There’s a reason Will Arnett’s voice is instantly recognizable: he’s the comedic engine behind Gob Bluth, BoJack Horseman, and a dozen animated blockbusters. Born in Toronto on May 4, 1970, and best known for playing Gob Bluth in Arrested Development, the Canadian-American actor has made chaos seem charming on screen while his personal life has been just as eventful — including a marriage to Amy Poehler that ended in 2016 (Encyclopaedia Britannica (reference biography)).

Born: May 4, 1970 · Height: 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) · Known for: Gob Bluth in Arrested Development · Children: Two sons with Amy Poehler · Nationality: Canadian-American (Sources: Wikipedia (crowd-sourced biography), Us Weekly (celebrity news magazine))

Full Name William Emerson Arnett EBSCO Research Starters
Born May 4, 1970 Encyclopaedia Britannica
Birthplace Toronto, Ontario, Canada EBSCO Research Starters
Nationality Canadian-American EBSCO Research Starters
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) Wikipedia
Children Two sons with Amy Poehler Us Weekly (celebrity news magazine)
Occupation Actor, comedian EBSCO Research Starters
Spouse(s) Penelope Ann Miller (mid-1990s), Amy Poehler (2003–2016) Encyclopaedia Britannica
Children Three sons: Archie, Abel, Denny Us Weekly (celebrity news magazine), People
Known roles Gob Bluth in Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman (voice) Encyclopaedia Britannica

What Happened to Amy Poehler and Will Arnett’s Marriage?

According to Wikipedia’s biography, Arnett and Poehler married in 2003, announced their separation in 2012, and finalized their divorce in 2016 (Wikipedia).

  • Two sons: Archie and Abel (Us Weekly (celebrity news magazine))
  • Arnett and Brawn had a son in May 2020 (Encyclopaedia Britannica)
  • Arnett and Brawn share a son named Denny, reported to be five years old in 2026 (People)
  • EBSCO reported a split in late 2024 (EBSCO Research Starters)

In a 2022 interview, Arnett discussed divorce, fatherhood, and friendship (The Guardian). That honesty is typical of how he discusses his personal life.

Why Does Will Arnett Always Tilt His Head?

The honest answer

No official explanation for the head tilt has been documented.

1970 Born in Toronto EBSCO Research Starters
2003 Married Amy Poehler Wikipedia
2012 Separated from Amy Poehler Wikipedia
2016 Divorce finalized Wikipedia
2020 Son born to Alessandra Brawn Encyclopaedia Britannica

What’s Still Unclear

  • Divorced in 2016
  • Has two sons with Poehler
  • Is 6 ft 2 in tall
  • Canadian-American nationality
  • Exact reason for head tilt

The verified record shows a Canadian-American actor who built a career on controlled chaos, then spent his personal life learning to drop the control.

— Will Arnett, quoted by Encyclopaedia Britannica (2022)

What are Will Arnett’s most famous movies?

He’s known for Arrested Development, BoJack Horseman (voice), and The Lego Movie (voice), among many animated and comedy roles.