Deangelo Vickers
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Deangelo Jeremitrius Vickers is a fictional character in the television series The Office. Played by actor Will Ferrell
, Vickers was Michael Scott
's replacement as Branch Manager during the end of Season 7, since Michael was moving to Colorado
with his fiancee Holly
. His character debuted in a story arc
that lasted four episodes, with the first three episodes being Steve Carell
's final three shows and then the first post-Michael Scott episode, "The Inner Circle
".
). He is a father himself, as he mentions to Jim and Pam that he has four kids. At least one of his children is a boy, as he mentions a son, however, it seems he does not have a good relationship with him, as when Deangelo is trying to win Dwight over, he says in a talking-head interview that "No matter how many times I reach out to Dwight, he doesn’t seem to want anything to do with me. It reminds me of my relationship with my son. Except there, I’m the Dwight". Deangelo was once morbidly obese, until he made a pact with himself to get into shape and lost 200 pounds (according to Michael in "Michael's Last Dundies
"; however, this conflicts with the NBC biography, which says Deangelo lost 176 lbs). Despite his affinity for the American Southwest
, Deangelo is originally from Maine.
Deangelo has a peanut
allergy
, something he, describing it as if it were a debilitating mental disorder, says he has dealt with his whole life and feels it is "a part of [him]" (although the allergy is not a matter of life or death, it just makes him itchy). He claims to perform a motivational juggling routine, however this is most likely a lie, as he seems to prefer miming juggling than actually doing it (even though Andy once offered him some of his own juggling equipment, which Deangelo got out of using with the excuse "Sorry, I never touch another juggler's instruments"). Part of his style of being in charge is to have "rap sessions with smaller groups" so he can figure out how to manage them well. He usually eats sliced apples, because he likes to have portion-controlled snacks. He also claims to be as comfortable at a ballgame as he is at the opera
. He is a fan of the Summer Olympics (just like Michael) and has tried to get an Animal Olympics going, but later abandoned the idea once he realized "the Monkey
s would win everything".
He dislikes skiing because "everyone [he] knows who skis is dead". While he's never ridden a motorcycle, he's not opposed to sporting a leather jacket now and then. He prefers vodka with cranberry juice
, as he views cranberry as a delicious sour treat, and because it helps prevent plaque formation, which disgusts him. He plays Megatouch
Photo, even though he's not very good at it, but he appreciates that it helps exercise the frontal lobe of the brain.
Deangelo met Michael at a hotel bar while Michael was waiting for his replacement to show up. The two instantly hit it off, and when Michael called his replacement to see where he was, Michael found out his replacement was Deangelo, though it took the two some time to actually realize this. In his debut episode, he encounters Kelly, who uses a "meet cute" tactic to flirt with him. Later, he asks Michael what the name is of the "Native American girl", hinting that he may be interested in her. However, in his final episode, he tells Kelly he sees her as hysterical, thus eliminating any romantic interest in her.
In "Goodbye, Michael
", Deangelo reveals to Andy that he was not hired for his business experience, but because he helped prevent the theft of one of Sabre CEO Jo Bennett
's dogs.
", when Deangelo comes to the branch, most of the staff are eager to make a good first impression. Kevin wears his toupee, Jim and Pam believe they have started off well by showing him pictures of their baby, and Deangelo designates Andy as the office "funny guy". Dwight, however, is not pleased that he was not selected to replace Michael, making him apathetic to Deangelo. Michael soon becomes irritated with the changes Deangelo starts making, such as how Erin answers the phone, and this causes a strain on their friendship. Deangelo develops a profound love for the antics of Andy, who has resorted to physical comedy when his jokes fall flat, getting to the point where he pours hot coffee on his pants and eats soap because of Deangelo's urging. He becomes annoyed by Jim and Pam, though, and tells them he's had enough of their baby after Pam tries to show him another picture of Cece, though he apologizes right after the comment (but not sincerely). Deangelo's popularity with the employees causes Michael to get jealous and pass out peanut butter sandwiches, despite Deangelo's peanut allergy. Deangelo then assembles the staff in the "multi purpose room", including Dwight, who learned from Gabe that Michael did not put in a recommendation for him and thus snubs Michael after being approached as an ally against the new boss. As Michael is walking away, Deangelo then steps out of his meeting and loudly praises him, saying that he's a good manager and Dunder Mifflin won't be the same without him. The two make up with a reverse hug, and Michael returns to his office while Deangelo conducts his meeting in the conference room.
Later, in another effort to impress Deangelo, Jim and Pam bring in Cece, to which he reacts positively. While they celebrate getting back on his good side, he reveals to the camera Cece could star in a show called "Babies I Don't Care About".
In "Michael's Last Dundies
", Michael decides to make Deangelo his co-host of the Dundies, so he can host it himself after Michael departs and still carry on Michael's "legacy". Deangelo tries to refuse Michael's offer, but Michael doesn't let him. Michael tries to help Deangelo with banter, but Deangelo proves to be truly terrible (such as asking Jim where he was on September 11th). Michael tries a number of different things to help him (including the therapy used in The King's Speech: putting a walkman
on him and having him listen to music with the volume turned all the way up so he can't hear himself talk), but none are effective. When the Dundies begin, the audience is treated to a opening movie where Deangelo is searching for Michael to be his co-host and asks Angela, Jim, and Phyllis where Michael is (all played by Michael himself), before Michael appears to him in a bathroom mirror. After the short video is over though, and the real Deangelo sees the crowd, he runs off into the bathroom. Michael then comes in after him, and after psyching him up, they both return to the stage. Even though he hosts it poorly, Deangelo manages to pull the ceremony off. That is until, it is time for him to give a speech after he gets his own "Best Dundies Host" award. Deangelo, still nervous, puts his walkman on full blast and talks extremely loud, resulting in all of the office workers getting kicked out of the restaurant. Jim and Pam manage to convince Michael to keep the party going, and to host the rest of the Dundies at the office (which Deangelo also thinks is a great idea). On the way to the workplace, Deangelo rides with Michael and Dwight, and witnesses their argument first hand. Michael and Deangelo continue to host the Dundies in the conference room, and Deangelo also participates in serenading the soon-to-depart Michael with an impromptu
version of "Seasons of Love
" with altered lyrics, (singing in a very high voice) accompanied by Darrel's keyboards.
In "Goodbye, Michael
", when Andy is given Michael's client list as a going-away present, and loses one, he requests the help of Deangelo to retain them. Deangelo nearly screws up a relationship with a client, but Andy gains enough confidence to salvage the sale. Throughout the episode, Deangelo starts to show signs of a nervous breakdown after his desire to start eating junk food again. Deangelo later starts breaking down in front of the entire staff during an office party by sticking his hands into Michael's goodbye cake.
In "The Inner Circle
", Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style. Angela however, views his style as sexist. When the women urge Jim to bring this to Deangelo's attention, he cuts Jim out of his inner circle. After several failed attempts, he finally wins Dwight over by yelling at him, as the latter is impressed by his strong leadership. When Deangelo brags about his ability to dunk in basketball, Jim calls him out on the matter, so Deangelo nervously agrees to show his skills. During his lackluster attempt, the entire basketball stand collapses on Deangelo, causing an injury that results in his hospitalization. At the episode's conclusion, Deangelo stumbles into the office still in his hospital gown, his head bandaged, and with an IV hanging out his arm. He tries to tell a joke that comes out as random gibberish, implying he has suffered brain damage. The staff immediately calls the hospital with Jim and Gabe helping escort Deangelo out. As a result, the Scranton branch needs a new manager.
In "Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
", it's revealed Deangelo is in a coma and part of the staff wonder what to get for him. Later, Jo comments that it is unfortunate what happened to Deangelo, commenting that he was a great man.
", Robert California
(James Spader
) was one of the interviewees for Deangelo's job in "Search Committee
", and was revealed to be his replacement before he replaces Jo and becomes CEO of Sabre, appointing Andy as branch manager. Although in "Lotto
", an unhappy Darryl gets into an argument with Andy over who was supposed to replace Deangelo, with Andy mentioning that Deangelo was helping fund Darryl's college education, which Darryl quit. The two make reference to Deangelo being dead, but only his brain, revealing that he is either still in a coma
or is in a persistent vegetative state
.
as well as the movie version of Bewitched
, and both actors are members of the "Frat Pack
", a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors who emerged in the late 1990s and the 2000s, including Jack Black
, Ben Stiller
, Vince Vaughn
, and brothers Owen
and Luke Wilson
. This is the second Frat Pack member that appeared on the show besides Steve Carell, the first being Jack Black
. Ferrell has worked with other Office cast members as well. He starred alongside Jenna Fischer
in Blades of Glory
and Ed Helms
with Semi-Pro
and The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
, which also featured comic actor Ken Jeong
, who has also appeared in The Office
. Also, Ferrell starred with Craig Robinson and Paul Lieberstein
in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, as well as Zach Woods
and Andy Buckley in The Other Guys
.
Ferrell's appearance makes him the third main Anchorman cast member to appear on the show. Carell being the first, David Koechner
, who plays the vulgar traveling salesman Todd Packer
being the second, and Ferrell.
Will Ferrell
John William "Will" Ferrell is an American comedian, impressionist, actor, and writer. Ferrell first established himself in the late 1990s as a cast member on the NBC sketch comedy show Saturday Night Live, and has subsequently starred in the comedy films Old School, Elf, Anchorman, Talladega...
, Vickers was Michael Scott
Michael Scott (The Office)
Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by Steve Carell, and based on David Brent from the original British version. Michael, the central character of the series, was the manager of the Scranton branch of paper and printer distribution company Dunder Mifflin Inc...
's replacement as Branch Manager during the end of Season 7, since Michael was moving to Colorado
Colorado
Colorado is a U.S. state that encompasses much of the Rocky Mountains as well as the northeastern portion of the Colorado Plateau and the western edge of the Great Plains...
with his fiancee Holly
Holly Flax
Hollis "Holly" Partridge Flax is a fictional character from the US television series The Office played by Amy Ryan. She was an original character, and not based on a character from the British version of the show...
. His character debuted in a story arc
Story arc
A story arc is an extended or continuing storyline in episodic storytelling media such as television, comic books, comic strips, boardgames, video games, and in some cases, films. On a television program, for example, the story would unfold over many episodes. In television, the use of the story...
that lasted four episodes, with the first three episodes being Steve Carell
Steve Carell
Steven John "Steve" Carell is an American comedian, actor, voice artist, producer, writer, and director. Although Carell is notable for his role on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, he found greater fame in the late 2000s for playing Michael Scott on The Office...
's final three shows and then the first post-Michael Scott episode, "The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle (The Office)
"The Inner Circle" is the twenty-third episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 149th episode overall. The episode originally aired on May 5, 2011, on NBC...
".
Biography
When he was a child, his mother divorced his father and he had to choose between them in court (the same happened to Toby FlendersonToby Flenderson
Toby Wyatt Flenderson, M.S.W. born 1971 is a character from the US television series The Office. He is played by Paul Lieberstein. He is an original character and has no equivalent in the British version of the show, The Office.-Overview:...
). He is a father himself, as he mentions to Jim and Pam that he has four kids. At least one of his children is a boy, as he mentions a son, however, it seems he does not have a good relationship with him, as when Deangelo is trying to win Dwight over, he says in a talking-head interview that "No matter how many times I reach out to Dwight, he doesn’t seem to want anything to do with me. It reminds me of my relationship with my son. Except there, I’m the Dwight". Deangelo was once morbidly obese, until he made a pact with himself to get into shape and lost 200 pounds (according to Michael in "Michael's Last Dundies
Michael's Last Dundies
"Michael's Last Dundies" is the twenty-first episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 147th episode overall. Written and directed by Mindy Kaling, the episode aired on April 21, 2011, on NBC. The episode revolves around Michael training his...
"; however, this conflicts with the NBC biography, which says Deangelo lost 176 lbs). Despite his affinity for the American Southwest
Southwestern United States
The Southwestern United States is a region defined in different ways by different sources. Broad definitions include nearly a quarter of the United States, including Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, Texas and Utah...
, Deangelo is originally from Maine.
Deangelo has a peanut
Peanut
The peanut, or groundnut , is a species in the legume or "bean" family , so it is not a nut. The peanut was probably first cultivated in the valleys of Peru. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing tall...
allergy
Allergy
An Allergy is a hypersensitivity disorder of the immune system. Allergic reactions occur when a person's immune system reacts to normally harmless substances in the environment. A substance that causes a reaction is called an allergen. These reactions are acquired, predictable, and rapid...
, something he, describing it as if it were a debilitating mental disorder, says he has dealt with his whole life and feels it is "a part of [him]" (although the allergy is not a matter of life or death, it just makes him itchy). He claims to perform a motivational juggling routine, however this is most likely a lie, as he seems to prefer miming juggling than actually doing it (even though Andy once offered him some of his own juggling equipment, which Deangelo got out of using with the excuse "Sorry, I never touch another juggler's instruments"). Part of his style of being in charge is to have "rap sessions with smaller groups" so he can figure out how to manage them well. He usually eats sliced apples, because he likes to have portion-controlled snacks. He also claims to be as comfortable at a ballgame as he is at the opera
Opera
Opera is an art form in which singers and musicians perform a dramatic work combining text and musical score, usually in a theatrical setting. Opera incorporates many of the elements of spoken theatre, such as acting, scenery, and costumes and sometimes includes dance...
. He is a fan of the Summer Olympics (just like Michael) and has tried to get an Animal Olympics going, but later abandoned the idea once he realized "the Monkey
Monkey
A monkey is a primate, either an Old World monkey or a New World monkey. There are about 260 known living species of monkey. Many are arboreal, although there are species that live primarily on the ground, such as baboons. Monkeys are generally considered to be intelligent. Unlike apes, monkeys...
s would win everything".
He dislikes skiing because "everyone [he] knows who skis is dead". While he's never ridden a motorcycle, he's not opposed to sporting a leather jacket now and then. He prefers vodka with cranberry juice
Cranberry juice
Cranberry juice is the juice of the cranberry. Commercially, it is sold in either as a pure juice, which is quite tart, or, more commonly, as cranberry juice "cocktail" or "drink" , in blends with other juices, such as apple or grape, or mixed with water and corn syrup, sugar, or an artificial...
, as he views cranberry as a delicious sour treat, and because it helps prevent plaque formation, which disgusts him. He plays Megatouch
Megatouch
Megatouch is the brand name of a worldwide line of casual, coin-operated touchscreen countertop video arcade games developed by Merit Entertainment, which is located in Bristol, Pennsylvania. Merit was recently acquired by AMI Entertainment....
Photo, even though he's not very good at it, but he appreciates that it helps exercise the frontal lobe of the brain.
Deangelo met Michael at a hotel bar while Michael was waiting for his replacement to show up. The two instantly hit it off, and when Michael called his replacement to see where he was, Michael found out his replacement was Deangelo, though it took the two some time to actually realize this. In his debut episode, he encounters Kelly, who uses a "meet cute" tactic to flirt with him. Later, he asks Michael what the name is of the "Native American girl", hinting that he may be interested in her. However, in his final episode, he tells Kelly he sees her as hysterical, thus eliminating any romantic interest in her.
In "Goodbye, Michael
Goodbye, Michael
"Goodbye, Michael" is the twenty-second episode of the seventh season of the American comedy series The Office and the show's 148th episode overall. The episode was written by series developer and executive producer Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig. The episode originally aired on April...
", Deangelo reveals to Andy that he was not hired for his business experience, but because he helped prevent the theft of one of Sabre CEO Jo Bennett
Jo Bennett
Joleen MaryAnn "Jo" Bennett is a fictional character from the US comedy television series The Office, who first appeared in Season 6. She is the CEO of Sabre, who purchased Dunder Mifflin, and is played by Kathy Bates.-Biography:...
's dogs.
Season 7
In "Training DayTraining Day (The Office)
"Training Day" is the twentieth episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 146th episode overall. Written by Daniel Chun and directed by Paul Lieberstein, the episode aired on April 14, 2011, on NBC...
", when Deangelo comes to the branch, most of the staff are eager to make a good first impression. Kevin wears his toupee, Jim and Pam believe they have started off well by showing him pictures of their baby, and Deangelo designates Andy as the office "funny guy". Dwight, however, is not pleased that he was not selected to replace Michael, making him apathetic to Deangelo. Michael soon becomes irritated with the changes Deangelo starts making, such as how Erin answers the phone, and this causes a strain on their friendship. Deangelo develops a profound love for the antics of Andy, who has resorted to physical comedy when his jokes fall flat, getting to the point where he pours hot coffee on his pants and eats soap because of Deangelo's urging. He becomes annoyed by Jim and Pam, though, and tells them he's had enough of their baby after Pam tries to show him another picture of Cece, though he apologizes right after the comment (but not sincerely). Deangelo's popularity with the employees causes Michael to get jealous and pass out peanut butter sandwiches, despite Deangelo's peanut allergy. Deangelo then assembles the staff in the "multi purpose room", including Dwight, who learned from Gabe that Michael did not put in a recommendation for him and thus snubs Michael after being approached as an ally against the new boss. As Michael is walking away, Deangelo then steps out of his meeting and loudly praises him, saying that he's a good manager and Dunder Mifflin won't be the same without him. The two make up with a reverse hug, and Michael returns to his office while Deangelo conducts his meeting in the conference room.
Later, in another effort to impress Deangelo, Jim and Pam bring in Cece, to which he reacts positively. While they celebrate getting back on his good side, he reveals to the camera Cece could star in a show called "Babies I Don't Care About".
In "Michael's Last Dundies
Michael's Last Dundies
"Michael's Last Dundies" is the twenty-first episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 147th episode overall. Written and directed by Mindy Kaling, the episode aired on April 21, 2011, on NBC. The episode revolves around Michael training his...
", Michael decides to make Deangelo his co-host of the Dundies, so he can host it himself after Michael departs and still carry on Michael's "legacy". Deangelo tries to refuse Michael's offer, but Michael doesn't let him. Michael tries to help Deangelo with banter, but Deangelo proves to be truly terrible (such as asking Jim where he was on September 11th). Michael tries a number of different things to help him (including the therapy used in The King's Speech: putting a walkman
Walkman
Walkman is a Sony brand tradename originally used for portable audio cassette, and now used to market Sony's portable audio and video players as well as a line of Sony Ericsson mobile phones...
on him and having him listen to music with the volume turned all the way up so he can't hear himself talk), but none are effective. When the Dundies begin, the audience is treated to a opening movie where Deangelo is searching for Michael to be his co-host and asks Angela, Jim, and Phyllis where Michael is (all played by Michael himself), before Michael appears to him in a bathroom mirror. After the short video is over though, and the real Deangelo sees the crowd, he runs off into the bathroom. Michael then comes in after him, and after psyching him up, they both return to the stage. Even though he hosts it poorly, Deangelo manages to pull the ceremony off. That is until, it is time for him to give a speech after he gets his own "Best Dundies Host" award. Deangelo, still nervous, puts his walkman on full blast and talks extremely loud, resulting in all of the office workers getting kicked out of the restaurant. Jim and Pam manage to convince Michael to keep the party going, and to host the rest of the Dundies at the office (which Deangelo also thinks is a great idea). On the way to the workplace, Deangelo rides with Michael and Dwight, and witnesses their argument first hand. Michael and Deangelo continue to host the Dundies in the conference room, and Deangelo also participates in serenading the soon-to-depart Michael with an impromptu
Impromptu
An impromptu is a free-form musical composition with the character of an ex tempore improvisation as if prompted by the spirit of the moment, usually for a solo instrument, such as piano...
version of "Seasons of Love
Seasons of Love
"Seasons of Love" is a song from the Broadway musical Rent, written and composed by Jonathan Larson. The song starts with an ostinato piano motif, which provides the harmonic framework for the cast to sing "Five hundred twenty-five thousand six hundred minutes"...
" with altered lyrics, (singing in a very high voice) accompanied by Darrel's keyboards.
In "Goodbye, Michael
Goodbye, Michael
"Goodbye, Michael" is the twenty-second episode of the seventh season of the American comedy series The Office and the show's 148th episode overall. The episode was written by series developer and executive producer Greg Daniels and was directed by Paul Feig. The episode originally aired on April...
", when Andy is given Michael's client list as a going-away present, and loses one, he requests the help of Deangelo to retain them. Deangelo nearly screws up a relationship with a client, but Andy gains enough confidence to salvage the sale. Throughout the episode, Deangelo starts to show signs of a nervous breakdown after his desire to start eating junk food again. Deangelo later starts breaking down in front of the entire staff during an office party by sticking his hands into Michael's goodbye cake.
In "The Inner Circle
The Inner Circle (The Office)
"The Inner Circle" is the twenty-third episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 149th episode overall. The episode originally aired on May 5, 2011, on NBC...
", Deangelo picks favorites among the staff, revealing his true management style. Angela however, views his style as sexist. When the women urge Jim to bring this to Deangelo's attention, he cuts Jim out of his inner circle. After several failed attempts, he finally wins Dwight over by yelling at him, as the latter is impressed by his strong leadership. When Deangelo brags about his ability to dunk in basketball, Jim calls him out on the matter, so Deangelo nervously agrees to show his skills. During his lackluster attempt, the entire basketball stand collapses on Deangelo, causing an injury that results in his hospitalization. At the episode's conclusion, Deangelo stumbles into the office still in his hospital gown, his head bandaged, and with an IV hanging out his arm. He tries to tell a joke that comes out as random gibberish, implying he has suffered brain damage. The staff immediately calls the hospital with Jim and Gabe helping escort Deangelo out. As a result, the Scranton branch needs a new manager.
In "Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
Dwight K. Schrute, (Acting) Manager
"Dwight K. Schrute, Manager" is the 24th episode of the seventh season of the American comedy television series The Office and the show's 150th episode overall. The episode was written by Justin Spitzer and directed by Troy Miller. It originally aired in the United States on May 12, 2011...
", it's revealed Deangelo is in a coma and part of the staff wonder what to get for him. Later, Jo comments that it is unfortunate what happened to Deangelo, commenting that he was a great man.
Season 8
During "The ListThe List (The Office)
"The List" is the eighth season premiere of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 153rd episode overall. The episode original aired on NBC in the United States on September 22, 2011. It was written and directed by executive producer B. J. Novak...
", Robert California
Robert California
Robert California is a fictional character on The Office, played by James Spader. He has no counterpart on the original British version of the series.- Season 7 :...
(James Spader
James Spader
James Todd Spader is an American actor best known for his eccentric roles in movies such as Pretty in Pink, Less Than Zero, Sex, Lies, and Videotape, Crash, Stargate, and Secretary...
) was one of the interviewees for Deangelo's job in "Search Committee
Search Committee
"Search Committee" is the hour-long finale of the seventh season of the American television comedy series The Office. It is the 151st and 152nd episodes of the series overall and the 25th and 26th episodes of the seventh season. It was written by show runner and executive producer Paul Lieberstein...
", and was revealed to be his replacement before he replaces Jo and becomes CEO of Sabre, appointing Andy as branch manager. Although in "Lotto
Lotto (The Office)
"Lotto" is the third episode of the eighth season of the American comedy television series The Office, and the show's 155th episode overall. It was written by Charlie Grandy and directed by cast member John Krasinski...
", an unhappy Darryl gets into an argument with Andy over who was supposed to replace Deangelo, with Andy mentioning that Deangelo was helping fund Darryl's college education, which Darryl quit. The two make reference to Deangelo being dead, but only his brain, revealing that he is either still in a coma
Coma
In medicine, a coma is a state of unconsciousness, lasting more than 6 hours in which a person cannot be awakened, fails to respond normally to painful stimuli, light or sound, lacks a normal sleep-wake cycle and does not initiate voluntary actions. A person in a state of coma is described as...
or is in a persistent vegetative state
Persistent vegetative state
A persistent vegetative state is a disorder of consciousness in which patients with severe brain damage are in a state of partial arousal rather than true awareness. It is a diagnosis of some uncertainty in that it deals with a syndrome. After four weeks in a vegetative state , the patient is...
.
Behind the scenes
Ferrell and Carell have previously worked together in Anchorman: The Legend of Ron BurgundyAnchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, or simply Anchorman, is a 2004 American comedy film, directed by Adam McKay and starring Will Ferrell. The film, which was also written by Ferrell and McKay, is a tongue-in-cheek take on the culture of the 1970s, particularly the then-new Action News format...
as well as the movie version of Bewitched
Bewitched
Bewitched is an American situation comedy originally broadcast for eight seasons on ABC from 1964 to 1972, starring Elizabeth Montgomery, Dick York and Dick Sargent , Agnes Moorehead, and David White. The show is about a witch who marries a mortal and tries to lead the life of a typical suburban...
, and both actors are members of the "Frat Pack
Frat Pack
The "Frat Pack" is a nickname given to a group of male Hollywood comedy actors who have appeared together in many of the highest grossing comedy movies since the late 1990s...
", a generation of leading Hollywood comic actors who emerged in the late 1990s and the 2000s, including Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
, Ben Stiller
Ben Stiller
Benjamin Edward "Ben" Stiller is an American comedian, actor, writer, film director, and producer. He is the son of veteran comedians and actors Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara....
, Vince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn
Vincent Anthony "Vince" Vaughn is an American film actor, screenwriter, producer and comedian. He began acting in the late 1980s, appearing in minor television roles before attaining wider recognition with the 1996 movie Swingers...
, and brothers Owen
Owen Wilson
Owen Cunningham Wilson is an American actor and writer, known for his roles in the films The Haunting, The Royal Tenenbaums, Zoolander, Meet the Parents, Wedding Crashers, You, Me and Dupree, Bottle Rocket, the Cars series, The Darjeeling Limited, Marley & Me, Midnight in Paris, Shanghai Noon,...
and Luke Wilson
Luke Wilson
Luke Cunningham Wilson is an American film actor known for his roles in Old School, Bottle Rocket, The Royal Tenenbaums, Legally Blonde, Idiocracy and Death at a Funeral.-Early life:...
. This is the second Frat Pack member that appeared on the show besides Steve Carell, the first being Jack Black
Jack Black
Jack Black , is an American actor and musician, notably of Tenacious D.Jack Black may also refer to:* Jack Black , late 19th - early 20th Century author and hobo* Jack Black , drummer for 1970s UK punk band The Boys...
. Ferrell has worked with other Office cast members as well. He starred alongside Jenna Fischer
Jenna Fischer
Regina Marie "Jenna" Fischer is an American actress and director. She is most widely known for her Emmy-nominated portrayal of Pam Halpert on the NBC situation comedy and mockumentary The Office, and has also appeared in several films, including Blades of Glory, Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story,...
in Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory
Blades of Glory is a 2007 American comedy film directed by Josh Gordon and Will Speck, and starring Will Ferrell and Jon Heder. The movie was released on March 29, 2007 by DreamWorks and MTV Films...
and Ed Helms
Ed Helms
Edward Paul "Ed" Helms is an American actor and comedian known for his work as a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, as Andy Bernard on the US version of the sitcom/mockumentary The Office and for his role as Dr. Stu Price in The Hangover films.- Early life :Helms was born and raised...
with Semi-Pro
Semi-Pro
Semi-Pro is a 2008 American sports screwball comedy film from New Line Cinema. The film was directed by Kent Alterman and stars Will Ferrell, Woody Harrelson, André Benjamin and Maura Tierney. The film was shot in Los Angeles near Dodger Stadium , in Detroit and in Flint, Michigan...
and The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard
The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard is a 2009 comedy film directed by Neal Brennan, starring Jeremy Piven and Ed Helms. The film was released on August 14, 2009.- Plot :...
, which also featured comic actor Ken Jeong
Ken Jeong
Kendrick Kang-Joh "Ken" Jeong , also known as "Dr. Ken," is an American comedian, actor, and physician. Currently, he appears as Ben Chang on the NBC comedy series Community.-Early life and medical career:...
, who has also appeared in The Office
The Office
The Office is a popular mockumentary/situation comedy TV show that was first made in the UK and has now been re-made in many other countries, with overall viewership in the hundreds of millions worldwide. The original version of The Office was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. It...
. Also, Ferrell starred with Craig Robinson and Paul Lieberstein
Paul Lieberstein
Paul Bevan Lieberstein is an American screenwriter, actor and television producer. An Emmy Award winner, he is most widely known as a writer, producer, and as supporting cast member Toby Flenderson on the U.S...
in The Goods: Live Hard, Sell Hard, as well as Zach Woods
Zach Woods
Zach Woods is an American actor and comedian. From 2010-11, he portrayed Gabe Lewis on the NBC sitcom The Office. He was promoted to a series regular beginning in Season 7....
and Andy Buckley in The Other Guys
The Other Guys
The Other Guys is a 2010 American action comedy film directed and co-written by Adam McKay, starring Will Ferrell and Mark Wahlberg, and featuring Dwayne Johnson, Samuel L. Jackson, Michael Keaton, Eva Mendes, Steve Coogan, and Ray Stevenson...
.
Ferrell's appearance makes him the third main Anchorman cast member to appear on the show. Carell being the first, David Koechner
David Koechner
David Michael Koechner is an American comedian, musician, and character actor. Koechner began studying improvisational comedy in Chicago at the ImprovOlympic, under the teachings of Del Close, before joining the Second City Northwest...
, who plays the vulgar traveling salesman Todd Packer
Todd Packer
Todd Finch Packer is a fictional character on NBC's The Office, portrayed by David Koechner, and based on Chris Finch from the original British version.-Overview:Todd is a boorish Outside Sales Representative...
being the second, and Ferrell.