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Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California, United States and is credited as a comedian, film producer and writer. As of 2026, Will Ferrell is 59 years old. Schooling on record includes University High School. Recorded honors include Mark Twain Prize for American Humor (2011), Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program (2019), star on Hollywood Walk of Fame and 3 more. The listed height is 191 cm.
My Take
Will Ferrell's genius is total commitment. Plenty of comedians can write a funny line; almost nobody can hurl a six-foot-three grown man's entire body and dignity into a dumb premise without a flicker of self-protection. That shamelessness is actually discipline. Watch Anchorman or Step Brothers and notice he never winks at the camera. I also think he is underrated as a builder, since his producing work helped create a whole ecosystem for absurdist comedy. The Mark Twain Prize confirmed what fans already knew: beneath the absurd characters sits one of the most rigorous comic minds America has produced.
This take was written by generative AI, one per person, from publicly reported facts (editorial policy). It is a reading of the record, not reporting.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Will Ferrell
- Name (Japanese)
- ウィル・フェレル
- Reading
- うぃる・ふぇれる
- Born
- July 16, 1967 (age 59)
- Origin
- Irvine, California, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- comedian / film producer / writer / voice actor / screenwriter
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
2. Background
- High school
- University High School
- University
- University High School
Awards & achievements
- 2011 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
- 2019 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program
- star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
- 2013 MTV Comedic Genius Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Television Movie
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program
3. Works & records
Filmography / notable works
| Category | Title |
|---|---|
| Notable work | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy |
| Notable work | Elf |
| Notable work | Step Brothers |
| Notable work | Old School |
4. Links
- Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will%20Ferrell
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E3%82%A6%E3%82%A3%E3%83%AB%E3%83%BB%E3%83%95%E3%82%A7%E3%83%AC%E3%83%AB
- Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q218503
5. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Only publicly available facts are listed; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. Base data was compiled from Wikidata from June 2026 onward; ages are recalculated daily and deaths are checked against Wikidata on an ongoing basis. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Will Ferrell born?
Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967 and is 59 years old.
Where is Will Ferrell from?
Will Ferrell is from Irvine, California, United States.
What does Will Ferrell do?
Will Ferrell works as comedian, film producer, writer, voice actor, screenwriter.
How tall is Will Ferrell?
Will Ferrell is 191 cm tall.
Where did Will Ferrell study?
Will Ferrell attended University High School.
What is Will Ferrell known for?
Will Ferrell's notable works include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf, Step Brothers.
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