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Will Ferrell
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Screenwriter, Actor
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July 16, 1967 in Irvine, CA
Biography:Another member of the "Saturday Night Live" Screen Actors Guild, "Will Ferrell" made his major film debut as Steve Butabi, one of the spectacularly clueless brothers who serve as the protagonists of "A Night at the Roxbury" (1998). The character originated on SNL, where Ferrell had been a regular since 1995, entertaining audiences with his celebrity impressions and such characterizations as Craig the Spartan Cheerleader and junior high-school teacher Marty Culp.

Born in Irvine, CA, on July 16, 1967, Ferrell attended the University of Southern California, graduating with a degree in sports information. Following graduation, he worked as a sportscaster on a weekly cable show, but he soon found his interests leaning toward acting and standup comedy. He enrolled in classes and workshops given at a local community college, and after only a year of training, he was invited to join the Groundlings, an... Full Biography

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Will Ferrell performing during the opening night performance curtain call for Will Ferrell in...
Playing the role of President Bush, Will Ferrell performs during the Natural Resources Defense...
Sting, left and Will Ferrell, both wearing wigs, perform during the Rainforest Foundation Fund...
Jack Black, left, and Will Ferrell perform during the 79th Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Feb. 25,...
Will Ferrell, left, and Sacha Baron Cohen share a moment after accepting the award for best kiss in...
Will Ferrell, left, and John C. Reilly are shown in a scene from, "Step Brothers".
Will Ferrell arrives at the premiere of "Semi-Pro" in Los Angeles on Feb. 19, 2008.
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