John William Ferrell (/ ˈ f ɛr əl /; [1] born July 16, 1967) [2] [3] 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 earned six Emmy Awards and in 2011 was honored with the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.

Ferrell in 2013. The following is the filmography of American actor, comedian, producer and writer Will Ferrell.

1 day ago · Ferrell is most closely associated with broad comedies and Witherspoon the more romantic variety. And while both have expanded beyond their wheelhouses, they are each A-list refugees from movie genres — laugh-out-loud comedies, rom-coms — that have largely faded from theaters in recent years.

3 days ago · Will Ferrell, American comedy actor and writer known for his impersonations, notably of Alex Trebek and George W. Bush on Saturday Night Live, and for his portrayal of dim-witted but endearing characters, including Buddy in Elf (2003).

18 hours ago · Ferrell plays Jim, a single dad in Atlanta whose daughter, Jenni (the always-hilarious Geraldine Viswanathan), announces she’s getting married to her college sweetheart Oliver (Stony Blyden).

Will Ferrell. Producer: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. John William Ferrell was born in Irvine, California, to Betty Kay (Overman), a teacher, and Roy Lee Ferrell, Jr., a musician. His parents were originally from Roanoke Rapids, North Carolina.