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Funnyman Will Ferrell began his career in comedy with the Los Angeles comedy group The Groundlings, which led to his SNL discovery.
In 2003, Ferrell gained movie stardom with the release of his hit holiday comedy, "Elf." He also starred in a slew of other popular comedies, including "Old School," "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Ferrell changed pace when he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in the 2006 drama "Stranger Than Fiction," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In the film, Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS worker who continuously hears a narration of the story of his life -- and he do...
In 2003, Ferrell gained movie stardom with the release of his hit holiday comedy, "Elf." He also starred in a slew of other popular comedies, including "Old School," "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Ferrell changed pace when he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in the 2006 drama "Stranger Than Fiction," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In the film, Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS worker who continuously hears a narration of the story of his life -- and he do...
Funnyman Will Ferrell began his career in comedy with the Los Angeles comedy group The Groundlings, which led to his SNL discovery.
In 2003, Ferrell gained movie stardom with the release of his hit holiday comedy, "Elf." He also starred in a slew of other popular comedies, including "Old School," "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Ferrell changed pace when he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in the 2006 drama "Stranger Than Fiction," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In the film, Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS worker who continuously hears a narration of the story of his life -- and he doesn't like the ending.
Ferrell returns to film this summer in the adventure comedy "Land of the Lost," a big-screen remake of the 1970s TV series.
In 2003, Ferrell gained movie stardom with the release of his hit holiday comedy, "Elf." He also starred in a slew of other popular comedies, including "Old School," "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby."
Ferrell changed pace when he starred opposite Dustin Hoffman and Emma Thompson in the 2006 drama "Stranger Than Fiction," which earned him a Golden Globe nomination. In the film, Ferrell plays Harold Crick, an IRS worker who continuously hears a narration of the story of his life -- and he doesn't like the ending.
Ferrell returns to film this summer in the adventure comedy "Land of the Lost," a big-screen remake of the 1970s TV series.
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Carol Burnett to receive Mark Twain Prize for American Humor
Carol Burnett, the trailblazing comedienne whose variety show was a top draw on CBS for over a decade, was named the winner of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Tuesday. Burnett, 80, will receive the award in an Oct. 20 in a ceremony to be...
Tags: Television Industry, PBS (tv network), Sarah Palin, Kennedy Center Honors, Mark Twain
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Mark Twain Prize to go to Carol Burnett
The 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be awarded to actress, comedian and bestselling author Carol Burnett, the Kennedy Center announced Tuesday. Burnett, of course, was the star of "The Carol Burnett Show," which won 25 Emmy Awards during...
Tags: Mark Twain, Ellen DeGeneres, Tina Fey, Primetime Emmy Awards
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Adding Ferrell and Stiller, IFC builds on its offbeat-comedy rep
IFC is out to prove that big things can come out of small, quirky shows. Sparked by the success of "Portlandia," the series poking gentle fun at Portland, Ore., and its offbeat residents that has charmed both critics and viewers, the basic cable network...
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L.A. mayor election: Garcetti, Greuel battle for Hollywood
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Will Ferrell to be named Comedic Genius at MTV Movie Awards
Will Ferrell may be lacking in Oscars, Emmys and Golden Globes, but he's about to kick off a tradition on the upcoming MTV Movie Awards. The actor is getting the first-ever Comedic Genius Award on the telecast April 14. Is 45 too young to be given a...
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Christina Applegate marries rocker Martyn LeNoble
Christina Applegate is married! The "Married ... With Children" and "Up All Night" alum married her rocker boyfriend, Martyn LeNoble, on Saturday, People reports. They wed "surrounded by family in a private ceremony at their home in Los Angeles,"...
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MGM reports strong quarter off 'Skyfall,' 'Hobbit' success
Buoyed by billion-dollar box-office blockbusters “Skyfall” and “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,” MGM Holdings Inc., the parent of Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Inc., posted fourth-quarter net income of $40.2 million. The Beverly Hills-...
Tags: Adam McKay, MGM Inc., Skyfall (movie), Movies, 21 Jump Street (movie)
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'Burt Wonderstone': Has Carell made the most of post-'Office' life?
Steve Carell left “The Office” for the same reason most actors do: to concentrate on a film career. In theory it should be a straightforward path: An actor, having both cut his teeth on a role and built a fan base, can devote the time to...
Tags: The Office (tv program), Ryan Gosling, Elisabeth Shue, Crazy, Stupid, Love. (movie), Steve Carell
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Monday's TV Highlights: 'Continuum' on Syfy
Customized TV Listings are available here: www.latimes.com/tvtimes Click here to download TV listings for the week of March 17 - 23, 2013 in PDF format This week's TV Movies -------------------- SERIES The Lead With Jake Tapper The journalist...
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AEG not for sale, no NFL for L.A.? 'Burt Wonderstone' needs magic.
After the coffee. Before deciding what to do about this whole life thing. The Skinny: You ever get the feeling the world is operating at a different speed than you are? That's where I'm at these days. Well, maybe a weekend break will help. Friday's...
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Watch the 'Jeff Gordon' test drive that fooled almost everyone
This post has been corrected. See below. A viral video featuring a new ad for Pepsi swept the Internet on Wednesday. In it, Jeff Gordon supposedly goes undercover to buy a car. Walking onto a lot, he asks a salesperson whether he can test drive a...
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L.A. Votes: Hollywood, Texas billionaire weigh in on mayor's race
L.A. NOWLos Angeles' election day is rapidly approaching. That's clear from the candidates' frenzied schedules, the money pouring into increasingly ubiquitous television campaign ads and the glossy pitches and hit pieces piling into mailboxes....
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