Will Arnett

Will Arnett (also credited as William Emerson Arnett; Persian: ویل آرنت) is a Canadian-born actor and comedian, born May 4, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario. Known for a dry wit and a distinctive baritone, he has built a career that moves easily between live-action comedy and standout voice performances.

Arnett became a signature presence on television through acclaimed roles including Gob Bluth on Arrested Development and the title character of the animated series BoJack Horseman. He also earned attention for recurring and starring turns on series such as 30 Rock, Up All Night, The Millers, and the improv-driven mystery comedy Murderville. Across his work, he has received multiple Emmy and Screen Actors Guild nominations.

On the big screen, Arnett’s credits range from broad comedies to family hits, including Hot Rod (as Jonathan), The Brothers Solomon (as John Solomon), The Rocker (as Lex), and Monster-in-Law (as Kit). He is also widely recognized for voice roles such as Horst in Ratatouille and Mr. Perkins in Despicable Me.

Beyond acting, Arnett has expanded into hosting and producing, fronting the competition series Lego Masters and co-hosting the popular podcast SmartLess, further cementing his status as a versatile screen artist.