John William "Will" Ferrell is a renowned American actor, comedian, producer, and writer who first rose to fame as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live. After his successful seven-year tenure on SNL, he became one of Hollywood's leading comedic actors, starring in numerous hit films like Elf, Anchorman, and Step Brothers. Known for his over-the-top, improvisational comedic style, Ferrell is considered a prominent member of the "Frat Pack," a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors. Beyond acting, he co-founded the popular comedy website "Funny or Die" and is a part-owner of the Los Angeles FC soccer team.