Will Ferrell Joins Hollywood Elite with Star on Walk of Fame

From his hilarious portrayal of Ron Burgundy in Anchorman to Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby, Elf, and countless Saturday Night Live skits, Will Ferrell is etched in our minds as one of the most brilliant modern comedians.

Now, his name is etched on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Ferrell was honored with Tinseltown’s highest honor Tuesday with the 2,547^th star on the prestigious sidewalk. His star is in the 6700 block of Hollywood Boulevard, in front of the Hollywood Wax Museum.

Actors John C. Reilly, Ferrell’s co-star in Talladega Nights and Step Brothers, and Molly Shannon, a SNL castmate, shared stories of his dedication and comedic genius.

“Maybe some day, in 50 years, people will look down on the sidewalk and say the things that we say today about some of these people: ‘Who the f— is this guy?” Reilly said during the live online broadcast of the ceremony. “But I hope not. This man is deserving of all the praise we give him today.”

Some of his most memorable SNL characters include Craig the Spartan Spirit Cheerleader, musical middle school teacher Marty Culp, and George W. Bush. Among his many impressions were Janet Reno, Alex Trebek, Neil Diamond and the late, Chicago Cubs sportscaster Harry Caray.

Born and raised in Irvine, California, Ferrell graduated from the University of Southern California with a degree in sports information. He worked as a sportscaster on a local weekly cable show before enrolling in acting classes and stand-up comedy workshops. He was asked to join the esteemed comedy/improv group The Groundlings after just one year of training. It was at The Groundlings that Ferrell was discovered for Saturday Night Live.

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Ferrell has come a long way since SNL, crossing over from television icon to a motion picture star, producer and Internet pioneer. He starred for seven seasons on NBC’s seminal late-night hit after taking the nation by storm during the show’s “Indecision 2000,” with his portrayal of President George W. Bush.

Ferrell most recently reprised his role as Ron Burgundy, the character he made famous in the 2004 comedy “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy.” Ferrell co-wrote both films with director Adam McKay under their Gary Sanchez production shingle. “Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues” has earned over $172-million worldwide to date.

Ferrell’s latest film is the upcoming Warner Bros. comedy “Get Hard,” in which he stars opposite Kevin Hart. It opens nationwide on March 27, 2015.