Will Arnett, born in 1970, is a funny actor and comedian from Canada who now lives in America. His full name is William Emerson Arnett. He’s famous for making people laugh in movies and TV shows. He has worked as an actor, comedian, producer and voice over artist. He is a multitalented personality in the entertainment industry. You might know him as the voice of Batman in “The Lego Movie” or for playing Gob Bluth on the TV series “Arrested Development.” People from all around the world love Will Arnett for his great sense of humor and the fun he brings to his performances.

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Who is Will Arnett:

Will Arnett, born on May 4, 1970, is a Canadian American actor and comedian known for making people laugh on TV and in movies. He’s been doing this for many years and has become really famous. You might recognize him as Gob Bluth from the TV show “Arrested Development” or as the voice of Batman in “The Lego Movie.” People all around the world love him for being funny and entertaining. Will Arnett has a special way of making us laugh, and he’s become a well-loved figure in the world of entertainment.

Quick Bio of Will Arnett:

Quick Bio
Full Name	William Emerson Arnett
Gender	Male
Date Of Birth	May 4, 1970
Birth Country	Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Citizenship	Canada & United States
Occupation	Actor, Comedian, Producer
Years Active	1994-Present
Father Name	Emerson James Arnett
Mother Name	Edith Palk
Spouses	2
First Spouse Name	Penelope Ann Miller (Married on December 09, 1994-Divorced on January 18, 1995)
Second Spouse Name	Amy Poehler (Married on August 29, 2003-Divorced on August 02, 2016)
Girlfriend Name	Alessandra Brawn (2019-Current)
Children	3
First Child Name	Archibald William Emerson Arnett (With Amy Poehler)
Second Child Name	Abel James Arnett (With Amy Poehler)
Third Child Name	Alexander Denison Arnett (With Alessandra Brawn)

Childhood & Education of Will Arnett:

Will Arnett, originally from Toronto, Ontario, was born to Edith Alexandra “Alix” (Palk) and Emerson James “Jim” Arnett. His father, who had various roles including corporate lawyer and brewer, held the prestigious position of president and CEO of Molson Breweries from 1997 to 2000. Arnett’s family has deep roots in Winnipeg, Manitoba, with a history in Manitoba that spans several generations. In his family, Arnett has two older sisters and a younger brother.

Although he briefly attended Lakefield College School in Ontario, Arnett’s mischievous nature led to his departure after just one semester. He found a creative outlet at the Subway Academy II, where he immersed himself in theatre classes at the Tarragon Theatre. After graduating from Leaside High School, he started studies at Concordia University in Montreal but chose to discontinue. Acting became a passion for Arnett after his mother encouraged him to pursue it, and he began auditioning for commercials in Toronto.

In 1990, he moved to New York City to hone his acting skills at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute. Arnett made his presence known on the New York stage, securing roles in various plays. His initial experience in acting included Felicity Huffman’s independent film, “Erie,” which was filmed along the Erie Canal.

On a lighter note, as revealed on the SmartLess podcast, Arnett expresses his love for hockey and fitness, often talking about his “Pro Dumper” and his ability to bench press up to 165 pounds.

Personal Life of Will Arnett:

Will Arnett currently resides in Los Angeles, California, holding dual citizenship in both Canada and the United States. Will Arnett’s journey led him to New York City in 1990, where he lived for two decades. In 2015, Arnett made a significant move, purchasing property in Beverly Hills and undertaking the construction of a new home, completing the project in 2017. By 2021, he had sold the custom home and relocated to a modern farmhouse in Benedict Canyon.

Arnett’s marital history involves two unions and three children. His first marriage was to Penelope Ann Miller, a brief alliance lasting from November 1994 to January 1995. The couple married in December 1994, a month after they began dating but divorced less than a month later.

In 2000, Will Arnett entered into a relationship with Amy Poehler, whom he first encountered in 1996 during an Upright Citizens Brigade performance. They wed on August 29, 2003, and had two sons together. The couple’s amicable separation occurred in September 2012, with Arnett filing for divorce in April 2014 due to irreconcilable differences. Their divorce reached finalization in July 2016. Throughout their relationship, Arnett and Poehler collaborated on various projects, including appearances in “Arrested Development,” “Parks and Recreation,” and films such as “Blades of Glory” and “Monsters vs. Aliens.”

Will Arnett’s romantic journey took a new turn in 2019 when he entered into a relationship with socialite and businesswoman Alessandra Brawn. The couple welcomed a son on May 27, 2020.

In his personal struggles, Arnett has faced alcoholism, a theme explored in his shows “Flaked” and “BoJack Horseman.” Although he achieved sobriety for fifteen years, a relapse occurred during the production of “Flaked.” Arnett attributes his recovery to Alcoholics Anonymous, acknowledging its role in reclaiming sobriety.

As for his comedic influences, Arnett cites Steve Martin and Chevy Chase as his two biggest inspirations in the realm of humor.

Will Arnett’s Career as an Actor:

Television Pilots and Struggles (1996-2000): Will Arnett kicked off his television journey in February 1996 with his first pilot alongside Kevin Pollak and Lucy Webb for CBS, unfortunately not getting picked up. In 1999, he took part in another pilot for NBC titled “The Mike O’Malley Show,” portraying the protagonist’s friend Jimmy. Despite the show’s pickup, it faced cancellation after just two episodes. The year 2000 marked a challenging period for Arnett, describing it as “the darkest year” of his life, marked by a lack of work and a battle with alcoholism. In the summer of 2000, a friend intervened, helping Arnett overcome alcoholism and reignite his career.
Failed Pilots and Turning Point (2001-2003): In 2001, Arnett landed a role in the CBS television pilot “Loomis” as the slacker brother of a local news reporter (Cheri Oteri), which, once again, did not receive a pickup. The following year, he secured a role in the CBS sitcom “Still Standing,” but his character was cut after the pilot. Frustrated after four failed pilots, Arnett initially swore off participating in any more pilot projects until persuaded by his agent to audition for “Arrested Development.” The year 2003 marked a turning point for Arnett, finding mainstream success on television as he portrayed George Oscar “Gob” Bluth II in the Fox comedy series “Arrested Development.” His performance earned him an Emmy nomination in 2006.
Transition to Film and Comedy Roles (2003-2007): Arnett’s exposure on “Arrested Development” led to larger roles in feature films. Making the switch from drama to comedy, he often played smug antagonists. Notably, he starred in “Let’s Go to Prison” (2006) and “Blades of Glory” (2007), where he and his then-wife Amy Poehler played a brother/sister ice-skating pair with an unusual relationship. His diverse roles included guest appearances in “King of the Hill” and “30 Rock,” earning him four Emmy nominations for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series.
Expanding Filmography and Television Work (2008-2017): Arnett took on supporting roles in films such as “Spring Breakdown,” “Hot Rod,” “The Comebacks,” and “On Broadway.” Additionally, he co-starred in “Semi-Pro” (2008) and featured in “Up All Night,” an NBC television comedy series. Arnett’s filmography continued to grow with roles in “The Millers,” “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles” (2014), and its sequel “Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows” (2016). In 2017, he assumed the recurring role of Mr. Quagmire in the Netflix comedy drama series “A Series of Unfortunate Events.”
Recent Endeavors and Role Replacement (2017-2021): In December 2021, Arnett stepped into a role in the reshoots for “Next Goal Wins,” replacing Armie Hammer in part of the character Alex Magnussen due to abuse allegations against Hammer in January 2021. Initially intended as a cameo, the role expanded upon Arnett’s involvement.

Will Arnett’s Career as a Voice Over Artist:

Voice-Over Work and Advertisements (Pre-2009): Will Arnett’s distinctive gravelly voice became highly sought after, leading to voice-over work for CBS television promos, film trailers, and various advertisements, including one for Lamisil medication. Notably, his voice became synonymous with the tagline, “It’s not more than you need, just more than you’re used to,” in ads for GMC trucks.
Television Show Voice-Overs and Animated Characters (2005-2009): Arnett lent his voice to several television shows, such as Ghost Writer in Nickelodeon’s 2005 series “Danny Phantom” and Duncan Schiesst in the Comedy Central animated program “Freak Show,” created by and starring his “Arrested Development” co-star David Cross. He also took on the role of announcer for the faux trailer “Don’t” in the 2007 film “Grindhouse” and became the announcer for Cartoon Network in October 2008 during its “Noods” era, replacing Greg Cipes.
Animated Films and Video Game Voice Acting (2008-2019): Arnett voiced characters in animated films, including Vlad in “Horton Hears a Who!,” The Missing Link in “Monsters vs. Aliens,” Horst the German sous-chef in “Ratatouille,” and Mr. Perkins in “Despicable Me.” In 2009, he voiced the title character in the video game “Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard” and starred in the Fox animated comedy series “Sit Down, Shut Up,” voicing the character Ennis Hofftard. He also made a commercial cameo for the video game “Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2.”
Batman in Lego Franchise and BoJack Horseman (2014-2020): Arnett voiced Batman in the film “The Lego Movie” and reprised the role in “The Lego Batman Movie” (2017) and “The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part” (2019). He also voiced Batman in an episode of the franchise’s spinoff animated series “Unikitty!” titled “BatKitty.” Arnett achieved critical acclaim as the eponymous character in the Netflix animated sitcom “BoJack Horseman,” which ran from 2014 to 2020.
Live Reenactment and Recent Endeavors (2021): In 2021, Arnett took on the role of Dink Lockwood in a reenactment of the third season episode “Kids Can Be Cruel” for the third edition of “Live in Front of a Studio Audience,” featuring “The Facts of Life.”

Will Arnett’s Career as a Producer:

DumbDumb Productions and Digital Content Creation (2010): In 2010, Will Arnett, alongside former “Arrested Development” co-star Jason Bateman, co-founded DumbDumb Productions, focusing on digital content creation. One of their early projects was “Prom Date,” the initial installment in a series of “Dirty shorts” created for Orbit.
Executive Producer and Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight (2012): Arnett earned his first executive-producer credit alongside Jason Bateman in March 2012 for “Mansome,” a documentary exploring male identity through grooming habits. Directed by Morgan Spurlock, the film featured celebrity and expert commentary and was selected for the Tribeca Film Festival Spotlight.
Netflix Original Series “Flaked” (2016): In 2016, Arnett took on the roles of co-creator, co-writer, and star in the Netflix original series “Flaked.” Despite Arnett’s involvement, the show received negative reviews from critics.
Cursed Friends and Electric Avenue (2022): Announced in September 2022, “Cursed Friends,” a Comedy Central original movie, is produced by Arnett’s production company, Electric Avenue. Arnett is slated to make an appearance in the film.

Will Arnett’s Other Work:

Hulu Advertisements and Devon Banks Persona (Present): Will Arnett currently serves as the spokesperson for a series of Hulu advertisements. In these television spots, his role intentionally mirrors that of Devon Banks, a power-hungry manipulator, highlighting Arnett’s versatility in portraying diverse characters.
SmartLess Podcast Creation (2020): In July 2020, Arnett, in collaboration with Jason Bateman and Sean Hayes, entered the world of podcasting by creating “SmartLess.” This comedy and talk podcast feature the trio engaging in humorous conversations and interviews, adding another dimension to Arnett’s multifaceted career.

Will Arnett’s Accolades and Recognition (2005-2019):

In 2005, New York magazine honored Will Arnett and his then-wife Amy Poehler as “New Yorkers of the Year” during the annual New York Magazine Culture Awards.
In April 2007, talk show host Conan O’Brien and his writing staff named Arnett as one of their all-time favorite guests during a panel hosted by The Paley Center for Media. This honor was shared with fellow Canadians Norm Macdonald and Harland Williams.
Also in April 2007, Entertainment Weekly bestowed the title of “Future King of Comedy” upon Will Arnett, recognizing his comedic prowess and potential in the industry.
Best Week Ever’s “Top 15 Sexiest Nerd Boys” poll in May 2007 ranked Arnett at No. 9, emphasizing his appeal in the eyes of the audience.
Premiere magazine added to the accolades in July 2007 by naming Arnett as one of “The 20 Hottest New Faces in Comedy,” acknowledging his rising status in the comedic landscape.
In July 2019, Will Arnett received the prestigious honor of being inducted into the Canada Walk of Fame, solidifying his recognition and contributions to the entertainment industry.

Will Arnett in Films:

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1996	Close Up	Dave
1996	Ed’s Next Move	Weather Video Guy
1997	The Broken Giant	Ezra Caton
1999	Southie	Whitey
1999	The Waiting Game	Lenny
2000	The Acting Class	Will Bennett
2001	Series 7: The Contenders	Narrator	Voice
2005	Monster-in-Law	Kit
2006	Ice Age: The Meltdown	Lone Gunslinger	Voice
	RV	Todd Mallory
	The Great New Wonderful	Danny	Segment: Emme’s Story
	Let’s Go to Prison	Nelson Biederman IV
	Wristcutters: A Love Story	Messiah
2007	Blades of Glory	Stranz Van Waldenberg
	Grindhouse	Announcer	Voice, segment: “Don’t”
	On Broadway	Tom
	Ratatouille	Horst	Voice
	Hot Rod	Jonathan Ault
	The Brothers Solomon	John Solomon
	The Comebacks	Mailman
2008	Semi-Pro	Lou Redwood
	Horton Hears a Who!	Vlad Vladikoff	Voice
	The Rocker	Lex Drennan
2009	Spring Breakdown	Ted	Direct-to-DVD
	Brief Interviews with Hideous Men	Subject No. 11
	Monsters vs. Aliens	The Missing Link	Voice
	G-Force	Secret Agent Kip Killian
2010	When in Rome	Antonio Donatelo
	Jonah Hex	Lieutenant Grass
	Despicable Me	Mr. Perkins	Voice
2012	The Secret World of Arrietty	Pod	Voice, English dub
	Men in Black 3	Agent AA	Uncredited
	Mansome	Himself	Documentary
	Mansome	Himself	Producer
2014	The Nut Job	Surly	Voice
	The Lego Movie	Bruce Wayne / Batman	Voice
	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Vern Fenwick
2015	Being Canadian	Himself	Documentary
2016	Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows	Vern Fenwick
2016	Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping	Main CMZ Reporter
2017	The Lego Batman Movie	Bruce Wayne / Batman	Voice
	Dark Hoser		Voice, short film
	Batman is Just Not That Into You
	Cooking with Alfred
	The Nut Job 2: Nutty by Nature	Surly	Voice
2018	Show Dogs	Det. Frank Nicholas
2018	Teen Titans Go! To the Movies	Slade	Voice; also producer
2019	The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part	Batman	Voice
2020	Dolittle	Jackrabbit in prison cell	Voice, uncredited
2021	Rumble	Steve	Voice
2022	Chip ‘n Dale: Rescue Rangers	Sweet Pete	Voice
	Minions: The Rise of Gru	Mr. Perkins	Voice
	G’day, the short film	Louie	Voice, short film
2023	Next Goal Wins	Alex Magnussen

Will Arnett on Television:

Year	Title	Role	Notes
1994	Cybermania ’94	Himself (remote host)	Awards show
1999	Sex and the City	Jack	Episode: “La Douleur Exquise!”
1999	The Mike O’Malley Show	Jimmy	13 episodes
2000	Third Watch	Kenny	Episode: “Spring Forward, Fall Back”
2001	Boston Public	Hand Salesman	Episode: “Chapter Twenty-Nine”
2002	Yes, Dear	Bobby	Episode: “Johnny Ampleseed”
	The Sopranos	Mike Waldrup	2 episodes
	Law & Order: Special Victims Unit	Tony Damon	Episode: “Angels”
2003	Undefeated	Scott Green’s Assistant	Television film
2003–2006	Arrested Development	George Oscar “G.O.B.” Bluth II	82 episodes
2013
2018–2019
2004	Will & Grace	Artemis Johnson	Episode: “Back Up, Dancer”
2005	Odd Job Jack	Tiberius McKorkindale	Voice, 2 episodes
2005	Danny Phantom	Ghost Writer	Voice, episode: “The Fright Before Christmas”
2006	Freak Show	Duncan Schiesst	Voice, 7 episodes
	O’Grady	Dougski	Voice, 1 episode
	The X’s	Pork E. Bacon	Episode: “From Crusha With Love”
2007	King of the Hill	Portis	Voice, episode: “Hank Gets Dusted”
2007–2013	30 Rock	Devon Banks	9 episodes
2008	Sesame Street	Max the Magician	Episode: “Max the Magician”
2008	Human Giant	Himself	Episode: “I’m Gonna Live Forever!”
2009	Sit Down, Shut Up	Ennis Hofftard	Voice, 13 episodes
	Delocated	TV Announcer	Voice, episode: “Good Buds”
	Monsters vs. Aliens:	The Missing Link	Voice, television film
	Mutant Pumpkins from Outer Space	The Missing Link	Voice, television film
2009–2011	Late Night with Jimmy Fallon	Himself/Brett Favre	6 episodes
2010	Parks and Recreation	Chris	Episode: “The Set Up”
2010–2011	Running Wilde	Steve Wilde	13 episodes; also co-creator and executive producer
2010–2012	The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Brent Wilts	17 episodes
2016	The Increasingly Poor Decisions of Todd Margaret	Brent Wilts	17 episodes
2011	The Office	Fred Henry	Episode: “Search Committee”
2011–2012	Up All Night	Chris	35 episodes
2012	The Cleveland Show	General Richter	Voice, episode: “A General Thanksgiving Episode”
2012	Comedy Bang! Bang!	Dale	Episode: “Seth Rogen Wears a Plaid Shirt & Brown Pants”
2013, 2015	The Late Late Show	Himself (Guest host)	3 episodes
2013–2014	The Millers	Nathan Miller	34 episodes
2014	The Simpsons	Deputy Director Gratman	Voice, episode: “Steal This Episode”
2014–2020	BoJack Horseman	BoJack Horseman	Voice, 76 episodes; also executive producer
2014–2020	BoJack Horseman	/ Additional voices	Voice, 76 episodes; also executive producer
2014	Wander Over Yonder	Ryder	Voice, episode: “The Rider”
2016–2017	Flaked	Chip	14 episodes; also co-creator, executive producer and director
2016	Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt	Kitty	Voice, episode: “Kimmy Kidnaps Gretchen!”; uncredited
2017	A Series of Unfortunate Events	Father/Mr. Quagmire	8 episodes
	Jimmy Kimmel Live!	Himself (guest host)	1 episode
	Minecon Earth 2017	Himself (co-host)	YouTube live show
	Netflix: LIVE	Himself (host)	Netflix special
2017–2018	The Gong Show	Himself (guest judge)	5 episodes; also executive producer
2017	The Magic School Bus Rides Again	Galapagos Gil	Voice, episode: “Frizzle Of The Future”
2017–2019	Hot Date	Sam Keurig	Episode: “For Real, Where Have All My Friends Gone?”; also executive producer
2018	The Guest Book	Rob	Episode: “Under Cover”
2019	Unikitty!	Bruce Wayne / Batman / Batkitty	Voice, episode: “Batkitty”
2019	Riviera	Jeff Carter	10 episodes
2020–present	LEGO Masters	Himself (host)	Also executive producer
2020	The First Team	Mark Crane	4 episodes
2021	All or Nothing: Toronto Maple Leafs	Himself (narrator)	Voice, 5 episodes
	Muppets Haunted Mansion	Ghost Host	Television special
	The Morning Show	Doug Klassen	2 episodes
	Live in Front of a Studio Audience	Dink Lockwood	Episode: “Diff’rent Strokes and The Facts of Life”
2022	Murderville	Senior Detective Terry Seattle	7 episodes; also executive producer
	Our Flag Means Death	Calico Jack	Episode: “We Gull Way Back”
	Island of the Sea Wolves	Himself (narrator)	3 episodes; Netflix documentary series
2023	Twisted Metal	Sweet Tooth	Voice, main role
2023	Twisted Metal	Sweet Tooth	Also executive producer

Will Arnett worked in Video Games:

Year	Title	Role
2009	Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard	Matt Hazard
	Monsters vs. Aliens	The Missing Link
	Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2	Sgt. Arnett
2015	Lego Dimensions	Bruce Wayne / Batman (The LEGO Batman Movie), Excalibur Batman
2022	Tiny Tina’s Wonderlands	Dragon Lord

Will Arnett Awards and Nominations:

Year	Award	Category	Project	Result
2004	TV Land Award	Future Classic Award (Shared with cast and producers)	Arrested Development	Won
2005	Screen Actors Guild Award	Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Shared with cast)		Nominated
2006	Screen Actors Guild Award	Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Shared with cast)		Nominated
2006	Primetime Emmy Award	Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series		Nominated
2008		Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series	30 Rock	Nominated
2010				Nominated
2011				Nominated
2012				Nominated
2012	Satellite Award	Best Actor – Television Series Musical or Comedy	Up All Night	Nominated
2014	Screen Actors Guild Award	Outstanding Ensemble in a Comedy Series (Shared with cast)	Arrested Development	Nominated
2014	American Comedy Award	Best Comedy Supporting Actor – TV	Arrested Development	Nominated
2015	Kids’ Choice Award	Favorite Movie Actor	The Lego Movie	Nominated
2015			Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	Nominated
2017			Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Out of the Shadows	Nominated
	MTV Movie & TV Awards	Best Comedic Performance	The Lego Batman Movie	Nominated
	Teen Choice Awards	Choice Comedy Movie Actor	The Lego Batman Movie	Nominated
2019	Annie Awards	Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Series	BoJack Horseman	Won
2021	Critics’ Choice Super Awards	Best Voice Actor in an Animated Series	BoJack Horseman	Won

Facts & Trivia About Will Arnett:

Entertainment Luminary: The Impact of Will Arnett
Will Arnett, a distinguished Canadian-American actor and comedian, has etched his name in the annals of the entertainment industry.
Early Beginnings: A Star is Born (May 4, 1970)
Born on May 4, 1970, in Toronto, Canada, Will Arnett’s foray into the entertainment world commenced.
Rising Star: Gob Bluth in “Arrested Development”
Will Arnett soared to stardom through his compelling portrayal of Gob Bluth in the critically acclaimed series “Arrested Development.”
The Voice of Batman: “The Lego Movie” Franchise
Will Arnett’s unmistakable voice brought the iconic character of Batman to vivid life in “The Lego Movie” franchise.
Acclaimed Voice Artist: “BoJack Horseman” Achievements
His outstanding contributions to “BoJack Horseman” earned Arnett accolades and awards for his exceptional voice work.
Versatility on Display: TV Shows Beyond the Icons
Beyond these iconic roles, Arnett showcased his multifaceted talent in popular TV shows such as “30 Rock” and “Parks and Recreation.”
Creator and Star: “Flaked” on Netflix
Taking on the roles of both creator and star, Arnett led the Netflix series “Flaked.”
Host Extraordinaire: “LEGO Masters” (2020)
In 2020, Arnett delved into hosting as he took the helm of the reality competition show “LEGO Masters.”
Personal Spotlight: Marriages and Relationships
With two marriages, including one to actress Amy Poehler, Arnett’s personal life has also been under the public’s watchful eye.
Captivating Audiences: The Arnett Essence
Known for his resonant voice and deadpan comedic style, Will Arnett remains a captivating force in the entertainment realm, showcasing his versatile talents.