Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell rose to fame as a cast actor on 'Saturday Night Live,' before starring in big-screen comedies such like 'Elf', 'Anchorman' and 'Talladega Nights.' Will Ferrell was born in Irvine, California in 1967. He began his comedy career as actor in the Los Angeles-based improv group, the Groundlings. After his seven-year stint as Saturday Night Live's Cast Member, Ferrell was one of the most well-known comedians in the business through off-color hits such as Old School (2003) or Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Ferrell was also the co-founder of the popular streaming website Funny or Die, and enjoyed the success of a voice actor in animated films like Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell was created on the 16th of July, 1967, in Irvine (California). Will Ferrell is the eldest child of Righteous Brothers keyboardist Lee Ferrell (and Kay Ferrell), but he wasn't exactly the class clown while his time at University High School. Ferrell was a quiet student who chose to be a professional football player. He established the school record for number of field goals made. Ferrell's suburban home was not the ideal setting for his raunchy and hilarious outbursts later to define his career.