Will Arnett

Will Arnett will soon voice a character in Dreamworks’ upcoming 3-D animated adventure film “Monsters vs. Aliens” alongside Reese Witherspoon, Paul Rudd and Seth Rogen. The film, which pits a crew of monsters against creatures from outer space, is set to premiere in March 2009.

Arnett also recently completed filming Jerry Bruckheimer’s “G-Force,” a combination live-action/CG film opposite Penélope Cruz, Nicolas Cage and Steve Buscemi, which is slated for a July 2009 release. In addition, Arnett recently wrapped production on the romantic comedy “When in Rome” opposite Kristen Bell and Anjelica Huston. He will play a suitor who is aggressively trying to win the heart of a young girl after she steals coins from a Roman fountain.

Last year, Arnett was seen in the basketball comedy “Semi-Pro” opposite Will Ferrell and Woody Harrelson, and also lent his voice to the hugely successful animated comedy “Horton Hears a Who!” with Jim Carrey and Steve Carell. In 2007, he was seen opposite Will Ferrell and his wife Amy Poehler in the figure-skating comedy “Blades of Glory,” and also co-starred opposite Will Forte in “The Brothers Solomon.”

Arnett earned his first Emmy nomination in 2006 for his work on the critically acclaimed FOX sitcom “Arrested Development,” where he portrayed “Gob Bluth” for three seasons. From time to time, Arnett guest-stars on the sitcom “30 Rock,” and earned his second Emmy nomination in 2008 for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for his role.

Before “Arrested Development,” Arnett was a regular on “The Mike O’Malley Show.” His additional television credits include guest-starring roles on “Sex and the City,” “The Sopranos,” “Boston Public,” “Third Watch” and “Law & Order: SVU.” Arnett also appeared on “Will & Grace” as Jack’s dance nemesis while auditioning to become a backup dancer for Janet Jackson.

Arnett’s other feature credits include “Ice Age: The Meltdown,” “RV” opposite Robin Williams, “Monster-in-Law,” “The Waiting Game,” “The Broken Giant,” “Southie” and “Ed’s Next Move.” Additionally, he can be heard in a variety of commercials, most notably as the voice of GMC Trucks.

Arnett currently resides in New York where he lives with his wife, actress Amy Poehler, and their son.