Will Ferrell
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Will Ferrell
Summary
Will Ferrell is a human[1]. He was born in Irvine[2]. He was born on July 16, 1967[3]. He worked as a comedian[4], film producer[5], writer[6], voice actor[7], and screenwriter[8]. He ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,775 views/month, #1,741 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Will Ferrell's place of birth was Irvine[2].
- Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967[3].
- Will Ferrell was married to Viveca Paulin[10].
- A child of Will Ferrell was Magnus Ferrell[11].
- A child of Will Ferrell was Mattias Ferrell[12].
- A child of Will Ferrell was Axel Ferrell[13].
- Will Ferrell held citizenship in United States[14].
- English was Will Ferrell's native language[15].
- Will Ferrell worked as a comedian[4].
- Will Ferrell's professions included film producer[5].
- Will Ferrell's professions included writer[6].
- Will Ferrell worked as a voice actor[7].
- Will Ferrell's professions included screenwriter[8].
- Will Ferrell worked as a character actor[16].
- Will Ferrell's education included a stint at University High School[17].
- Will Ferrell's education included a stint at USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism[18].
- Will Ferrell's education included a stint at The Groundlings[19].
- Will Ferrell was educated at University of Southern California[20].
- A notable work attributed to Will Ferrell is Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy[21].
- A notable work attributed to Will Ferrell is Elf[22].
- A notable work attributed to Will Ferrell is Step Brothers[23].
- A notable work attributed to Will Ferrell is Old School[24].
- Will Ferrell received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[25].
- Will Ferrell received the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program[26].
- Will Ferrell received the star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27].
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Origins and Family
Will Ferrell's place of birth was Irvine[2]. He was born on July 16, 1967[3]. English was his native language[15].
Education
Educated at University High School[17], a high school[28], in United States[29], founded in 1970[30]; USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism[18], a journalism school[31], in United States[32], founded in 1971[33]; The Groundlings[19], an improvisational theatre[34], in United States[35]; and University of Southern California[20], a private university[36], in United States[37], founded in 1880[38], headquartered in Los Angeles[39]. Will Ferrell studied under Maggie Baird[40].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include comedian[4], film producer[5], writer[6], voice actor[7], screenwriter[8], and character actor[16].
Works and Contributions
Notable works include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy[21], Elf[22], Step Brothers[23], and Old School[24].
Recognition
Awards received include Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[25], a cultural prize[41], in United States[42], founded in 1998[43]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program[26], an award[44], in United States[45], founded in 2000[46]; star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], a commemorative plaque[47], in United States[48]; MTV Comedic Genius Award[49]; Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Made for Television Movie[50], a class of award[51], in United States[52], founded in 1973[53]; and Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series[54], a class of award[55], in United States[56], founded in 1951[57].
Personal Life
Will Ferrell was married to Viveca Paulin[10]. Children include Magnus Ferrell[11], an actor[58], b. 2004[59], of United States[60]; Mattias Ferrell[12], an actor[61], b. 2006[62], of United States[63]; and Axel Ferrell[13], an actor[64], b. 2010[65], of United States[66].
Why It Matters
Will Ferrell ranks in the top 0.17% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10,775 views/month, #1,741 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 29 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[67] He is known by 36 alternative names across languages and contexts.[68]
FAQs
Where was Will Ferrell born?
Will Ferrell was born in Irvine[2].
Who was Will Ferrell married to?
Will Ferrell's spouses include Viveca Paulin[10].
What did Will Ferrell do for work?
Will Ferrell worked as comedian[4], film producer[5], writer[6], voice actor[7], and screenwriter[8].
Where did Will Ferrell go to school?
Will Ferrell was educated at University High School[17], USC Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism[18], The Groundlings[19], and University of Southern California[20].
What awards did Will Ferrell receive?
Honors received include Mark Twain Prize for American Humor[25], Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program[26], star on Hollywood Walk of Fame[27], and MTV Comedic Genius Award[49].