Will Ferrell
Born | July 16, 1967 |
Hometown | Irvine, California, United States of America |
Net worth | $160 million |
Height | 6'3" (1.91m) |
Spouse | Viveca Paulin (m 2000 - present) |
Children | Axel Ferrell , Mattias Ferrell , Magnus Ferrell |
Parents | Betty Kay Overman , Lee Ferrell |
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Hugh Jackman begs Academy not to 'validate' Ryan Reynolds with Oscar nomination
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Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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2007 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy | Stranger than Fiction (2006 film) | Nominated |
2006 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture | The Producers (2005 film) | Nominated |
2001 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program | Saturday Night Live | Nominated |
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