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'John William "James" Ferrell' (born July 16, 1967[1]) is an Emmy- and Golden Globe-nominated American comedian, impressionist, writer and actor who first established himself as a cast member of ''Saturday Night Live,'' and has since gone on to a successful film career. He most recently starred in ''Blades of Glory''.
Biography
Early life
Ferrell was born in Irvine, California,[2] to Lee Ferrell, a keyboardist for The Righteous Brothers, and Kay (née Overman), a teacher.[3] He had his schooling in Rancho San Joaquin Middle School and University High School in Irvine, where he was a kicker for the varsity football team.Dave Albee,Carroll Chronicles: Celebrities love to practice with Pete, ''Marin Independent Journal'', August 29, 2007. He enrolled at the University of Southern California, where he studied Sports Broadcasting and graduated with a degree in Sports Information. He is also a member of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.[4] After graduating in 1989, Ferrell developed his improvisation skills as a member of the comedy group The Groundlings.
''Saturday Night Live'' career
During his time on ''SNL'', Ferrell made a name for himself with his impersonations, which included:
★ U.S. President George W. Bush ("strategery" was one of several fake Bushisms created by Ferrell during skits about the 2000 campaign),
★ Chicago Cubs announcer Harry Caray (even after Caray's death),
★ singer Robert Goulet (crooning a cappella pieces of music by Sisqó, Baha Men, and Notorious B.I.G.)
★ singer Neil Diamond
★ ''Inside the Actors Studio'' personality James Lipton
★ Massachusetts Senator Ted Kennedy
★ U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno
★ convicted Unabomber Ted Kaczynski
★ game show host Alex Trebek
★ professional wrestler-turned-Governor of Minnesota Jesse Ventura.
Will Ferrell in the famous ''Saturday Night Live'' cowbell sketch
Ferrell returned to ''Saturday Night Live'' as a guest host on May 14, 2005. During this guest stint, he reprised his role as Alex Trebek in the popular "Celebrity Jeopardy" sketches and Robert Goulet, advertising a series of crooned ringtones. Also in the same episode, during the performance of the song "Little Sister" by musical guests Queens of the Stone Age, Ferrell came onstage playing the cowbell.
Ferrell became the highest paid cast member of Saturday Night Live in 2001 with a season salary of $350,000.[5]
Movie career
Ferrell as Frank "the Tank" Ricard in ''Old School''
Ferrell as Harold Crick in ''Stranger than Fiction''
During his time on ''Saturday Night Live'', Ferrell appeared in several movies: '', ''A Night at the Roxbury'', ''Superstar'', ''The Ladies Man'', ''Dick'', ''Drowning Mona'', '', ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'', and ''Zoolander''.
His first starring role came after his departure from SNL with Frank "The Tank" Ricard in ''Old School'' (2003). The movie "belongs to Mr. Ferrell," declared the ''New York Times'', which described how he "uses his hilarious, anxious zealotry to sell the part."[6] ''Old School'' was a major success and Ferrell received an MTV Movie Awards nomination for Best Comedic Performance.
The title role in ''Elf'' (2003) followed, as did another MTV Movie Awards nomination. Ferrell continued to land comedy roles in 2004 and 2005 in films such as ''Melinda and Melinda'', '', ''Starsky & Hutch'', and ''Wedding Crashers'', earning himself a place among Hollywood's Frat Pack.[7] In 2005, Ferrell earned $40 million.[8] In 2006, Ferrell starred in ''Stranger Than Fiction'' and ''; both received critical and box office success. Ferrell's performance in ''Stranger Than Fiction'' introduced audiences to the dramatic potential of Ferrell's acting talents. On December 27, 2006, 'The Magazine' named Ferrell as one of its three actors of the year in their 2006 year in review issue.[9]
In March of 2007, Ferrell, along with Jon Heder, co-starred in ''Blades of Glory''. During an interview in support of the ice skating comedy, Ferrell denied relying on performance enhancing drugs to assist with his work in the film, but did admit to using "a lot of human growth hormone and a little bit of Robitussin" for his work in ''Stranger Than Fiction.''[10] In 2005, Ferrell was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences.[11]
Ferrell has played two characters with the first name "Chazz": Chazz Reinhold in ''Wedding Crashers'' and Chazz Michael Michaels in ''Blades of Glory''. Ferrell appeared as part of a pre-game video package for the Rose Bowl along with Texas alum Matthew McConaughey. Ferrell also sang a song at the ESPY Awards in 2006 about Lance Armstrong and Neil Armstrong, and is often noted as looking very similar to Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith.[12][13]
Ferrell participated in a 79th Academy Awards musical-comedy performance with John C. Reilly and Jack Black, where they sang a song about comedies being snubbed by the voters in favor of dramas.
Cartoons
He has worked as a voice actor as well, including the 50s style father in the animated series ''The Oblongs''.
He also did the voice of Ted the man with the yellow hat in the movie Curious George.
Funny or Die
In April 2007, Ferrell launched "Funny or Die",[14] a streaming video website where short comedy films are uploaded and voted on by users. The site features ''The Landlord'', starring Ferrell and Funny or Die co-founder Adam McKay. Ferrell's character is harassed for the rent by his landlord, a swearing, beer-loving two-year-old girl (played by McKay's daughter, Pearl). Some child psychologists have criticized Ferrell and the McKays for what they viewed as exploitation of the child,[15] but Adam McKay responded by stating that "Fortunately she is in this great stage now where she repeats anything you say to her and then forgets it right away, which is key. She has not said the 'B-word' since we shot the thing."[16] They recently released a video entitled "Good Cop, Baby Cop" which also starred baby Pearl.[17] The end of the video stated that this would be her final appearance and wished her a happy "baby retirement."
Personal life
In August 2000, Ferrell married Swedish actress Viveca Paulin, whom he met in 1995 at an acting class. On March 7, 2004 their son Magnus Paulin Ferrell III was born. On December 30, 2006 just after 2 a.m., Paulin gave birth to another son, Mattias Ferrell.[18]
An announcement on I-Newswire.com reported that Ferrell had died in a paragliding accident. The site accepts press releases from users for publication on its website. A user submitted the aforementioned hoax, which was published before its factual inaccuracy was noticed. The story was further propagated when it appeared on Google News.[19][20]
Ferrell is a fan of USC Trojan football, and has worked with head coach Pete Carroll to do motivational stunts for the players during the season.Dave Albee,Carroll Chronicles: Celebrities love to practice with Pete, ''Marin Independent Journal'', August 29, 2007.
Awards and nominations
Golden Globe Awards
'Nominated':
★ 2006: Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture (for ''The Producers'')
★ 2007: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy (for ''Stranger than Fiction'')
Emmy Awards
'Nominated':
★ 2001: Outstanding Individual Performance In A Variety Or Music Program (for ''Saturday Night Live'')
Razzie Awards
'"Won"':
★ 2005: Worst Screen Couple (with Nicole Kidman, for ''Bewitched'')
'Nominated':
★ 2005: Worst Actor for ''Bewitched'' and ''Kicking & Screaming''
American Comedy Awards
'Won':
★ 2001: Funniest Male Performer in a TV Special (Leading or Supporting) Network, Cable or Syndication (for ''Saturday Night Live'' Presidential Bash 2000)
'Nominated':
★ 2001: Funniest Supporting Male Performer in a TV Series (for ''Saturday Night Live'')
MTV Movie Awards
'Won'
★ 2007: Best Kiss for '') (with Sacha Baron Cohen)
'Nominated':
★ 2007: Best Comedic Performance (for ''Blades of Glory'')
★ 2007: Best Fight (for ''Blades of Glory'')
★ 2005: Best Comedic Performance (for '')
★ 2005: Best On-Screen Team (with Paul Rudd, Steve Carell and David Koechner for '')
★ 2005: Best Musical Performance (with Paul Rudd, David Koechner and Steve Carell for '')
★ 2004: Best Comedic Performance (for ''Elf'')
★ 2004: Best Comedic Performance (for ''Old School'')
★ 2004: Best On-Screen Team (with Luke Wilson and Vince Vaughn for ''Old School'')
Satellite Awards
'Nominated':
★ 2006: Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical (for ''Stranger Than Fiction'')
Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards
'Won'
★ 2007 Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards, Funniest M@$^$% F(&#&@
★ 2007 Spike TV Guys' Choice Awards, Most Viral Video
ESPY Awards
'Won'
★ 2007 ESPY Awards, Best Sports Movie (for '')
★ Currently holds the Guinness World Record for highest annual earnings, $40 million in 2004.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | ''Bucket of Blood'' | Young Man | |
| ''Criminal Hearts'' | Newscaster | ||
| 1997 | '' | Mustafa | |
| ''Men Seeking Women'' | Al | ||
| 1998 | ''A Night at the Roxbury'' | Steve Butabi | (also writer) |
| ''The Thin Pink Line'' | Darren Clark | ||
| 1999 | ''Superstar'' | Sky Corrigan/God | |
| ''Dick'' | Bob Woodward | ||
| '' | Mustafa | ||
| ''The Suburbans'' | Gil | ||
| 2000 | ''The Ladies Man'' | Lance DeLune | |
| ''Drowning Mona'' | Cubby the Funeral Director | ||
| 2001 | ''Zoolander'' | Mugatu | |
| ''Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back'' | Federal Wildlife Marshal Willenholly | ||
| 2002 | ''Boat Trip'' | Brian's Boyfriend | (uncredited) |
| 2003 | ''Elf'' | Buddy | |
| ''Old School'' | Frank "the Tank" Ricard | ||
| 2004 | ''Melinda and Melinda'' | Hobie | |
| '' | Ron Burgundy | (also writer) | |
| '' | Ron Burgundy | (also writer) | |
| ''Starsky & Hutch'' | Big Earl | ||
| ''Oh, What a Lovely Tea Party'' | Himself | (documentary) | |
| 2005 | ''The Producers'' | Franz Liebkind | |
| ''Winter Passing'' | Corbit | ||
| ''Wedding Crashers'' | Chazz Reinhold | (uncredited) | |
| ''Bewitched'' | Jack Wyatt/Darrin | ||
| ''Kicking & Screaming'' | Phil Weston | ||
| ''The Wendell Baker Story'' | Dave Bix | ||
| 2006 | ''Stranger than Fiction'' | Harold Crick | |
| '' | Ricky Bobby | (also writer) | |
| ''Curious George'' | Ted/The Man in the Yellow Hat | (voice only) | |
| 2007 | ''Blades of Glory'' | Chazz Michael Michaels | |
| 2008 | ''Land of the Lost'' | Rick Marshall | |
| ''Step Brothers'' | Unknown | (announced, also writer) | |
| ''Semi-Pro'' | Jackie Moon | (in production) |
Television work
★ ''Saturday Night Live'' (cast member from 1995-2002)
★ ''Cow and Chicken'' (1997-2001) (voice in various episodes)
★ ''Saturday Night Live: Presidential Bash 2000'' (2000)
★ ''Undeclared'' (Guest star)
★ ''The Oblongs'' (2001-2002) (voice)
★ ''Family Guy'' (2000-2001) (voice in various episodes)
★ ''MTV Movie Awards'' - ''Matrix Reloaded'' parody as the Architect
★ ''Strangers with Candy'' (Guest star)
★ ''King of the Hill'' (voice)
★ ''The Tom Green Show'' (Guest star)
★ ''The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show'' (Guest star)
Salary
★ '' (2006) $20,000,000[21]
★ ''Bewitched'' (2005) $20,000,000
★ ''Kicking & Screaming'' (2005) $20,000,000
★ '' (2004) $7,000,000
References
1. According to the State of California. ''California Birth Index, 1905-1995''. Center for Health Statistics, California Department of Health Services, Sacramento, California. At Ancestry.com
2. Will Ferrell Bio
3. http://www.filmreference.com/film/92/Will-Ferrell.html
4. http://www.delts.org/About/Heritage/Famous.aspx
5. http://webcenters.netscape.compuserve.com/celebrity/package.jsp?name=celebrity/content/bsf_carreyvsfarrell
6. Mitchell, Elvis, "Never Too Late to Have an Adolescence," ''New York Times'', February 21, 2003.
7. http://www.usatoday.com/life/movies/news/2004-06-15-frat-pack_x.htm
8. http://moneycentral.msn.com/content/invest/forbes/P147872.asp
9. http://www.wearethemagazine.com/0103/themagazine.htm
10. http://www.bigpictureradio.com/willferrellinterview.htm
11. http://www.oscars.org/press/pressreleases/2005/05.06.24.html
12. http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/grpress/index.ssf?/base/entertainment-1/1162568924197380.xml&coll=6
13. http://www.philly.com/mld/inquirer/news/local/15873280.htm
14. Funny Or Die
15. Today Show June 7, 2007
16. Will Ferrell and Pearl in The Landlord
17. Good Cop, Baby Cop
18. http://www.people.com/people/article/0,,20005718,00.html
19. "Will Ferrell Isn't Dead and Google Hasn't Hired A 15 Year-Old"; Ryan, Jack; March 15, 2006; The Post Chronicle
20. "Will Ferrell Not Dead In Paragliding Accident"; Marconi, Mitch; Mar 14, 2006; The Post Chronicle
21. IMDB Profile
External links
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★ Will Ferrell's profile on Funny Or Die
★ Will Ferrell Interview
★ Maxim Rated Top SNL performer
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