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The Career of: Will Ferrell. By: Adam Cooke. in 1990, he graduated from the University of Southern California and joined a comedy group called “ The Groundlings”. Early Career. In 1995, he joined the famous late night television show, Saturday Night Live. Where he remained until 2002.
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The Career of: Will Ferrell By: Adam Cooke
in 1990, he graduated from the University of SouthernCalifornia and joined a comedy group called “ The Groundlings”. Early Career In 1995, he joined the famous late night television show, Saturday Night Live. Where he remained until 2002. In 2001, Ferrell became the highest paid actor in SNL with a salary of $350,000 a season.
Film Career (2003-2006) In his first years as a leading man, Will Ferrell appeared in many comedies. From the years 2003-2006, Ferrell appeared in films such as: Elf, Anchorman, Starsky and Hutch, and Talladega Nights. In the year 2005, Ferrell made $40 million earning himself a place among Hollywood’s leading actors.
Film Career(continued 2007-2009) • In the years 2007-2009, Ferrell further solidified his name among the top actors. • He starred in many films such as, Blades of Glory, Step Brothers, and Talladega Nights and Semi-Pro. • Ferrell also starred in movies that showed his dramatic side such as, Curious George and Stranger Than Fiction
Film Career(2010-Present) • Now 43, Ferrell is not getting any younger but he continues to make great movies and is still as leading force in comedy. • 2010 was quite a busy year for Ferrell, starring in the movies Megamind and The Other Guys. Mr. Foster will also be interested to know he will be joining, “The Office”, in 2011 • After being an executive producer in The Other Guys, Ferrell is working on numerous movies in which he will be either producing or co-producing.
Fun Info! • All info was obtained from: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Will_Ferrell (except for tea biscuit reference) • He is married to Swedish actress Viveca Paulin. They have three sons: Magnus, Mattias and Axel. All very amazing names…. • Will Ferrell is strongly believed to be a lover of tea biscuits…. • Now for some fun info about Will Ferrell! He has an estimated net worth of about 80 million dollars! That’s a lot of tea biscuits….