Will Ferrell

Will Ferrell was a member of the cast of Saturday Night Live before going to appear in major-screen comedies like 'Elf' "Anchorman," and Talladega Nights. Will Ferrell was a Los California-based comedian, who was born in Irvine in 1967. His seven-year-long stint as Saturday Night Live's cast member helped him become one of the most famous comedy stars in the world of film. He became known for off-color hits like Anchorman The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and Old School (2003). Ferrell co-founded Funny or Die video streaming service. He also had success in the role of a voice actor on animated films like Megamind (2010). John William Ferrell was conceived in Irvine, California on July 16, 1967. Will Ferrell was the oldest of Lee Ferrell, Righteous Brothers keyboardists and Kay Ferrell. As a University High School student, he was not exactly a clown in the class. He was quiet and studious however, he decided to play football, setting records for his school in terms of the highest number of field goals made. Even in the more comfortable surroundings of his suburban home, Ferrell displayed little of the outrageous, funny outbursts that would later help define his career.