Nancy Carell facts for kids
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Nancy Carell
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Carell at the 2010 Academy Awards
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| Born | July 19, 1966 |
| Other names | Nancy Walls |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
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| Children | 2 |
Nancy Walls Carell, born on July 19, 1966, is an American actress, comedian, and writer. She is well-known for her roles on popular TV shows. These include Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and The Office. In 2016, she also helped create the comedy series Angie Tribeca. She worked on this show with her husband, Steve Carell.
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Early Life and School
Nancy Carell grew up in Cohasset, Massachusetts. She went to Boston College and finished her studies in 1988. While in college, she was part of a comedy group. This group was called "My Mother's Fleabag."
Her Career in Comedy and TV
Nancy Carell started her comedy journey at The Second City in Chicago. This famous comedy theater has trained many stars. Like many others, she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live. She was on the show from 1995 to 1996. One of her famous acts was pretending to be CNN news anchor Bobbie Battista.
After Saturday Night Live, she became a reporter for The Daily Show. This show is a funny news program. Later, she lent her voice to the cartoon character Helen Goode. This was for the animated series The Goode Family on ABC. For this show, she was first credited as Nancy Carell. Before that, she was known as Nancy Walls.
Carell also made guest appearances on The Office. Her husband, Steve Carell, was the main star of this show. She played Carol Stills, a real estate agent. Carol was also a former girlfriend of Michael Scott, her husband's character. Nancy also had a small part in the movie Bridesmaids.
Nancy and her husband, Steve, worked together to create a comedy series. The show is called Angie Tribeca and stars Rashida Jones. It first aired on January 17, 2016.
Her Family Life
Nancy Carell is married to the actor and comedian Steve Carell. They met when she was a student in an acting class. Steve was teaching this class at Second City. Nancy and Steve have two children. Their names are Elisabeth and John.
Movies and TV Shows
Nancy Carell has been in several movies and TV shows. Here are some of her notable roles.
Movies
| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2003 | Anger Management | Flight Attendant |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Health Clinic Counselor |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Helen's Tennis Partner |
| 2012 | Seeking a Friend for the End of the World | Linda |
Television Shows
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 1995–1996; 2008; 2018 | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | Main cast in season 21. Also a guest in later seasons. |
| 1999–2002; 2015 | The Daily Show | Herself (reporter) | Appeared in 90 episodes. |
| 2005–2006; 2010–2011; 2013 | The Office | Carol Stills | Played a recurring role for 8 episodes. |
| 2009 | The Goode Family | Helen Goode (voice) | Main voice role for 13 episodes. |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Katie Perry | Recurring role. Also helped create and produce the show. |
See also
In Spanish: Nancy Walls para niños
