Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell was a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live before going on to star in big-screen comedy films like 'Elf "Anchorman," and Talladega Nights. In 1967, in Irvine, California, Will Ferrell began his career in comedy by being a part of the Los Angeles-based improv group known as the Groundlings. The seven-year time as a Saturday Night Live cast member helped him become one of the most famous comedy stars in the film industry. He was famous for his off-color films such as Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Old School (2003). Ferrell was a co-founder of Funny or Die, a well-known video streaming site. He also enjoyed success as an actor voiceover in animated films like Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell is a California native who was born in Irvine on July 16, 1967. Will Ferrell was the eldest of Lee Ferrell, Righteous Brothers keyboardist, as well as Kay Ferrell. As a University High School student, Ferrell was far from a class clown. A quiet and solitary person, Ferrell chose to make his mark on the football field, where he set a school record for the most field goals he scored. Ferrell was a quiet person in suburban suburbia, and he didn't exhibit the same bizarre or humorous behavior that would be the hallmark of his career.