Will Arnett

Profile Overview

Will Arnett is a Canadian-American actor, comedian, and television personality recognized for his work in television comedy and entertainment hosting. Born on May 4, 1970, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, he pursued acting in New York before eventually finding success in television and film. His breakout role came in 2003 when he starred as Gob Bluth in the acclaimed comedy series Arrested Development on Fox.

Following the success of the series, Arnett became a prominent figure in television comedy. He starred in several shows, including Up All Night and The Millers. In addition, he built a successful voice acting career, most notably voicing the title character in the animated series BoJack Horseman on Netflix.

In recent years, Arnett has also become a recognizable television host. Since 2020, he has served as the host and executive producer of the Fox competition series LEGO Masters, where teams compete to build elaborate LEGO creations. He is also the host of the LEGO Masters holiday spin-off, LEGO Masters: Celebrity Holiday Bricktacular.

Education

  • Lakefield College School, Lakefield, Ontario
  • Leaside High School, Toronto, Ontario
  • Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec; attended for one semester before dropping out.
  • Studied acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute, New York City.

Dating & Marriage

  • Dating: Carolyn Murphy from 2025 to (American supermodel and longtime Estée Lauder spokesmodel. )
  • Marriage: Penelope Ann Miller from 1994 to 1995 ( An American actress and Broadway star.)
  • Marriage: Amy Poehler from 2003 to 2016 (An actress and comedian best known for her iconic role in Parks and Recreation. They met around 1996.)
  • Dating: Alessandra Brawn from 2019 to 2024 (A fashion executive and former CEO of the clothing brand Chapel.)

Children

  • Archibald William Emerson "Archie" Arnett , a biological child with Amy Poehler, born in 2008
  • Abel James Arnett, a biological child with Amy Poehler, born in 2010
  • nder Denison "Denny" Arnett , a biological child with Alessandra Brawn, born in 2020

Net Worth & Income

  • Co-hosts SmartLess podcast; Amazon paid $60–$80 million for exclusive distribution rights in 2021, and Sirius XM Holdings paid $100 million to host the podcast in 2024.
  • Earnings from his TV hosting career, including LEGO Masters and LEGO Masters holiday format.
  • A successful career spanning over 30 years, with notable roles on Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman, and Twisted Metal.
  • An extensive voiceover career, including the Lego Movie franchise and long-running GMC truck commercials since 1998.
  • Previously owned a Beverly Hills home, which he sold in 2025 for $20.2 million after purchasing it for $16.4 million in August 2021.

Awards

  • Annie Award — Outstanding Achievement for Voice Acting in an Animated Television/Broadcast Production for BoJack Horseman (2019)
  • Critics' Choice Super Awards — Best Voice Actor in an Animated Series for BoJack Horseman (2019)
  • TV Land Award — Future Classic Award for Arrested Development (2004)
  • Canada's Walk of Fame — Inductee (2019)

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