John William Ferrell (/ ˈ f ɛr əl /; [1] born July 16, 1967) [2] [3] is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell has earned six Emmy Awards and in 2011 was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Ferrell in 2013. The following is the filmography of American actor, comedian, producer and writer Will Ferrell.

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

4 days ago · Will Ferrell, American comedy actor and writer known for his impersonations, notably of Alex Trebek and George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live, and for his portrayal of dim-witted but endearing characters, including Buddy in Elf (2003).

2 days ago · Ferrell is most closely associated with broad comedies and Witherspoon the more romantic variety. And while both have expanded beyond their wheelhouses, they are each A-list refugees from movie genres — laugh-out-loud comedies, rom-coms — that have largely faded from theaters in recent years.

2 days ago · Ferrell plays Jim, a single dad in Atlanta whose daughter, Jenni (the always-hilarious Geraldine Viswanathan), announces she’s getting married to her college sweetheart Oliver (Stony Blyden).

Sep 27, 2024 · After his best friend came out as a trans woman, Will Ferrell took a trip with her to learn more. It's now a Netflix documentary, "Will & Harper."

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Apr 2, 2014 · Ferrell slid seamlessly into the role of voice actor for the animated Megamind (2010), starring as the titular villain turned superhero.

Jul 6, 2023 · From family-friendly fare, to over-the-top comedies, to thought-provoking films, Will Ferrell has shown surprising versatility, as reflected in EW's ranking of his best work.