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Will Ferrell

John William "Will" Ferrell (; born , 1967) is an American comedian, impressionist, actor, and writer.

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Kristen Wiig leaves 'SNL': Will she be the next Eddie Murphy ... or Julia Sweeney?

Live from New York, it's time to say, "Goodbye.

"Kristen Wiig is the latest "Saturday Night Live" star to ditch her sketch-comedy roots for a place on the Hollywood A-list, thanks to her breakout role in last year's mega hit movie "Bridesmaids," which the 38-year-old also co-wrote.But the transition from "SNL" to mainstream Hollywood isn't always smooth. Promising cast members like Julia Sweeney, who starred in the flop "SNL" spin-off "It's Pat…The Movie," as well as cast favorites Dana Carvey, Jan Hooks, Colin Quinn, Tim Meadows and Norm MacDonald all never quite lived up to their post "Saturday Night Live" expectations.However, insiders -- including a former SNL cast member -- say Wiig's chances of success are pretty solid, which would put her in the company of superstars like Eddie Murphy, Bill Murray, Mike Meyers, Will Ferrell and Tina Fey, who all used their stay at "Saturday Night Live" as a platform to jumpstart massive film careers."I think that if anyone has that capacity to pu...

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  1. Will Ferrell Vows One-Man Bush Show Will Surprise

    Will Ferrell says audiences should expect the unexpected from his upcoming one-man Broadway show and HBO special about President George W. Bush .Ferrell, known for h...

  2. Laughter as medicine

    Last week I had my first chemotherapy round in four weeks.  I went in full of hope and positive energy, having convinced myself I would not feel side effects this ti...

  3. Kobe scores 26, Lakers outlast Thunder 114-106 in double OT

    Kobe Bryant scored six of his 26 points in the second overtime, and the Los Angeles Lakers rallied from an 18-point deficit in the second half for a 114-106 victory ...

  4. Will Ferrell , Megan Fox Nominated for Worst Actor, Actress

    "Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen" made a fortune. "Land of the Lost" tanked.Both films are equal earners at the Razzies, though, grabbing seven nominations each ...

  5. Hollywood Nation: Springsteen does the 'bump' with Adele

    Will Ferrell is 'muy' funny; Whitney Houston will 'Bodyguard' theaters

  6. funnyordie: Help Cancer Survivors Attend College Please join...

    funnyordie : Help Cancer Survivors Attend College Please join Will Ferrell in supporting Cancer for College : a charity that helps cancer survivors realize their college dreams. Besides supporting a great cause, everyone who donates $19+ gets a bottle of Will’s Super Sexy Hot Tan Sunscreen and is ...

  7. Hollywood Nation: Lindsay Lohan free and clear

    'Anchorman' prepares for an encore; Fox picks up the 'Bones'

  8. '21 Jump Street' jumps 'Lorax' at box office with $35M debut

    Audiences headed back to school for the TV update "21 Jump Street," which opened as the No. 1 weekend movie with $35 million.Sony's action comedy starring Jonah Hill...

  9. Dustin Brown scores late, Jonathan Quick posts shutout as LA Kings push Vancouver to the brink

    Jonathan Quick made 41 saves, Dustin Brown scored on a long rebound with 13:30 to play, and the eighth-seeded Los Angeles Kings pushed the Vancouver Canucks to the b...

  10. Experts: Lawrence weight jabs ‘dangerous’

    Body image experts slam criticism of Jennifer Lawrences weight in ‘Hunger Games’ film

  11. 'The Other Guys'

    Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg star in buddy-cop flick with a twist

  12. 'Megamind' Continues Box Office Reign With $30M

    LOS ANGELES -- Will Ferrell's dastardly schemes continue to succeed, with the animated "Megamind" staying at the top of the box office.The DreamWorks Animation 3-D c...

  1. Will Ferrell To Be Honored With Top Comedy Award

    Jack Black, Conan O'Brien and Larry King will honor Will Ferrell with the nation's top humor prize, along with Maya Rudolph and Molly Shannon from his "Saturday Nigh...

  2. QA: Will Ferrell kind of tri-lingual after Spanish language 'Casa de mi Padre'

    In ‘Casa de mi Padre’ Will Ferrell plays Armando Alvarez, a diligent and loyal son who has worked his entire life on his father’s ranch in Mexico . Trouble and drama...

  3. Will Ferrell : 'Anchorman' sequel in the works

    Ron Burgundy is making a comeback.Comedian Will Ferrell appeared as San Diego-based local news anchor Burgundy -- the star of 2004's hit movie "Anchorman" -- on Wedn...

  4. Will Ferrell Ads for Old Milwaukee Beer a Labor of Love, Marketing Genius, or Both?

    Will Ferrell is appearing in a series of low budget ads for the low priced beer Old Milwaukee, and people are asking one simple question:Why?The ads are shot on a sh...

  5. Bret Michaels, Will Ferrell kick off Mardi Gras celebrations

    Rocker Bret Michaels and Grammy-winning singer Cyndi Lauper were to usher in Mardi Gras with musical performances in the wee hours of the morning Tuesday.Michaels, t...

  6. Will Ferrell to Be Honored With Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

    Comedian Will Ferrell will receive the 14th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor, the Kennedy Center announced Thursday.Ferrell, who started his career on " Sa...

  7. Will Ferrell's 'Megamind' Takes Top Box Office Spot

    LOS ANGELES -- Will Ferrell's plot to take over the weekend box office has succeeded.Ferrell's animated super-villain comedy "Megamind" debuted as the No. 1 movie wi...

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