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Who is Will Forte?
Born on June 17, 1970, in Alameda County, California, Will Forte is a well-known American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. During his time on Saturday Night Live (SNL) from 2002 to 2010, he gained prominence as a cast member. He was nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards for his role as The Last Man on Earth from 2015 to 2018. His versatility extends to film and voice acting, with notable performances in movies like Nebraska (2013) and voice roles in animated features such as Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs (2009) and The Lego Movie (2014).
| Real Name/Full Name | Orville Willis Forte IV |
| Date Of Birth | 17 June 1970 |
| Age | 54 years old |
| Birthplace | Alameda County, California, United States. |
| Nationality | American. |
| Religion | Christianity. |
| Zodiac sign | Gemini |
| Height | 5 feet 9 inch |
| Weight | 65 kg |
| Spouse | Olivia Modling (M.2020) |
| Children | Zoe Forte. |
| Siblings | Michelle Forte. |
| Profession | Comedian, Film Actor, Television Actor, and Writer. |
| Net worth | $15 Million. |
Biography
June 17th, 1970 was the date of Will Forte’s birth, or Orville Willis Forte IV, in Alameda County, California. Orville Willis Forte III is the son of Patricia C., who works as a financial broker, and his father is Orville Willis Forte III. His sister’s name is Michelle Forte.
Acalanes High School graduated him in 1988 and he participated in their swimming and football teams. He received the title of ‘Best Personality’ from his classmates and was voted class president in school. At the University of California, he earned his history degree and was also a member of the North American college fraternity Lambda Chi Alpha. During his teenage years, he adored comedy and admired famous comedians such as Steve Martin and David Letterman.
Personal Life
Will Forte’s marriage to Olivia Modling was in July 2020. Zoe Forte, the daughter of the couple, is her only child. Forte was in a relationship with actress January Jones in 2015 before getting hitched to Modling. The media and fans have been curious about Forte’s personal life, specifically his marriage and family.
Career
In 1997, Forte began his television career by being hired to write for The Jenny McCarthy Show. 23 episodes were written by him during the year he worked on this show. He started working as a writer on the Late Show with David Letterman later in the year. He was involved in this show until 1998. In the 1990s, he participated in other projects like The Army Show and the 1998 and 1999 MTV Movie Awards.
He again moved to ‘The Groundlings’ and performed with noted actors like Jim Rash, Maya Rudolph, and Cheryl Hines, and even started writing for sitcoms like ‘Action’ and ‘The Army Show’. He has also attempted stand-up comedy numerous times at events such as open-mic nights. He was then entrusted with the task of writing for the American sitcom ‘3rd Rock from the Sun’ (1996), the TV show ‘The Jenny McCarthy Show’ (1997), and the American sitcom. ‘That 70’s Show’ was released in 1998. During this time, he was offered the opportunity to appear on the comedy series ‘Saturday Night Live’.
His range of roles included politician Tim Calhoun, a businessman known as the Falconer, and football coach Peyton Manning. The 2007 film ‘The Brothers Solomon’ was written and co-starred by him. Will Forte appeared on numerous television shows, such as ‘The Cleveland Show’ (2009-13), ‘American Dad’ (2009-15), ‘WWE Raw’ (2010), and ‘Conan’ (2010-13). In 2010, MacGruber was the operations agent character he played in ‘WWE Raw’. He quit Saturday Night Live in 2010 and played supporting roles in films like ‘Rock of Ages’ (2012), ‘That’s my Boy’ (2012), and ‘The Watch’ (2012).
Will Forte was cast in the television series ‘7 Days in Hell’ (2015) and ‘Maya & Marty’ (2016), and also played the role of ‘Hulka’ in the action-comedy film ‘Keanu’ (2016). He collaborated with Jordan Peele, who was an actor, comedian, writer, and producer, and Keegan-Michael Key, who was also a comedian. In 2017, he appeared in episodes of ‘Tour De Pharmacy’ and ‘Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories’ in his television career. He has also worked as a voice artist and provided voice for animated movies like ‘Aqua Unit Patrol Squad 1’ (2011), ‘Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs’ (2009), and ‘Cloudy with a chance of Meatballs 2’ (2013) and ‘My Life as a Courgette’ (2017).
Net Worth
In 2025, it is estimated that Will Forte’s net worth is $15 million. His wealth is primarily based on his successful career in acting, writing, and producing. Forte’s financial success has been greatly influenced by his diverse roles in television and film, as well as his voice acting work. The way he lives shows his status as a respected figure in the entertainment industry.
Social Media
| Social Media | Username | Followers/Subscribers |
| @orviv | 87.4K | |
| X(Twitter) | @OrvilleIV | 182.3K |
