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Will Forte

Birth Name:
Orville Willis Forte
Birth Place:
Alameda County, California, United States
Profession
Actor, Soundtrack, Writer, Producer, Camera department
Will Forte

Fast Facts

  • Won a National Board of Review Award in 2013 for best supporting actor for "Nebraska․"
  • Attended the Groundlings Theater, an improv comedy theater in Los Angeles
  • Started out as a writer on "The Jenny McCarthy Show" and the "Late Show with David Letterman․"
  • Worked at a brokerage house for one year before deciding to pursue comedy professionally
  • Quote: "[on leaving "Saturday Night Live"] "I loved that job․ I'm so thrilled I got to be a part of that show; it was like my family․ But it just felt like it was the right time․""
  • Known as a performer on "Saturday Night Live․"
  • Enjoys bowling, soccer, kickball and video games
  • Served on the Board of Directors of the National Policy and Advocacy Council on Homelessness
  • Worked as a math tutor when he first entered comedy
  • Inspired by comedic icons Steve Martin, David Letterman and Peter Sellers
  • Served as national spokesperson for SCIfEyes, supporting research, training and public education in stem cell biology

Awards

  • 1998Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Variety or Music Program:Nominated
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actor:Nominated
  • 2011MTV Movie Award - Breakthrough Male Performance:Nominated
  • 2013EDA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2013NBR Award - Best Supporting Actor:Winner
  • 2013Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2013Razzie Award - Worst Screen Ensemble:Nominated
  • 2013SFFCC Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2013SLFCA Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2013VVFP Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2014American Comedy Award - Best Comedy Supporting Actor - Film:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award - Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film:Nominated
  • 2014Independent Spirit Award - Best Supporting Male:Nominated
  • 2014OFTA Film Award - Best Breakthrough Performance: Male:Nominated
  • 2014OFTA Film Award - Best Supporting Actor:Nominated
  • 2014Seattle Film Critics Award - Best Ensemble Cast:Nominated
  • 2015Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2015CCOP - Best Supporting Actor (Melhor Actor Secundário):Nominated
  • 2015Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2015OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Writing for a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2015Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016BTVA Television Voice Acting Award - Best Vocal Ensemble in a Television Series:Nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Critics' Choice TV Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Lead Actor:Nominated
  • 2016OFTA Television Award - Best Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:Nominated
  • 2016Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2016WGA Award (TV) - New Series:Nominated
  • 2017Satellite Award - Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical:Nominated
  • 2019Special Award - Best Villain:Winner
  • 2021CCA Super Award - Best Voice Actor in an Animated Movie:Nominated
  • 2021Chainsaw Award - Best Supporting Performance:Nominated
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