Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell gained fame as a member the cast of Saturday Night Live. After the show, Ferrell appeared in a variety of other comedies on the big screen, including 'Elf,’ "Anchormacan," and "Talladega Nights. In 1967, in Irvine, California, Will Ferrell launched his career in comedy by being a part of the Los Angeles-based improv group the Groundlings. The seven-year stint as Saturday Night Live's cast member made him one of the biggest comedy stars in the world of film. He became known for his off-color films such as Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Old School (2003). Ferrell co-founded Funny or Die video streaming service. He also had success as a voice actor in animated features like Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell is a California native, who was born in Irvine on the 16th of July 1967. Will Ferrell was the eldest of Lee Ferrell, Righteous Brothers keyboardists, as well as Kay Ferrell. As a University High School student, Ferrell was far from a class clown. He was calm and studious, but he chose to be a football player and set records for his school in terms of the highest number of field goals made. Even in the more comfortable confines of his suburban residence, Ferrell displayed little of the outrageous, humorous bursts that would later define his career.