Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell gained fame as an actor on the show Saturday Night Live. After the show, Ferrell appeared in many other big-screen comedies, including 'Elf,’ "Anchorman," and "Talladega Nights. Will Ferrell was born in Irvine in the year 1967. He started his comedy career as a member the Los Angeles-based group The Groundlings. The seven-year time as a Saturday Night Live cast member made him one of the biggest comedians in the world of film. He became known for off-color hits like Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Old School (2003). Ferrell co-founded Funny or Die, a popular video streaming website. Ferrell also had success as an actor voiceover in animated features such as Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell, born July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. Will Ferrell was the eldest son of Righteous Brothers keyboardist Lee Ferrell and teacher Kay Ferrell. He was, by his own admission not the typical clown in the class when he was a University High School student. A quiet and solitary person, Ferrell chose to make his mark on the field of football and set a school record for most field goals made. Ferrell's suburban house wasn't the best place for his raunchy and hilarious bursts that would later mark his career.