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Nancy Carell
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Carell at the 2010 Academy Awards
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Nancy Walls
July 19, 1966 |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
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| Years active | 1995–2018 |
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| Children | 2 |
Nancy Walls Carell (born July 19, 1966) is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is well-known for her roles on popular TV shows like Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and The Office. In 2016, she helped create the comedy series Angie Tribeca with her husband, Steve Carell.
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About Nancy Carell
Early Life and Education
Nancy Walls Carell grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts. She went to Boston College and graduated in 1988. While in college, she was part of an improv comedy group called "My Mother's Fleabag." This is where she started her journey in comedy.
Her Career in Comedy and Acting
Nancy Carell began her comedy career at The Second City in Chicago. This famous comedy theater has helped many comedians get their start. After that, she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 1996. On the show, she was known for her funny impressions of news anchors.
Later, she became a correspondent for The Daily Show, a satirical news program. She also lent her voice to the character Helen Goode in the animated series The Goode Family. For this show, she was first credited as Nancy Carell, using her married name.
Nancy also made guest appearances on The Office, a show that starred her husband, Steve Carell. She played Carol Stills, a real estate agent and a former girlfriend of Michael Scott, her husband's character. She also had a small part in the movie Bridesmaids.
In 2016, Nancy and her husband, Steve, created a comedy series for TBS called Angie Tribeca. The show, starring Rashida Jones, first aired on January 17, 2016. Nancy was also an executive producer and writer for the series.
Personal Life and Family
Nancy Carell is married to the actor and comedian Steve Carell. They met when she was a student in an improvisation class that he was teaching at Second City. They got married on August 5, 1995. Nancy and Steve have two children, a daughter named Elisabeth and a son named John.
Selected Works
Nancy Carell has been part of many interesting projects in film and television.
Film Roles
- 2003: Anger Management – She played a Flight Attendant.
- 2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin – She appeared as a Health Clinic Counselor.
- 2011: Bridesmaids – She played Helen's Tennis Partner.
- 2012: Seeking a Friend for the End of the World – She played the character Linda.
Television Roles
- 1995–1996; 2008; 2018: Saturday Night Live – She was a main cast member and played various characters.
- 1999–2002; 2015: The Daily Show – She was a correspondent on the show.
- 2005–2006; 2010–2011; 2013: The Office – She had a recurring role as Carol Stills.
- 2009: The Goode Family – She voiced the main character, Helen Goode.
- 2016: Angie Tribeca – She played Katie Perry and was also a co-creator, executive producer, and writer for the series.
See also
In Spanish: Nancy Walls para niños
