{"id":2625,"date":"2024-12-12T08:19:06","date_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:19:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/?p=2625"},"modified":"2024-12-12T08:19:15","modified_gmt":"2024-12-12T13:19:15","slug":"will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments","title":{"rendered":"Will Arnett: Success Through Struggles with Alcoholism, Setbacks, and Disappointments"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Acting, as many know, often seems simple and glamorous, but in reality, it is a challenging profession full of nuances that test an actor&#8217;s resilience, as <a href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/ua\">toronto-trend<\/a> writes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Arnett is a celebrated Canadian actor and producer who overcame numerous disappointments and struggles before achieving success. He gained widespread recognition for his role in Arrested Development and has captivated audiences in various other projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett\u2019s distinctive deep baritone voice has made him a sought-after voice actor, lending his talent to films like Ice Age, Ratatouille, Monsters vs. Aliens, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a0c4beaa5e77\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: 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href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Education\" >Education<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Moving_to_America\" >Moving to America<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Early_Career_and_Struggles_with_Alcoholism\" >Early Career and Struggles with Alcoholism<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Continued_Disappointments\" >Continued Disappointments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Breakthrough_and_Recognition\" >Breakthrough and Recognition<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Notable_Projects\" >Notable Projects<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Supporting_Roles\" >Supporting Roles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Other_Work_and_Voice_Acting\" >Other Work and Voice Acting<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Business_Ventures_and_Collaborations\" >Business Ventures and Collaborations<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Other_Activities_and_Personal_Interests\" >Other Activities and Personal Interests<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/toronto-trend.com\/en\/eternal-2625-will-arnett-success-through-struggles-with-alcoholism-setbacks-and-disappointments\/#Founding_His_Own_Production_Company\" >Founding His Own Production Company<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Family_Background\"><\/span>Family Background<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Will Arnett was born in Toronto, Canada. His father, Emerson Arnett, was a well-known corporate lawyer and executive who served as CEO of Molson Breweries from 1997 to 2000. In addition to Will, the family included one brother and two sisters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Education\"><\/span>Education<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxfvqqdwjdph5sgzqlxd8xzshmsaz2jmoqetjjgcdl0kyvopoa0vejrhoepbf2izqdq1wu2bzwbgrl0vdcyv8cnw9wok4fqvrfkb6ll1yei6fth8ty70dudins6p3cowd0dxb1nvaakeyrzvchixcelqbd6qad8jknctp.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett attended Lakefield College School but was expelled after one semester due to behavioral issues. He showed an early passion for acting and took theater classes at Tarragon Theatre in Toronto. After finishing high school, he enrolled in university but quickly realized that formal education wasn\u2019t for him.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Will\u2019s mother encouraged his interest in acting, taking him to casting calls for commercials during his teenage years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moving_to_America\"><\/span>Moving to America<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 1990, Arnett moved to the United States to pursue acting seriously. He began studying drama in New York and took part in several theatrical productions. His first on-screen appearance was in the film Erie.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Early_Career_and_Struggles_with_Alcoholism\"><\/span>Early Career and Struggles with Alcoholism<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 1996, Arnett began work on his first television project with Kevin Pollak for CBS, but it failed to gain traction. Similarly, his 1999 appearance in The Mike O\u2019Malley Show ended abruptly when the program was canceled after just two episodes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The repeated setbacks took a toll on Arnett, leading him to excessive drinking and eventually alcoholism. However, with the support of friends, he overcame his addiction and returned to his career.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Continued_Disappointments\"><\/span>Continued Disappointments<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2001, Arnett was cast in the series Loomis, where he played the brother of a journalist. The following year, he starred in Still Standing, a project that stretched over several seasons but failed to achieve notable success. These continued failures left him feeling discouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Breakthrough_and_Recognition\"><\/span>Breakthrough and Recognition<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxfprnmtpfoaxnditzhcwko38ibjyeve4pukuhh-njnjeesmppkbft3aamccq4u4ipzrtjqpfwyuli4-kfd9gfloh7bgk_cpqtckq3c6sb1rtlsxbn6ivts26whbpiywho0fvavz-akeyrzvchixcelqbd6qad8jknctp.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett\u2019s big break came in 2003 with Arrested Development, where he played Gob Bluth. His performance earned him critical acclaim and a 2006 Emmy nomination. Despite the show\u2019s eventual cancellation, it brought Arnett into the spotlight, and he began receiving more offers for compelling roles.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Arnett\u2019s role in Arrested Development was initially meant to be dramatic but was perceived as comedic, leading to many subsequent offers for self-absorbed antagonist characters. Despite being categorized as a comedic actor, Arnett considers himself an actor first and foremost.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Notable_Projects\"><\/span>Notable Projects<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Beyond Arrested Development, Arnett appeared in The Sopranos and Law &amp; Order. In 2006, he landed his first leading film role in Let\u2019s Go to Prison, followed by a part in Blades of Glory, which became a global hit. His guest appearances on King of the Hill and 30 Rock earned him four Emmy nominations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Supporting_Roles\"><\/span>Supporting Roles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett has also shined in supporting roles in films like Spring Breakdown, The Comebacks, and On Broadway, where he collaborated with close friend and director Dave McLaughlin. In Semi-Pro, a basketball comedy, he played a former player turned commentator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Work_and_Voice_Acting\"><\/span>Other Work and Voice Acting<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett\u2019s distinctive voice made him a natural for voice work. He narrated commercials, trailers, and TV shows, and provided voices for animated films like The Lego Movie and TV series like BoJack Horseman (2014\u20132020).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2009, he voiced a character in the video game Eat Lead: The Return of Matt Hazard and lent his voice to characters in Sit Down, Shut Up and The Lego Movie. Despite the initial success, some projects, such as Sit Down, Shut Up, were canceled due to poor ratings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Business_Ventures_and_Collaborations\"><\/span>Business Ventures and Collaborations<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2010, Arnett co-founded DumbDumb Productions with Jason Bateman, focusing on digital content. Their first project, Mansome, was a comedic documentary that premiered at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2012.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2020, Arnett and Sean Hayes launched SmartLess, a podcast combining humor with engaging conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Activities_and_Personal_Interests\"><\/span>Other Activities and Personal Interests<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett is also the voice behind Hulu\u2019s commercials. Outside his acting career, he is passionate about photography and has a collection of over 60 cameras. He often shares behind-the-scenes photos from his projects, including candid moments from Arrested Development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Founding_His_Own_Production_Company\"><\/span>Founding His Own Production Company<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.toronto-trend.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/38\/2024\/12\/ad_4nxerd1frtdsnqqb5ynsccbzoogyg2gpbnzpo6lfxny3t-qn-ni1tuzwfbigbrb_m-cqwjikkikqtwitgrpvy2gxantqlipzg8qjpjdg5su13_cmbc5cnwaeog393jo1fs4eehf5cbakeyrzvchixcelqbd6qad8jknctp.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2016, Arnett co-wrote and starred in Flaked, but the series received mixed reviews and failed to achieve significant success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Arnett remains active in the entertainment industry, balancing acting, voice work, and production projects, solidifying his reputation as one of Canada\u2019s most versatile talents. Despite challenges, his resilience and adaptability have made him a celebrated figure in film and television.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Acting, as many know, often seems simple and glamorous, but in reality, it is a challenging profession full of nuances that test an actor&#8217;s resilience, as toronto-trend writes. Will Arnett is a celebrated Canadian actor and producer who overcame numerous disappointments and struggles before achieving success. 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