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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.
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)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Cancer / Goat
- Origin
- Irvine, California, United States
- Height
- 191 cm
- Occupation
- comedian / film producer / writer / voice actor / screenwriter
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
4. Personality
Motto
Private
5. Works & records
| Category | Title | Role | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Notable work | Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy | — | |
| Notable work | Elf | — | |
| Notable work | Step Brothers | — | |
| Notable work | Old School | — |
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Will Ferrell born?
Born July 16, 1967 (age 59).
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.
What is Will Ferrell known for?
Notable works include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Elf, Step Brothers.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-11
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.