Guide Note

Will Forte is a writer and a comedian best known for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live. His more popular characters on the show include political candidate Tim Calhoun, The Falconer, and MacGruber (a play on MacGyver).

Forte was a member of The Groundlings before joining the cast of SNL. He has also been a writer and producer for shows 3rd Rock from the Sun and That '70s Show, among others. Forte has also appeared in numerous films, including The Brothers Solomon, which he costarred in with Will Arnett.

Fast Facts

1. Born: June 17, 1970
2. Birthplace: Alameda County, California
3. Full name: Orville Willis Forte IV
4. Height: 5'10"
5. SNL Characters: "Tim Calhoun", "The Falconer", "MacGruber"
6. Member of The Groundlings comedy troupe in Los Angeles
7. Quote: "There's kind of a weird, intense energy that flows through the place. I tend to get in there about 3 or 4 in the afternoon and get out around 8 a.m. Wednesday. You end up drinking a massive amount of coffee and downing a lot of Funions." (On the Tuesday-night "SNL" writing regime)