Biography
Who is Will Sasso?
Early life and education
Will Sasso was born on May 24, 1975, in Ladner, British Columbia, in Canada. He grew up with Italian immigrant parents who shaped his early life in the region. For his secondary education, he attended Delta Secondary School in his hometown before pursuing his career in entertainment.
From a young age, Will developed an interest in performance and comedy. His Canadian upbringing provided the foundation for his entry into the local television and acting scene during the 1990s.
Rise to fame on television
Will began gaining recognition with a starring role as Derek Wakaluk on the teen drama television series Madison, which ran from 1994 to 1998. Following this project, he achieved his major breakthrough when he joined the cast of the Fox sketch comedy series Mad TV as a regular cast member during its third season in 1997.
During his time on Mad TV, he portrayed numerous memorable characters and impressions until his departure in 2002. His work on the sketch show secured his reputation as a versatile comedic performer and opened doors to further television and film opportunities.
Television and film career
Following his success on Mad TV, Will secured a main role as Carl Monari on the ABC sitcom Less than Perfect from 2003 to 2006. He also appeared in several films throughout the decade, including the comedy Best in Show in 2000, Southland Tales in 2006, and College Road Trip in 2008.
In the 2010s, he portrayed Curly Howard in the slapstick comedy film The Three Stooges in 2012 and starred in television series such as the CBS sitcom $#*! My Dad Says and the Amazon Prime Video series Loudermilk. He later took on a supporting role as Jim McAllister on the CBS sitcom Young Sheldon from 2022 to 2024, continuing the same character on the spin-off series Georgie & Mandy's First Marriage.
Personal life and other projects
Outside of television and film, Will has been active in podcasting and online media. He created the Ten Minute Podcast in 2012 and later started another podcast titled Dudesy with Chad Kultgen in 2022. He also shared comedic videos on the short-form video service Vine.
In his personal life, Will eloped with his wife Molly Drews on December 16, 2022. He is also known to be a passionate professional wrestling fan and has discussed his fandom on multiple occasions.
Birthday and age
Will Sasso was born on May 24, 1975, which makes Will 51 years old today. That birthday falls under the Gemini sign. Will shares the date with 38 other famous people.
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