seth Meyers
57.2K views
10:49Will Ferrell Stars in the Original Tight Pants; Revisits SNL Sketches That Bombed | Fallon Flashback
Jimmy Fallon
56.5K views
1:00Will Ferrell Looks Scared Trying to Speak without Offending Trans Friend
Dave Rubin
52.2K views
2:40Will Ferrell as George W. Bush and me as George Bush Sr. Funny or Die Presidential Reunion.
Dana Carvey
47.2K views
9:49Molly Shannon Recalls the First Time She Met Will Ferrell | Conan O'Brien Needs A Friend
Conan O'Brien
39.7K views
0:34Get Off The Shed (Will Ferrell) | David Koechner
David Koechner
39.1K views
3:06Meryl Streep Has A Crush On Will Ferrell | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
36.2K views
6:31Will Ferrell Doesn't Feel Self-Conscious In A Leotard | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
32.6K views
10:28Will Ferrell Loves The Olympics | CONAN on TBS
Conan O'Brien
30.7K views
1:01Making Will Ferrell laugh
Hannah Berner
27.9K views
0:48Will Ferrell is campaigning for @People's . That is not a joke.
Seth Meyers
26.3K views
1:28:16Adam McKay vs. Will Ferrell - LongDays with Yannis Pappas
Yannis Pappas
21.1K views
6:27Trying to Make Will Ferrell Laugh
Hannah Berner
19.5K views
2:11WTF - Will Ferrell on why he made local beer commercials.
Marc Maron
17.5K views
3:01The Time Colin Quinn Trolled WIll Ferrell - CLIP - Bertcast
Bert Kreischer
14.3K views
3:30Chris Kattan Will Ferrell sketch Groundlings.1993
Chris Kattan
12.3K viewsChannels on this page: Conan O'Brien, Jon Stewart, Seth Meyers, Rory Scovel, Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Dave Rubin, Dana Carvey, David Koechner, Hannah Berner, Yannis Pappas, Marc Maron, Bert Kreischer, Chris Kattan
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.
