Profile
Famous as :
ComedianBirth Name :
John William FerrellBirth Date :
July 16, 1967Birth Place :
Irvine, California, USASpouse :
Viveca Paulin (Swedish actress, since 12-Aug-00)Claim to fame :
As Frank Ricard in "Old School" (2003)
Will Ferrell and Wife Expecting Third Child, a Baby Boy
October 01, 2009 09:10:42Actor-comedian Will Ferrell is expanding his brood as his wife Viveca Paulin is pregnant with another baby. His representative tells People, the pair who has been married since August 2002 is expecting a baby boy due in January next year.
The forthcoming infant will become Will and Viveca's third child. He will join older brothers Magnus Paulin Ferrell and Mattias Ferrell.
Robert Pattinson, Zac Efron Nominated for Choice Male Hottie Teen Choice Award
June 16, 2009 09:06:06The list of nominees for 2009 Teen Choice Awards has been unveiled and it sees the likes of Robert Pattinson and Zac Efron being nominated for Choice Male Hottie prize. Both movie heartthrobs vie for the category with fellow actors that include Chace Crawford, Jonas Brothers, and Taylor Kitsch.
Zac and the Jonas boys, additionally, are nominated for Choice Red Carpet Icon: Male. Their competitors for the gong include "American Idol" season 8 runner-up Adam Lambert, Justin Timberlake, and Kanye West.
No Tears Shed on Last Episode of 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno'
May 30, 2009 11:05:22Friday, May 29 marked the end of Jay Leno's 17-year run as the host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". On his final episode, Leno kicked it off by thanking all the people "who made it possible", and that include the personalities who have provided him with materials to talk about such as Monica Lewinsky, Bill Clinton, and Michael Jackson.
Upon entering the stage, Leno was welcomed with a long-standing ovation. Then he made some jokes related to his departure from the show, as well as the move to 10 P.M. slot. "I'm going to be going to a secluded spot where no one can find me - NBC prime time," Leno said. "It's a gamble. I'm betting NBC will still be around in three months, but that's not a given." He added that he had cleaned out his office, and found O.J. Simpson's knife. "I had it the whole time!" he joked.
'Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night' Presents Eminem, Jack Black and More
May 29, 2009 03:05:04"Jimmy Kimmel Live!" has invited a string of celebrities to take part in its primetime specials. "Jimmy Kimmel Live: Game Night" will be aired as half-hours after the basketball finals starting June 4 at 8 P.M. ET/PT. Brought in to up the ante are Will Ferrell, Denzel Washington, Eminem and more.
These celebrities will engage in interviews with host Jimmy Kimmel while signature comedy pieces are played throughout the special. Eminem in particular will be in a comedy segment with Jimmy who poses as the rapper's next prodigy.
Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher Among 2009 TV Land Awards Presenters
April 15, 2009 03:04:13TV Land Awards on Sunday, April 19 will be one star-studded affair. The cable television network announced in a press released that there will be a number of celebrities to present the awards. They are Will Ferrell, Teri Hatcher, Amy Poehler, Jimmy Kimmel, Jamie Lee Curtis and Dr. Phil.
Additionally, there will be a tribute to TV producer brothers The Kroffts by Cyndi Lauper and David Cassidy. They will be granted Pop Culture Award which is presented "to a producer whose body of work has crossed the line from ordinary to pop culture status." Sid and Marty Krofft had produced "The Dean Martin Show", "Land of the Lost" and "Family Affair" among others.
Will Ferrell as Bush and Tina Fey as Palin on 'SNL', the Video
October 25, 2008 11:10:40Striking while the iron is hot, "Saturday Night Live" executive producer Lorne Michaels tapped Will Ferrell to return to the sketch show as current U.S. President George W. Bush. Ferrell did the parody on the show's "Weekend Update" on Thursday, October 23 night, appearing alongside Tina Fey's now-famous impersonation of Sarah Palin.
Among the things that Ferrell's Bush discussed in the skit was the election of between John McCain and Barack Obama. He commented that the presidential candidates are "heavily patriotized" and "display much characterization" and then he offered McCain and Palin, a "prime time, heavily publicized network endorsement from George W. Bush".
Meet Forbes' Best Paid Actors, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz
July 24, 2008 12:07:05When it comes to celebrity money makers, Will Smith and Cameron Diaz are the two bests according to Forbes magazine. Both movie stars top the publication's list of Hollywood's Best Paid Actors, besting their many other A-list fellow celebs.
On the male list of the ranking, based on salaries earned between June 1, 2007, through June 1, 2008, actor-comedian Smith seizes the No. 1 spot, raking in an estimated $80 million for his big-screen efforts. He's followed close behind at 2nd spot by movie hunk Johnny Depp, earning a reported $72 million this year, thanks to his "Pirates" films. Tied for third spot are funnymen Mike Myers and Eddie Murphy, with each of them earns $55 million over the past year.
Disappointing Sport Comedy 'Semi-Pro' Nabbed Box Office Top Slot
March 03, 2008 01:03:15The Will Ferrell-starrer comedy film "Semi-Pro" shot to the top of North America weekend box office pushing last week's champion "Vantage Point" aside. The New Line Cinema's movie with a tone of sport comedy led the pack earning $15.1 million over the three days weekend ending on March 2, 2008.
Despite its success of nailing the top spot, the Kent Alterman-directed film is said to be on the track of being Ferrell's worst performing movies as its debut opening on Friday, February 29 showed a weak sales grossing only about $5.45 million. On the matter, the president of the box-office tracker Media By Numbers LLC, Paul Dergarabedian commented, "Will Ferrell is always a draw and audiences love him. But this particular weekend is not quite as strong as his earlier efforts."
The Trailer of Will Ferrell's 'Step Brothers' Hits!
February 28, 2008 04:02:20The Columbia Pictures have given out treats to Will Ferrell's fans as the studio released the trailer of the funny man's upcoming comedy "Step Brothers". The trailer that runs 2:35 minutes gives out glimpses of the claimed to be hilarious comedy about competitive stepbrothers.
The video footage started with the introduction of the two newly stepbrothers as they meet each other. The trailer then continues to show the rivalry between the two spoiled thirty-something men and how they tried very badly to get rid of each other.
Will Ferrell Joined by Co-Stars in Funny or Die Tour for 'Semi-Pro'
February 18, 2008 04:02:12"Arrested Development" actor Will Arnett and the co-star of Javier Bardem in "No Country for Old Men" Woody Harrelson have been signed to join Will Ferrell in the sold-out campus tour "Will Ferrell's Funny or Die Comedy Tour" promoting the upcoming sport comedy movie "Semi-Pro".
According to Hollywood Reporter, the two actors will be joining the film's star and comics Zach Galifianakis, Demetri Martin and Nick Swardson for the rest of the eight-venues tour. They will start performing as the tour resumes on February 22 at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill after a short break.
Actor Johnny Depp Named Top Money-Making Star of 2007
January 04, 2008 11:01:42Saw both of his 2007 film projects; "Pirates of the Caribbean: At Worlds End" and "Sweeney Todd" reached success in the market, Johnny Depp has been named the "Top Money-Making Star of 2007" in Quigley Publishing Company's 76th Annual Poll.
This is the actor's second consecutive time in the number one spot. He first appeared on the list in 2003, coming in at number six and was placed second in 2005 and first last year.
The 50 Smartest People in Hollywood According to Entertainment Weekly
December 03, 2007 11:12:35When it comes to acting skills, needless to say that Hollywood has many experts in the one particular field. But when it comes to "power," who actually is in charge? Digging deep into the issue, Entertainment Weekly has conducted a search of the people who are rocking the industry's world this year, "the people with ideas - innovative, creative, dangerous, renegade ideas - who are changing the way movies are made." The data, which took three months of constant research, are concluded in its list of 50 Smartest People in Hollywood.
Rounding out the Top 10 of the list are people from different areas of business, ranging from director/writer/producer to actor. Seized the top spot is Judd Apatow, followed close behind by Steven Spielberg and James Cameron, who both ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
Hollywood A-Listers Turn Kite Designers for Charity
November 30, 2007 03:11:16Having their giving spirit reaching its best level at their heart, Hollywood A-listers are turning to designers, not fashion nor lunchbox designers, but kite designers to lend a helping hand to other people in need. Famous celebs ranging from Angelina Jolie, Madonna, to Cher have all teamed up, designing kites for charity.
The celebs-designed kites, to be auctioned off on eBay by December 5, will help raise money for the Afghanistan Relief Organization (AFO), which will be used to train new teachers and establish libraries in Afghanistan.
Here Is Eva Longoria's Sex Tape, a Real Parody
October 03, 2007 12:10:42
It's real. The much-talked Eva Longoria's sex tape is real. A real parody indeed.
Rumors are abuzz just yesterday that a sex tape featuring Eva and her NBA player husband, Tony Parker, had leaked. In fact, it has been revealed that the tape is a joke from Will Ferrell's comedy site Funny or Die.
Will Ferrell Auctioning a Step Brothers Cameo for Charity
September 18, 2007 04:09:20
Many ways can be invented to raise fund for charity, and one of them has already been made by Hollywood actor Will Ferrell. Reports around the net brought up interesting info stating the funnyman is auctioning off the chance to land a cameo part in his next film "Step Brothers" with proceeds going to Cancer for College foundation, formed by his college buddy Craig Pollard.
Bidding started at $5,000 yesterday, September 17, 2007 on eBay and will run until Wednesday, September 26. Highest bidder will be announced on Thursday, September 27 to then meet the "Anchorman" star at the 14th annual Cancer for College gold tournament dinner held on the next day in California before joining him on the set of the comedy in October 2007.
Jeremy Piven Toplining Flick Produced by Will Ferrell
August 18, 2007 11:08:38
Being open on what he will do next, "Entourage" star Jeremy Piven has eagerly revealed to MTV that he is working on a new comedy feature that will reunite him with Will Ferrell since "Old School" as well as mark his collaboration with Adam McKay, the helmer of Ferrell’s two vehicles "Anchorman" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
"I'm gonna start a movie that Will Ferrell and Adam McKay are producing called 'Don Ready,' " he informed, grinning as he further said that the tidbit is an exclusive for no one knows about the project before.
The 2007 MTV Movie Awards Winners Named
June 04, 2007 11:06:14
Summer sure is still a great period to celebrate an award event and for young generation of moviegoers, it's undoubtedly the time to once again get to know who and what come out as the best at MTV Movie Awards this year, held Sunday, June 3 at Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre.
Taking the spotlight during the ceremony was Walt Disney Pictures' "Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest" which not only got deemed Best Movie, but also won its lead star Johnny Depp the Best Performance honor. However, the big winner turned out to be Sacha Baron Cohen as the British actor triumphantly swept two golden popcorns in Best Comedic Performance for "Borat" and Best Kiss for "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", the latter being shared with fellow funnyman Will Ferrell.
Contenders Unveiled for the 2007 MTV Movie Awards
May 01, 2007 12:05:43
The coveted Golden Popcorn trophies once again set to be handed into the rightful ones as MTV has just revealed its list of nominees for this year's MTV Movie Awards, which it will air live for the first time ever from Universal City's Gibson Amphitheatre on June 3.
Picking up titles of various genres for the competition, the network surprisingly gives large portion attention to epic saga "300", granting the Zack Snyder-directed flick a total five nods, notably Best Movie and Best Performance for lead star Gerard Butler.
Will Ferrell and Wife Viveca Paulin Bestowed "The 2007 Viking Prize"
April 27, 2007 03:04:54
Will Ferrell scores another honor, not for his acting career, but for his being deeply involved in the Swedish School of Los Angeles. The comedian-actor and his wife Viveca Paulin have been bestowed "The 2007 Viking Prize."
The husband-and-wife are scheduled to accept the award from Margareta Saperston, headmaster of the school, at a ceremony on May 19th later this year.
Will Ferrell Launching Comedy Video Site
April 18, 2007 11:04:48
Stomping into new field, Will Ferrell has activated a comedy video site named FunnyOrDie.com through Gary Sanchez Productions, the company he established with Adam McKay.
Backed up by venture capital firm Sequoia Partners, the site is off to a sizzling start since quietly going up as a beta release Thursday, April 12, already having a short video featuring Ferrell and McKay racked up more than 1.5 million page views and generated more than 2 million streams. Entitled "The Landlord", the two-minute clip shows Ferrell as an apartment tenant forced to reckon with an angry landlord, who happens to be played by McKay's toddler daughter.
Four Tapped As Oscar Presenters
February 09, 2007 02:02:01
The list of names presenting awards at the upcoming Academy Awards is taking shape. Laura Ziskin, the telecast producer for the event, announced Wednesday, February 7 that Nicole Kidman, Will Ferrell, Daniel Craig, and Reese Witherspoon would all take the duty during the annual ceremony, held for the seventy-ninth time.
Taking place at the Kodak Theatre at Hollywood & Highland Center on Sunday, February 25, this year's Oscar is honoring best achievements of 2006 and will be aired live by ABC at 5 p.m. PST (8 p.m. EST), beginning with a half-hour red carpet arrivals segment, "The Road to the Oscars."
It's A Boy, Again, for Will Ferrell and His Wife Viveca Paulson
January 03, 2007 11:01:25
Comic actor Will Ferrell and his wife Viveca Paulson welcomed the arrival of their second child Saturday Dec 30th, 2006.
It's a boy, again, for the couple. The newlyborn, named Mattias Ferrell, was born just after 2 a.m., the actor's publicist has announced.
Will Ferrell Not Doing "Old School Dos"
November 23, 2006 12:11:12
It's now clear that Will Ferrell has no interest at all in sequels. After turning down the lavish offer to reprise his role for the follow-up of "Elf", the funnyman has recently revealed that he won't return for "Old School Dos" either, which is quite a surprise remembering that he previously expressed his enthusiasm to be shown the project's script.
"Oh, I wouldn't do another Old School," he confirmed upon being asked once again of his involvement in the flick. "They put these rumours out there, these studio people, but I would never be behind that one."
GQ Magazine's Men of the Year
November 17, 2006 09:11:22
George Clooney is People magazine's Sexiest Man Alive in 2006, but he doesn't make it to GQ magazine's Men of the Year list. Fellow actors Leonardo DiCaprio, Will Ferrell, and rapper Jay-Z are all chosen as the magazine's 11th annual Men of the Year.
As of DiCaprio, the hunk has been selected for his "leading man" talents. Elsewhere, Ferrell has been named "seriously funny", while Jay-Z is called a "renaissance mogul".
Will Ferrell Gives Salute to "King Dork"
November 16, 2006 09:11:02
Being consistent in film producing, Will Ferrell is about to develop one more big screen feature under his Gary Sanchez Productions banner. The Hollywood Reporter learned that the funnyman has picked up the rights to make "King Dork" based on Frank Portman's debut novel of the same title.
As part of their overall first-look deal with Paramount Vantage, the Paramount Pictures' art-house division, Ferrell will produce with Adam McKay, his producing partner at Gary Sanchez. It is still unclear yet whether the actor will also take a starring part in the project.
Will Ferrell Confirmed Baby Number Two's Sex
November 08, 2006 01:11:05
It's official. Will Ferrell and wife Viveca Paulin are expecting second son.
The Emmy and Golden Globe nominated American comedian, during his appearance on "The Late Show with David Letterman" Monday night Nov 6th to promote his new movie "Stranger Than Fiction," revealed the sex of the unborn baby.
New Line Okays "Semi-Pro"
October 27, 2006 04:10:40
New Line emerges with good news that it has given the green light to the comedy flick "Semi-Pro." That's not all, the studio also gives details on the project, confirming Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson will both star in.
"Semi-Pro," set in the world of 1970s pro basketball, will be directed by New Line executive VP Kent Alterman. With Scot Armstrong writing the screenplay, shooting is expected to begin early next year.
"Stepfather" Heads to Paramount Vantage
October 26, 2006 02:10:59
Shifting attention to comedy after its decision to pick up thriller project "Fracture (2007)", Paramount Vantage is set to develop Brian Burns' pitch "Stepfather", a broad comedy feature that takes a look at perfect stepfather's impact on the family dynamic.
"This is sure to be a great film," Paramount Vantage president John Lesher remarked. "It's really relatable, and I can't believe no one's made a comedy about the perfect stepfather when the real father comes home."
Will Ferrell Agrees on Developing TV Comedy Series
September 20, 2006 04:09:25
Gary Sanchez Productions, which is Will Ferrell's recently launched production company, has inked deal with US cable network HBO to develop TV comedy series called "P.E.".
It is a single-camera project tells the story of a man who fails to make the grade as a major league baseball pitcher and returns to his hometown in the South to teach physical education in his old school and make amends with all the people he turned his back on.
Will Ferrell Gives Answer to "Elf 2" and "Old School Dos"
September 20, 2006 11:09:40
Being highly expected to reprise his roles in two film sequels of "Elf 2" and "Old School Dos", Will Ferrell has given his response concerning the matters to Moviehole yesterday, September 19.
The funnyman has said that he won't return for the former one as he rejected the idea upon being approached by New Line to do the sequel. Since New Line's Toby Emmerich stated before that the company would only ever do the sequel if it were with the actor, the project is positively not happening therefore though it has already been in the works.
Will Ferrell Eyeing Another Reunion in "Semi-Pro"
August 08, 2006 10:08:33
Will Ferrell is in the brink to have one more reunion. Recently signed to re-team up with John C. Reilly in "Step Brothers", the funnyman now reportedly is engaged in talks on blooming another with screenwriter Scot Armstrong for "Semi-Pro." The two previously had worked together in Todd Phillips' 2003 flick of "Old School" which boosted up Ferrell's film career.
A sports comedy that takes place in the world of basketball during the 70s, the project is planned to start production by next February in Minneapolis. Apart from Ferrell and Armstrong, there is no word yet about other film crew or cast.
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly Become "Step Brothers"
August 04, 2006 04:08:24
Will Ferrell and John C. Reilly are sharing the screen once more. Fresh from "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", the duo have been billed to again team up in "Step Brothers", a new comedic feature developed by Columbia Pictures.
Already made a preemptive deal for the project, the company has tapped Adam McKay to direct based on a screenplay he is set to write with Ferrell. The writing task therefore will be the third film script penned by both of them after "Anchorman" and "Talladega."
Will Ferrell; "My Wife Is Pregnant Again"
July 29, 2006 11:07:39
"My wife is pregnant again," Will Ferrell announced Thursday July 27th on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno".
Ferrell and his wife, Viveca Paulin tied the knot in 2000 and have had a 2-year-old son named Magnus Paulin Ferrell.
Will Ferrell, the First Man Ever to Grace the Cover of Stuff Magazine
June 30, 2006 11:06:35
Give the actor two thumbs up. Will Ferrell deserves more than that somehow for he's been tapped to pose for the cover of Stuff magazine for its August issue, thus becoming the first man ever to grace the cover of the publication.
In somewhat a more sensational issue, the hunk joins Leslie Bibb his co-star in the upcoming Nascar spoof, "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby", for the exceptional edition.
Ferrell Gets Deeper in Film Producing
June 27, 2006 03:06:55
Seems Will Ferrell's way to maintain his role as film producer is going more velvety now. The funnyman alongside writer-director-actor Adam McKay have successfully formed a two-year pact with Paramount Vantage, the specialty division of Paramount Pictures, to produce low-budget, high-concept comedies in the $10 million-$20 million range.
Following this lavish deal, the pair subsequently is assigned to develop a number of projects for Vantage with they themselves serving as producers, and concerning this matter, Ferrell has already expressed his delight openly. "Adam and I have been looking forward to setting up a company for a long time," he remarked. "And with Mr. Sanchez's support and vision, we look forward to a long and productive partnership. Viva Paraguay!"
Aguilera "Back to Basics" at MTV Movie Awards
May 09, 2006 10:05:02
Aside from Jessica Alba who is slated to host this year's MTV Movie Awards, as for Christina Aguilera she's set to sing at the event.
The singer reportedly will perform and debut music from her awaited new album, "Back to Basics". In companion with her, there will also punk rock band AFI who is about to perform songs from their new album, "Decemberunderground," slated for release June 6.
Will Ferrell Isn't Died, Nor Does He Paragliding
March 15, 2006 11:03:52
"Los Angeles -- Actor Will Ferrell accidentally died in a freak paragliding accident yesterday in Torey Pines, Southern California." A press release put on March 14th on i-Newswire, a free online press release distribution service, read.
Shocking of course to hear such news. In fact, the Tuesday's press release was later on proven untrue, judging from its glaring errors of the spelling, mathematical and factual kind.
The 26th Annual Razzie Awards Recipients
March 05, 2006 03:03:42
Drawing the result from the mailing ballots of about 750 film professionals, film journalists and film fans from 41 states and 15 countries, here comes the recipients of this year's Razzie Awards and Jenny McCarthy is the one who scored the most. Not only named the Worst Actress, this former Playboy Playmate also got another Razzies in the category of Worst Screenplay for her film, "Dirty Love", while the picture itself was labeled Worst Picture.
Megastar Tom Cruise along with his fiancee Katie Holmes got the title of Most Tiresome Tabloid Targets which is a new category at this event, choosing celebs whom the voters have felt sick and tired of due to their endless publicity. The founder of Razzie Awards, John Wilson, said that the actor really deserved the award for his ridiculous actions during year 2005 when he concluded to "suddenly propose in front of reporters on the Eiffel Tower and jump up and down like the monkey in "Curious George" on Oprah Winfrey's couch."
Stars Competing to Win Blades of Glory
November 19, 2005 09:11:46"Blades of Glory." That thing is really matter for Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. Also for Will Arnett and Amy Poehler. Thus, due to such fact, the four of them would compete to win that.
Ferrell, Heder, Arnett, and Poehler will all compete in the upcoming comedy flick to be directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck. Ben Stiller, who is producing the DreamWorks project along with Stuart Cornfeld and John Jacobs, also will appear in a cameo role.
The Producers Want More Sensation
October 05, 2005 01:10:10It isn't "The Producers" who feel yet satisfied with the Broadway sensation it's brought years ago. The people behind are the one responsible for bringing back the classis movie to the big screen. Tony Award-winning director and choreographer of its original Broadway production, Susan Stroman, is in hand to direct.
The film, written by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan, will star such actors as Nathan Lane, Matthew Broderick, Uma Thurman and Will Ferrell. Lane and Broderick are set to play Max Bialystock and Leo Bloom, a scheming theatrical producer and his mousy CPA who hit upon the perfect plan to embezzle a fortune: raise far more money than they need to produce a sure-fire Broadway flop.
Ferrell to Star in "Land of the Lost"
April 25, 2005 10:04:57Actor Will Ferrell has signed to star in "Land of the Lost," a comedy feature based on the 1974-1977 television series of the same name. Universal, for which the star will play, has reportedly acquired the feature rights from the film executive producers of the original NBC series, Sid and Marty Krofft, who will produce the feature for the studio.
In addition, Jimmy Miller and Julie Wixson-Darmody also will produce via the Mosaic Media Group banner. Even more, Adam McKay, a former "SNL" writer who directed Ferrell in "Anchorman," is attached to direct, with Chris Henchy and Dennis McNicholas signing on to adapt the screenplay.
