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William Emerson Arnett (born May 4, 1970), known professionally as Will Arnett, is a talented Canadian actor, voice actor, and comedian who has had a significant impact on the entertainment industry.
He has gained immense recognition for his impeccable performances in many notable roles, most notably as George Oscar “Gob” Bluth II in the critically acclaimed Fox/Netflix series Arrested Development.
Additionally, Will Arnett stars in the hit Netflix series BoJack Horseman has further cemented his reputation as a versatile and talented performer. With his exceptional acting ability and humor, Will Arnett continues to captivate audiences worldwide.
Canadian actor and comedian
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| First and last name: | William Emerson Arnett |
| Stage Name: | Will Arnett |
| Born: | May 4, 1970 (age 54) |
| Place of birth: | Toronto Canada |
| Nationality: | Canadian |
| Education: | Concordia University |
| Height: | 1.89 minutes |
| Parents: | Emerson James Arnett, Edith Alexandra Palk |
| Siblings: | Tannis Arnett, Shanly Arnett, Charles Arnett |
| Couple: | Amy Poehler (married 2003–2016), Penelope Ann Miller (married 1994–1995) |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Alessandra Brawn (present), Alessandra Ambrosio (2015), Arielle Vandenberg (2014-2015), Erin David (2013-2014), Katie Lee (2013), Missy Yager (1995-1999), Erin Kovel |
| Children: | Alexander Denison Arnett, Archie William Emerson Arnett, Abel James Arnett |
| Job: | Actor • Comedian |
| Net asset value: | 40 million dollars |
Early life and education
Will Arnett, a talented Canadian actor, was born in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, on May 4, 1970. He is the son of corporate lawyer Edith Alexandra Palk and brewer Emerson James Arnett. His parents are from Winnipeg, Manitoba, and he has extensive family roots in Manitoba on both sides of his family.
Will Arnett is the eldest of three children; he has two older sisters, Tannis Arnett and Shanly Arnett, and a younger brother, Charles Arnett.
He attended Concordia University in Montreal for one semester before leaving. Will Arnett eventually moved to New York and studied at Lee Strasberg Institute of Theatre and Film.
Career
In the early 1990s, Will Arnett appeared in popular television shows, including Law and order And Chicago’s Hopemarked the beginning of his acting career.
The musical was a commercial and critical success, and Arnett’s performance received praise from critics. He was nominated for two Primetime Emmy Awards for his work on the show.
Will Arnett’s career is still going strong even after Arrested Development was canceled in 2006. He maintains a busy schedule in television and film, with notable appearances in 30 Rock and Up All Night show. He also showed his talent on the big screen, starring in films such as Sword of Glory, SemiprofessionalAnd G-force.
However, one of his most notable achievements came in 2014, when he took on the lead role in Netflix’s critically acclaimed animated series BoJack Horseman. Critics praised Arnett’s performance and he earned three Primetime Emmy Award nominations for his outstanding performance on the show.
Will Arnett’s voice acting career has been quite successful. He has voiced many different characters in famous movies such as vegetable soup, My ThiefAnd The Lego Movie. Furthermore, he is widely recognized as the voice behind Batman in Lego Batman Movie Franchising.
Awards & Nominations
Primetime Emmy Awards
- Outstanding Animated Program (2020, BoJack Horseman)
- Screen Actors Guild Awards
Critics’ Choice Television Awards
- Best Actor in a Comedy Series (2015, BoJack Horseman)
- Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series (2005, Arrested Development)
Online Film and Television Association Awards
- Best Voice Performance in a Motion Picture (2018, The Lego Batman Movie)
Gold Derby Award
- Comedy Supporting Actor of the Decade (2010)
- Comedy Guest Actor of the Decade (2010)
Social Media
- Twitter: @arnettwill
- Instagram: @arnettwill
- Facebook: Will Arnett
- LinkedIn: Will Arnett
Personal life
Will Arnett, 54, has been married twice and has three children. He was first married to actress Penelope Ann Miller from 1994 to 1995. He then married actress and comedian Amy Poehler in 2003, but they divorced in 2016.
They had two sons named Archie William Emerson Arnett and Abel James Arnett during their marriage. Additionally, Will Arnett also has a third son, Alexander Denison Arnett, with his current girlfriend, Alessandra Brawn.
Will Arnett’s romantic history has seen him be linked to many famous individuals, including Alessandra Ambrosio in 2015, Arielle Vandenberg from 2014 to 2015, Erin David from 2013 to 2014, Katie Lee in 2013, Missy Yager from 1995 to 1999, and Erin Kovel.
Filming
- 2006 Go to Prison
- 2007 Blade of Glory
- 2008 Semi-Pro
- G-Force 2009
- 2010 Jonah Hex
- 2014 The Lego Movie
- 2014 Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
- 2017 The Lego Batman Movie
- 2020 Dolittle
- 2021 Next Goal Victory
- 2022 Chip ‘n Dale: The Rescuers
- 2023 Twisted Metal
- Television
- 2003-2006, 2013, 2018-2019 Development stagnated
- Wilde Run 2010-2011
- 2007-2013 30 Stones
- 2014-2020 BoJack Horseman
- 2022 Murder
- SmartLess (2020-present)
Net asset value
Will Arnett’s net worth is around $40 million. This huge amount of money was accumulated through his successful career in both movies and television shows.
Additionally, Arnett’s exceptional voice acting skills have contributed to his financial success, primarily through animated film work.
