Ross (Dog)
Actor and comedian Will Forte has a dog named Ross that his wife Olivia Modling found outside a Ross Dress for Less store.
Mudbutt (Dog)
Will Forte adopted a second dog named Mudbutt in 2021.
Will Forte
Orville Willis Forte IV, better known as Will Forte, is an American comedian, actor, writer, and producer born on June 17, 1970. Forte is most famous for being a cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2002 until 2010. He’s also well-known for creating, writing, and starring in the Fox TV series The Last Man on Earth (2015-2018) with Kristen Schaal, which earned him three Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Most recently he’s starring in the TV series MacGruber, which is based on the SNL skit that was turned into the MacGruber feature film in 2010. The MacGruber series and movie also star Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillippe.
In the realm of comedy, few figures have enjoyed as varied and rich a career as Will Forte. A former cast member of Saturday Night Live from 2002 to 2010, Forte’s time on this legendary show saw him work alongside comedic giants such as Tina Fey, Amy Poehler, and Seth Meyers, creating skits that would be celebrated for their humor and creativity. But it was his partnership with director and producer Phil Lord and Christopher Miller that gave rise to the 2010 action comedy film, MacGruber, where Forte shared the screen with a slew of notable figures including Kristen Wiig and Ryan Phillippe. His journey continued as the creator and star of The Last Man on Earth in 2015, teaming up with the acclaimed actress January Jones and comedic genius Kristen Schaal. Moreover, his vocal talents found an outlet in the animated series Bob’s Burgers, where he collaborated with fellow voice actors such as H. Jon Benjamin and Eugene Mirman.
Over the years, Will Forte’s diverse body of work has earned him significant recognition in the industry. In 2016, his heartwarming role in Nebraska directed by Alexander Payne garnered him a Critics’ Choice Television Award nomination for Best Actor. His inventive and unique portrayal in The Last Man on Earth wasn’t overlooked either, earning him three Primetime Emmy nominations between 2015 and 2017. Not to mention, the CinemaCon in 2014 saw Forte being bestowed the title of Comedy Star of the Year.
