Will Ferrell: A Life in Pictures

Tuesday 04 October

On Tuesday 4 October, at the Vue Cinema in Leicester Square, crowds gathered to hear Will Ferrell discuss his career in a special BAFTA 'A Life in Pictures' interview. The event was followed by a screening of his most recent film Everything Must Go.

Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

Mr. Ferrell prior to the Life in Pictures event. (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

Ferrell first got into comedy with a sketch group called 'The Groundlings' before being spotted by Saturday Night Live. (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

Mr. Ferrell's advice to aspiring actors: "Lose 100lbs and get some fake breasts. That goes for men and women." (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

Will was interviewed by Francine Stock. (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

At some point during the evening, Mr. Ferrell propositioned one of the cameramen. We are unaware whether they have remained in contact. (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

"You need a thick skin to write comedy. When it's written off the top if your head only fifty percent is good. It's disposable." (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

"An important part of comedy is danger. I like adding extra layers and juxtapositions that you might not notice on a first viewing." (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

"I tried stand up but I knew I was a comedic actor. I need a dramatic context. I try to make people laugh through character." (Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)
Life in Pictures: Will Ferrell

(Picture: BAFTA / S. Finn)