Will Arnett

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Date of Birth:
March 4, 1970
Height:
6' 2"
Hometown:
Toronto

Bio:
Will Arnett (born William Emerson Arnett in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on May 4, 1970) is a TV and movie actor who is known for his hilarious roles. He moved to NYC in 1990 and began taking TV roles. However, shows he would film pilots for wouldn’t get picked up, or his character wouldn’t last. He actually “swore off pilots” until he agreed to audition for Arrested Development. Since, he has ton a ton of TV shows like Will & Grace, 30 Rock, Parks & Recreation, and The Office. He has also starred in many comedy films like Monster-In-Law, Blades of Glory, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles; and done voice work for Ice Age: The Meltdown, Horton Hears A Who, and Despicable Me.

Best Known For:
Will Arnett is best known for being a comedic actor.

Personal Life:
Will Arnett married Penelope Ann Miller in 1994 for a year. In 2000, he began dating SNL actress Amy Poehler. They got married in August 2003 and had two songs together — Archibald William Emerson Arnett and Abel James Arnett. The couple separated in September 2012.