“Molly Shannon and I used to always talk about that we really felt strongly that we were comedic actors, that we weren't comedians. You just played things real and the comedy came out of the context.”

American actor, comedian, writer, and producer

Will Ferrell is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Born John William Ferrell, he is known for his leading comedy roles in film and for his work in television production. He has won six Primetime Emmy Awards and a British Academy Television Award, and has also been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards and a Tony Award. In 2011, he received the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. In 2015, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame and was named British GQ’s best comedian of the year.