HAPPY BIRTHDAY John William Ferrell was born on July 16, 1967, and turns 52. He was born in Irvine, California. The comedian was a cast member of Saturday Night Live in the 90s. He is well-known for his starring roles in Elf, Anchorman, Step Brothers br and more. Ferrell founded the comedy website Funny or Die in 2007. He has received Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. The actor received a star on br the Hollywood Walk of Fame br in 2015.