The movie, “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy”, is a comedy from 2004, set in 1970s San Diego. Anchorman is a story about a top-rated newsreader, Ron Burgundy, played by Will Ferrell, who faces a challenge when an ambitious newswoman, Veronica Corningstone, played by Christina Applegate, becomes his co-anchor. The film features other actors such as Paul Rudd and Steve Carell, and also packs some interesting facts and trivia about its production process.
Where it Filmed?
“Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” was filmed in several locations in California. Some scenes were filmed in Balboa Park and San Diego. Other locations include International Tower and Shoreline Aquatic Park in Long Beach, and the Dresden Room Restaurant in Los Angeles. Filming took place from July 7, 2003, until September 2003.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Will Ferrell | Ron Burgundy |
| Christina Applegate | Veronica Corningstone |
| Paul Rudd | Brian Fantana |
| Steve Carell | Brick Tamland |
| David Koechner | Champ Kind |
| Fred Willard | Ed Harken |
| Chris Parnell | Garth Holliday |
| Kathryn Hahn | Helen |
| Fred Armisen | Tino |
| Seth Rogen | Eager Cameraman |
| Paul F. Tompkins | MC |
| Danny Trejo | Bartender |
| Scot Robinson | Waiter at Tino’s |
| Ian Roberts | Stage Manager |
| Darcy Donavan | Hot Blonde |
| Renee Weldon | Petite Brunette |
| Jerry Minor | Tino’s Bassist |
| Holmes Osborne | Director |
| Charles Walker | Security Guard |
| Shira Piven | Mother |
| Lili Rose McKay | Child |
| Thomas E. Mastrolia | Biker Guy |
| Jay Johnston | Eyewitness News Member |
| Laura Kightlinger | Donna |
| Adam McKay | Custodian |
| Joseph T. Mastrolia | Custodian |
| Judd Apatow | News Station Employee |
| Debra McGuire | News Station Employee |
| Kent Shocknek | Network Reporter |
| Monique McIntyre | Yelling Woman |
| Bob Rummler | Bum |
| Angela Grillo | Elderly Woman |
| Lionel Allen | Wealthy Family Father |
| Trina D. Johnson | Wealthy Family Mother |
| Mary Alice G. Goodin | Wealthy Family Child |
| Fred Dresch | Doctor |
| Glen Hambly | Middle Class Dad |
| Stuart Gold | Nursing Room Resident |
| Bill Kurtis | Bill Lawson – Narrator (voice) |
| Jack Black | Motorcyclist |
| Luke Wilson | Frank Vitchard |
| Ben Stiller | Arturo Mendes |
| Frank Gorgie | Frank the Bartender (uncredited) |
| Joe Flaherty | Texas TV Station Manager (scenesDeleted) |
| Dave Allen | Fondue Restaurant Patron (uncredited) |
| Sorita Andrade | News Station Employee (uncredited) |
| Barney | Bear (uncredited) |
| Ossie Beck | Reporter 2 (uncredited) |
| Jimmy Bennett | Tommy (uncredited) |
| Betty | Bear (uncredited) |
| Jaimarie Bjorge | Brick’s Kitchen Girl (uncredited) |
| David Block | Bullpen Reporter (uncredited) |
| Kadrolsha Ona Carole | Manager (uncredited) |
| Dario Deak | Reporter Smith (uncredited) |
| Jason Flowers | Protester (uncredited) |
| Mark Hengst | Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Ariane Von Kamp | Woman at Pool Party (uncredited) |
| Daniel A. Lopez | Man in Kitchen (uncredited) |
| Richard Lucas | Jeffrey (uncredited) |
| Jake McKinnon | Bear (uncredited) |
| Christa Meola | Voice-over (uncredited) |
| Jackie O’Brien | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Missi Pyle | Zoo Keeper (uncredited) |
| Tim Robbins | Public TV News Anchor (uncredited) |
| Gary Sievers | Precision Driver (uncredited) |
| Jacob David Smith | PBS Sound Engineer (uncredited) |
| Scott St. Blaze | News Cameraman (uncredited) |
| Jerry Stiller | Man in Bar (uncredited) |
| Holly Traister | Secretary (uncredited) |
| Vince Vaughn | Wes Mantooth (uncredited) |
| Matthew Vlahakis | Zoologist with Panda in Doug or Glen scene (uncredited) |
| Whopper | Bear (uncredited) |
| Richard Yett | Reporter / Anchor (uncredited) |
Trivia and Facts
- The movie was directed by Adam McKay and written by both Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.
- The film has a runtime of one hour and 34 minutes.
- Other notable members of the cast are David Koechner, Fred Willard, Chris Parnell, Kathryn Hahn, Fred Armisen, Seth Rogen, Paul F. Tompkins, Danny Trejo, Scot Robinson, and Ian Roberts.
- The film received 1 win and 13 nominations in various award categories.
- At the time, it garnered 689 user reviews and was critiqued by 173 professional film critics.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: Balboa Park – 1549 El Prado, San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.7311055
- Longitude: -117.1495474
- Place ID: ChIJqdtpIgBV2YARd15P2zUM2CI
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Balboa Park, 1549 El Prado, San Diego, CA 92101, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: San Diego, California, USA
- Latitude: 32.715738
- Longitude: -117.1610838
- Place ID: ChIJSx6SrQ9T2YARed8V_f0hOg0
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: San Diego, CA, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: International Tower – 700 E. Ocean Boulevard, Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7657966
- Longitude: -118.1842498
- Place ID: ChIJsQpDPj0x3YAREFyKijfUL4A
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 700 E Ocean Blvd, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Shoreline Aquatic Park – Shoreline Drive & Aquatic Way, Long Beach, California, USA
- Latitude: 33.7601417
- Longitude: -118.1951111
- Place ID: ChIJEWc44S8x3YARWpCWKFHCoGY
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: ShoreLine Aquatic Park, 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach, CA 90802, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
- Location Name: Dresden Room Restaurant – 1760 N. Vermont Avenue, Los Feliz, Los Angeles, California, USA
- Latitude: 34.1030898
- Longitude: -118.2915462
- Place ID: ChIJX-TMlq7AwoARU9VRnuhSZtE
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: 1760 N Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027, USA
- Timezone: America/Los_Angeles
