How old was Will Ferrell in Melinda and Melinda?

You might be surprised to learn how young—or old—some stars were in iconic scenes. That detail can add a new layer of appreciation to their performance. In this article, we reveal the age behind the role.

In Melinda and Melinda, Will Ferrell took on the role at the age of:

36 years old

According to our findings, that was the correct age of the celebrity.

To determine the age, we considered the first day of the year Melinda and Melinda premiered:

January 1, 2004

And the date of birth of Will Ferrell, that is:

July 16, 1967

Because movies often premiere within a year of starting production, Will Ferrell might have been either one year younger or older while filming some scenes.