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Will Forte

A familiar face. A favorite credit.

Will Forte

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Born June 17, 1970Age 56

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3shows
19characters

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The person behind the punchline

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Will Forte is an American actor, comedian and writer who trained with the Groundlings and worked as a television writer before joining Saturday Night Live in 2002. During eight seasons in the cast, he developed characters including MacGruber. The action parody later became a feature film and a television series, with Forte returning in the title role.

Forte created and starred in The Last Man on Earth as Phil Miller. His film work includes the drama Nebraska, and his voice roles include Abe Lincoln in Clone High. His television and film career combines sketch characters, animated comedy and performances outside comedy.

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