Full Name=John William "Will" Ferrell; Profession=American actor, comedian, producer, writer; Nationality=American; Born=July 16, 1967; Birthplace: Irvine, California, United States; Generation: Generation X; Chinese Zodiac: Fire Goat (Goat); Zodiac Sign: Cancer; Age in 2026: 59; Marital Status= Married to Swedish actress and producer Viveca Paulin (married August 12, 2000); Children: Three sons: Magnus Paulin Ferrell (born 2004), Mattias Paulin Ferrell (born 2006), and Axel Paulin Ferrell (born 2010); Cause of Death: Not applicable (living). Description=John William "Will" Ferrell is one of the most internationally recognized comedy actors of his generation, rising to fame as a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2002 before headlining a long list of successful films, including Elf, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby, Step Brothers, and many other box-office hits that showcase his blend of absurdist humor and emotionally sincere, often lovable characters, and he is frequently listed as the top or most notable celebrity born on July 16 in major “famous birthdays” compilations, making him a fitting single daily celebrity focus for that date. He co-founded the pioneering digital comedy platform Funny or Die in 2007, extending his influence into online sketch and long-form production and helping to shape the early era of internet video comedy by giving established and emerging comedians a high-profile outlet for experimental short-form work. Over the course of his career, he has worked steadily as an actor, writer, and producer in film and television, earning Golden Globe nominations for The Producers and Stranger than Fiction and multiple Emmy nominations for his work behind and in front of the camera, which together underline his impact on contemporary entertainment beyond pure box-office numbers and confirm his status as a critically acknowledged as well as commercially successful figure. Known publicly for his offbeat physical comedy, fearless improvisation, and willingness to inhabit eccentric characters, he also emphasizes family life, frequently mentioning his long-standing marriage and close relationship with his three sons in interviews, which reinforces his image as both a boundary-pushing comedian and a grounded, family-oriented public figure who balances high-profile Hollywood work with a relatively private domestic life.