Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell rose to fame as a member of "Saturday Night Live," before appearing on such major-screen comedy films as 'Elf"Anchorman," "Talladega Nights.' Will Ferrell was born in Irvine, California in 1967. He began his career in comedy by playing an actor for the Los Angeles-based improv group known as the Groundlings. After his highly acclaimed seven-year stint as a performer on Saturday Night Live, he became one of the film industry's most popular comedians through off-color successes like Old School (2003) and Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004). Ferrell was also co-founder of the streaming site Funny or Die and enjoyed the success of voice acting in animated films such as Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell, born July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. Will Ferrell is the eldest child of Righteous Brothers keyboardist Lee Ferrell (and Kay Ferrell), but he wasn't the class clown while he was at University High School. Ferrell who was quiet and studious, chose to make his mark on the field where he set the school record for the most field goals scored. Even in the more comfortable environment of his suburban home, Ferrell displayed little of the outrageous, humorous bursts that would eventually to define his career. His mother, who was interviewed by Esquire and Esquire, stated Ferrell was calm and amiable. "You do you know those little Matchbox cars? Will arrange his Matchbox cars on his own, and be totally happy. It would be a simple question "Do you wish to visit Disneyland today?" or "You want your cars lined up?" It would be a difficult conversation for him to consider. "That's not to say Ferrell was a straight guy. When he made the daily announcements via the PA system, a glimpse of his comedy talents was revealed each day in high-school. Upon graduation in 1986, Ferrell attended the University of Southern California at Los Angeles, where he was a member of the Delta Tau fraternity and pursued the degree of sports journalist.