Will Arnett

Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Birthday: May 4, 1970

A central character in Fox’s offbeat comedy “Arrested Development” (Fox, 2003-06), Will Arnett’s eccentric George Oscar “GOB” Bluth II (pronounced like the Biblical “Job”) was an audience favorite that helped draw in cult-like devotees to the show. His portrayal of the middle-aged, aspiring magician and disliked son of a wealthy Southern California family marked Arnett’s first high profile acting role, though he had previously made a career as a voiceover artist. The show’s success with the “alternative comedy” crowd set…more

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Actor

Night Of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Benefit For Autism Education
The Mike O'Malley Show
Jimmy
Reel Comedy: Semi-Pro
Interviewee
Reel Comedy: Blades of Glory

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Career Milestones

2009
Voiced The Missing Link, a 20,000 year-old frozen fish-ape hybrid, in the computer-animated 3-D feature, "Monsters vs. Aliens"
2008
Cast opposite Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson in the 1970s-era sports comedy "Semi-Pro"
2008
Voiced a villainous eagle in the animated feature, "Dr. Seuss' Horton Hears a Who!"
2007
Co-starred with wife, Amy Poehler as a rival pairs figure skating team in the comedy "Blades of Glory"
2007
Had the recurring role of Devon Banks, Jack's nemesis in NBC's "30 Rock"; earned an Emmy (2008) nomination for Guest Actor