Born Name:  Orville Willis Forte IV

Born Date:  June 17, 1970

Born Place:  Alameda, California

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Occupations:  Actor, comedian, writer, producer

Brief Biography:  Orville Willis Forte IV known for his offbeat comedy style, most notably on Saturday Night Live (2002–2010) and as the creator and star of the sitcom The Last Man on Earth.

Early Life and Education:
Birth: Born in Alameda, California, and raised in Moraga and Lafayette.
Education: Graduated from Acalanes High School (1988) and the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) with a degree in history.
Career Pivot: Initially worked as a financial broker, following in his father's footsteps, but left to pursue comedy after feeling "miserable," choosing instead to follow his passion for writing.

Career Highlights:
The Groundlings: Forte began his comedy career at The Groundlings, a famous improvisational troupe.
Early Writing: He wrote for The Jenny McCarthy Show and the Late Show with David Letterman before joining That '70s Show.
Saturday Night Live (2002–2010): Joined SNL as a writer and cast member. He is best known for creating and starring in the MacGruber sketches, which were later adapted into a 2010 film and a 2021 Peacock series.
The Last Man on Earth (2015–2018): Created and starred in this sitcom, earning three Primetime Emmy nominations (two for acting, one for writing).
Dramatic Roles: Earned critical acclaim for his role in the drama film Nebraska (2013), directed by Alexander Payne.
Voice Acting: Voiced characters in Clone High (Abraham Lincoln), The Lego Movie franchise, Cloudy with a Chance of Meatballs, and Scoob! (Shaggy Rogers).
Recent Projects: Starred in the 2025 comedy Kinda Pregnant and voiced Coach Dan in the 2025 Pixar series Win or Lose.