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One of the most successful ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' alumni since [[Adam Sandler]], Will Ferrell is a [[Comedy|comedic]] actor well known for his ability to say and do the craziest things with a totally straight face, although he is certainly quite capable of [[Large Ham|hamming it up]]. His popularity on SNL ensured that he would become a box-office juggernaut in the world of funny movies. He is also part of the [[Frat Pack]].
One of the most successful ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' alumni since [[Adam Sandler]], Will Ferrell is a [[Comedy|comedic]] actor well known for his ability to say and do the craziest things with a totally straight face, although he is certainly quite capable of [[Large Ham|hamming it up]]. His popularity on SNL ensured that he would become a box-office juggernaut in the world of funny movies. He is also part of the [[Frat Pack]].

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=== Notable Roles: ===
==== Television ====
== Television ==
* ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' (1995-2002)
* ''[[Saturday Night Live]]'' (1995-2002)
** A plethora of celebrity impersonations, most notably [[Jeopardy!|Alex Trebek]], [[George W. Bush]], Robert Goulet, and ''Inside The Actor's Studio'' host James Lipton.
** A plethora of celebrity impersonations, most notably [[Jeopardy!|Alex Trebek]], [[George W. Bush]], Robert Goulet, and ''Inside The Actor's Studio'' host James Lipton.
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* ''[[The Oblongs]]'' (2001-2002) Bob Oblong
* ''[[The Oblongs]]'' (2001-2002) Bob Oblong
* ''[[The Office]]'' (US Version) (2011) Deangelo Vickers
* ''[[The Office]]'' (US Version) (2011) Deangelo Vickers

==== Film ====
== Film ==
* ''[[Austin Powers]]: International Man Of Mystery'' and ''Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'' (1997, 1999) Mustafa
* ''[[Austin Powers]]: International Man Of Mystery'' and ''Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me'' (1997, 1999) Mustafa
* ''[[A Night at the Roxbury]]'' (1998; [[The Movie|adapted]] from his SNL routine with Chris Kattan) Steve Butabi
* ''[[A Night at the Roxbury]]'' (1998; [[The Movie|adapted]] from his SNL routine with Chris Kattan) Steve Butabi
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* ''[[The Other Guys]]'' (2010) Allen Gamble
* ''[[The Other Guys]]'' (2010) Allen Gamble
* ''[[Megamind]]'' (2010) Megamind
* ''[[Megamind]]'' (2010) Megamind
* ''[[Barbie (film)|Barbie]]'' (2023) Mattel CEO


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One of the most successful Saturday Night Live alumni since Adam Sandler, Will Ferrell is a comedic actor well known for his ability to say and do the craziest things with a totally straight face, although he is certainly quite capable of hamming it up. His popularity on SNL ensured that he would become a box-office juggernaut in the world of funny movies. He is also part of the Frat Pack.


Will Ferrell has performed in the following roles:

Television

  • Saturday Night Live (1995-2002)
    • A plethora of celebrity impersonations, most notably Alex Trebek, George W. Bush, Robert Goulet, and Inside The Actor's Studio host James Lipton.
    • Original characters include Steve Butabi and Blue Oyster Cult cowbell player Gene Frenkle, both of whom would inspire legendary memes in their respective skits.
  • The Oblongs (2001-2002) Bob Oblong
  • The Office (US Version) (2011) Deangelo Vickers

Film

Will Ferrell provides examples of the following tropes: