Will Ferrell

"All you have in comedy, in general, is just going with your instincts. You can only hope that other people think that what you think is funny is funny. I don't have an answer but I just try to plough straight ahead."

Will Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967 in Irvine, California. He grew up there with his father Lee, his mother Kay, and his younger brother Patrick. He came from a family that was no stranger to the spotlight since Lee (Will's father) played keyboard and saxophone for The Righteous Brothers' Band. In High School Ferrell had it all. He was on the football and baseball team, as well as the class clown. His sense of humor was really noticed with Ferrell and a friend performed a hilarious advertisement for the senior class t-shirts.

In 1995, Ferrell was cast as a member of the Saturday Night Live crew. He experienced a great deal of fame in his first season, which ensured him for many more on the SNL set. After some time Ferrell started looking toward the big screen for more job opportunities. He started off with small roles, showing up here and there in movies with some big name actors. Ferrell didn't stop there. He started receiving bigger and bigger parts until he has become the star we all know and love to watch. He has been nominated for two Golden Globe Awards for "Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role" and "Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture."

Aside from the big movies that landed him all the fame, he is just as proud as one that wasn't number one at the box office. "A Night at the Roxberry" received bad reveiws but landed him something way more important. Shortly after the movie Ferrell married Viveca Paulin, a co-star from the movie. They remain happily married with two beautiful boys.

Ferrell still finds the time to help people in any way he can. For the past six years Ferrell has performed in a golf tournament that has helped raise money for his favorite charity, Cancer for College. It helps young adults who have or had cancer receive scholorships for college. Since Ferrell has become involved the program has considerably increased.

Ferrell isn't ready to be out of the spotlight just yet. There is plenty more of him in future years. He will go down in history as one of the funniest guys of his time. We have the pleasure of having him here tonight so without further