IN CHARACTER
A face you won’t forget
Big Red (Scared Straight)
Played by Will Ferrell
Will Ferrell's late-arriving inmate from the Scared Straight sketch on the 2025 SNL 50th anniversary special. He says the nickname comes from being well-read, argues that prison is actually fun, and tells a backstory that is plainly the plot of Elf.
1sketch in the archive
1performer in the role
In character. On screen.
Their moment in the spotlight.
Behind the character
The people in the part.
A little character study
More to the story.
Seen in the same sketches
They’re in good company.
One great character.
A whole cast to discover.