Will Arnett is a Canadian-American actor and comedian celebrated for his gravelly delivery and deadpan timing in Arrested Development, 30 Rock and as the voice of LEGO Batman. His run as BoJack Horseman's title character earned wide acclaim. His sharp, sardonic style is often finished with sleek sunglasses.
Will Arnett has one of the most instantly recognisable voices in comedy, a deep, gravelly instrument that can sell absurdity as though it were the most serious thing in the world. His breakout as Gob Bluth in Arrested Development, the hopelessly insecure would-be magician with no self-awareness whatsoever, remains one of the great comic performances of the century, and it established Arnett as the undisputed master of the confidently wrong. The show's cult status and later revival only deepened his place in comedy history.
He parlayed that deadpan genius into a remarkable run as a voice actor. As LEGO Batman, he turned a toy tie-in into a genuinely hilarious satire of brooding superheroes, and as the title character of BoJack Horseman he delivered one of the most acclaimed dramatic performances in animated history, a devastating portrait of depression and addiction that redefined what a cartoon could be. That range, from goofy to gutting, is the mark of a performer of surprising depth.
A Toronto native who became a fixture of American comedy through Arrested Development, 30 Rock and countless scene-stealing film roles, Arnett has also become a prolific producer and host. His career is a masterclass in turning a very specific talent, the ability to commit totally to ridiculousness, into something that has made audiences laugh for a quarter of a century.
Arnett's personal style carries the same sardonic edge as his comedy. He favours sharp, well-tailored pieces with a slightly rumpled, off-duty cool, and sunglasses are a regular part of the look. Sleek, modern frames suit his angular features and add a note of understated confidence that fits his public persona.
Whether he is hosting a show, voicing a character or simply out in Los Angeles, Arnett wears his eyewear with the casual self-assurance of someone entirely comfortable in his own skin. The sunglasses are the finishing touch on a style that, like his comedy, works precisely because it never appears to be trying too hard.
That rare ability to be at once ridiculous and deeply human has kept him relevant for a quarter of a century, and it shows no sign of fading. Whether voicing a self-loathing cartoon horse or a brooding toy bat, he finds the truth inside the joke every single time.
