Will Ferrell

American actor, comedian, screenwriter and producer (born 1967)

  • Fame67.9
  • Momentum21.7
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  • Age
    59
    Born 1967
  • Known for
    Despicable Me 4
    2024
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Updated 2026-07-19

John William Ferrell is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He is known for his leading man roles in comedy films and for his work as a television producer. Ferrell has received various accolades, including six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award, in addition to nominations for two Golden Globe Awards and for a Tony Award. In 2011, Ferrell was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 2015, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named the year's best comedian in British GQ.

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  • Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Special Class Program
  • MTV Comedic Genius Award
  • Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
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Momentum21.7
Historical34.5
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Source confidence65.0
Completeness75.0
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