Will Arnett
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William Emerson Arnett is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development and the titular character in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). He has received nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
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William Emerson Arnett, known as Will Arnett, is a Canadian and American voice actor, film actor, television actor, and podcaster. Born in Toronto, Ontario, on May 4, 1970, he began his work period in 1996. Arnett is educated at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute and Concordia University. He speaks English and resides in Los Angeles.
His notable works include The LEGO Movie, Show Dogs, and The Nut Job. Arnett has been married to Penelope Ann Miller and Amy Poehler. He has three children. His field of work encompasses comic and acting.
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Toronto, Ontario, Canada
William Emerson Arnett (/ɑːrˈnɛt/; born May 4, 1970) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and the titular character in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). He has received nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild…
Known for
- Behemoth! — Andy Serian2026
- A Beautiful Thing — Self2026
- The Madison — Phil Yorn2026
- Is This Thing On? — Alex Novak2025
- The Sexiest Man in Winnipeg — Narrator2025
- Super Team Canada — Breakaway (voice)2025
- Insider — Sig selv2025
- Next Goal Wins — Alex Magnussen2023
- SmartLess: On the Road — Self2023
- Mulligan — (voice)2023
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Key facts
- Born
- William Emerson Arnett , ( 1970-05-04 ) May 4, 1970 (age 56) , Toronto , Ontario, Canada
- Citizenship
- Canada United States
- Occupations
- Actor comedian producer
- Years active
- 1994–present
- Spouses
- Penelope Ann Miller ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 1994 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 1995 ) Amy Poehler ( married</span>"}]]}'>m. 2003 ; divorced</span>"}]]}'>div. 2016 )
- Partner
- Carolyn Murphy
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- Instance of
- human
- Gender
- male
- Citizenship
- United States
- Place of birth
- Toronto
- Spouse
- Amy Poehler
- Occupation
- actor
- Languages spoken
- English language
- Notable work
- The Nut Job
- Field of work
- acting
- Image
- Will Arnett Is This Thing On-11 (cropped).jpg
- Number of children
- 3
- Residence
- Los Angeles
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- Will Arnett
- date of birth
- 1970-01-01
- name in native language
- Will Arnett
- start of work period
- 1996-00-00
- social media followers
- 533753
- birth name
- William Emerson Arnett
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Encyclopedic overview
William Emerson Arnett (/ɑːrˈnɛt/; born May 4, 1970) is a Canadian and American actor and comedian. He is widely known for his roles as Gob Bluth in the Fox/Netflix sitcom Arrested Development (2003–2006, 2013, 2018–2019) and the titular character in the Netflix animated series BoJack Horseman (2014–2020). He has received nominations for seven Primetime Emmy Awards and three Screen Actors Guild Awards.
On television, Arnett is also known for his Emmy-nominated recurring role as Devon Banks in the NBC sitcom 30 Rock (2007–2013). He has also acted in films such as Hot Rod (2007), Blades of Glory (2007), Semi-Pro (2008), Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (2014), and Is This Thing On? (2025). Known for his deep baritone voice, his voice roles include Ratatouille (2007), Horton Hears a Who! (2008), Monsters vs. Aliens (2009), Despicable Me (2010), The Lego Movie franchise (2014–2019), Teen Titans Go! To the Movies (2018), Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), and Twisted Metal (2023–).
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