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Steven John Carell
August 16, 1962 Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
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| Alma mater | Denison University (BA) |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Children | 2 |
| Awards | Full list |
Steven John Carell (born August 16, 1962) is a famous American actor and comedian. He is best known for playing Michael Scott in the TV show The Office. He also worked on the show as a producer, writer, and director. Steve has won many awards, including a Golden Globe Award for his role in The Office. Life magazine once called him "America's Funniest Man."
Steve Carell became well-known in 1996 on The Dana Carvey Show. From 1999 to 2005, he was a funny reporter on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. He then starred in many comedy movies. These include Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) and its sequel, The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), and Get Smart (2008). He also lent his voice to animated movies like Over the Hedge (2006) and the Despicable Me series (starting in 2010).
Later, Steve started taking on more serious roles. He played John du Pont in the movie Foxcatcher (2014). This role earned him nominations for major awards like the Academy Award and the Golden Globe Award. He also appeared in Little Miss Sunshine (2006) and The Big Short (2015).
Steve returned to TV as a co-creator of Angie Tribeca (2016–2018) with his wife, Nancy Carell. He starred in The Morning Show (2019–present) on Apple TV+. He also appeared in the Netflix show Space Force (2020–2022). In 2024, he made his first appearance on Broadway in the play Uncle Vanya.
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Early Life and Education
Steven John Carell was born on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts. He grew up in Acton, Massachusetts, and is the youngest of four brothers. His father, Edwin A. Carell, was an engineer. His mother, Harriet Theresa, was a nurse. His family's last name was originally Caroselli, but it was changed to Carell in the 1950s.
Steve grew up Roman Catholic. He went to Nashoba Brooks School, The Fenn School, and Middlesex School. In high school, he played ice hockey and lacrosse. He also played the fife and joined a group that acted out historical events. This interest in history led him to study it in college. He earned a degree from Denison University in 1984.
While at Denison, Steve was part of a student comedy group called Burpee's Seedy Theatrical Company. He was also a goalie on the school's hockey team for four years. He even worked as a DJ at the campus radio station, calling himself "Sapphire Steve Carell."
Career Beginnings
First Jobs and Comedy Shows
Steve Carell once worked as a mail carrier but quit after seven months. His boss told him he wasn't very good at it. Early in his acting career, Steve performed in a touring children's theater company. He also appeared in a TV commercial for Brown's Chicken in 1989.
In 1991, Steve performed with The Second City, a famous comedy group in Chicago. He made his first movie appearance in a small role in Curly Sue. In 1996, he joined the cast of The Dana Carvey Show, a comedy show on ABC. Even though the show only lasted seven episodes, it helped start Steve's career. He also voiced Gary in the cartoon The Ambiguously Gay Duo, which later appeared on Saturday Night Live.
Steve also appeared in a few short-lived TV shows like Come to Papa. He made guest appearances on shows like Just Shoot Me!. From 1999 to 2005, Steve was a popular reporter on The Daily Show. He had funny segments like "Even Stevphen" with Stephen Colbert.
Rise to Stardom
The Office and Comedy Films
Steve Carell's first big movie role was as Brick Tamland in the 2004 comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The producer, Judd Apatow, was impressed by Steve. They decided to make a movie together about a middle-aged man who is still a virgin. This became the 2005 film The 40-Year-Old Virgin. Steve and Judd wrote the movie together, and Steve starred in it. The movie was a huge success, making over $109 million. It made Steve a leading actor in comedies.
In 2005, Steve signed a deal with NBC to star in The Office. This show was based on a British TV series. Steve played Michael Scott, the funny and sometimes awkward manager of a paper company. The first season didn't have great ratings. But NBC kept the show because of Steve's movie success. The Office then became very popular. Steve won a Golden Globe Award in 2006 for his role. He was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award six times for the show.
Steve also played Uncle Arthur in the 2005 movie Bewitched. He voiced Hammy the Squirrel in Over the Hedge (2006). He was also the voice of Ned McDodd in Horton Hears a Who! (2008). In 2006, he starred as Uncle Frank in Little Miss Sunshine. Steve became part of a group of actors called the "Frat Pack". This group includes actors like Will Ferrell and Ben Stiller who often appear in movies together.
Steve starred in Evan Almighty (2007), a sequel to Bruce Almighty. He played Evan Baxter, who is now a U.S. Congressman. He also starred in Dan in Real Life (2007) and Get Smart (2008). Get Smart was a big hit, earning over $230 million worldwide.
Steve also wrote two episodes of The Office: "Casino Night" and "Survivor Man." He won an award for "Casino Night." In 2010, Steve said he would leave The Office after the 2010–2011 season. He wanted to focus more on movies. His last episode as a main character was "Goodbye, Michael" in April 2011. He made a short return for the series finale in 2013.
In 2010, Steve starred with Tina Fey in Date Night. He also voiced Gru, the main character in the animated movie Despicable Me. He continued to voice Gru in Despicable Me 2 (2013) and Despicable Me 3 (2017). In 2013, Steve also acted in the comedy The Way, Way Back.
Serious Roles and Recent Work
Expanding His Acting Range
In 2014, Steve Carell starred in the drama Foxcatcher. He played the real-life millionaire John Eleuthère du Pont. This role showed his serious acting skills. He was nominated for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actor.
In 2015, Steve voiced a young Gru in a small part in the movie Minions. He also played activist Steven Goldstein in the drama Freeheld. Later that year, he starred in The Big Short. In this movie, he played a banker named Mark Baum. This film was also nominated for an Academy Award for Best Picture.
In 2016, Steve appeared in Café Society. In 2017, he played tennis star Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes. Both Steve and his co-star Emma Stone received Golden Globe nominations for their roles. He also starred in Last Flag Flying (2017).
In 2018, Steve starred in three movies. He played David Sheff in the drama Beautiful Boy. He also played Donald Rumsfeld in the movie Vice, which was about former Vice President Dick Cheney. His third role was as Mark Hogancamp in Welcome to Marwen.
In 2019, Steve returned to TV in the drama series The Morning Show on Apple TV+. He starred alongside Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston. He was nominated for an Primetime Emmy Award for his performance. From 2020 to 2022, Steve also starred in the Netflix comedy Space Force. He created and produced this show with Greg Daniels, who also worked on The Office.
In 2022, Steve voiced Gru again in Minions: The Rise of Gru. He also starred in the limited series The Patient. In 2023, he appeared in Asteroid City. In 2024, Steve made his debut on Broadway in the play Uncle Vanya.
Personal Life
On August 5, 1995, Steve Carell married Nancy Walls. She was a cast member on Saturday Night Live. They met when Steve was teaching an improv class and Nancy was a student. They have two children: a daughter named Elisabeth Anne (born 2001) and a son named John (born 2004).
Steve and Nancy have worked together on several projects. They appeared in the movies The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Seeking a Friend for the End of the World. They were also on The Daily Show and The Office together. They even created the comedy series Angie Tribeca together.
In 2009, Steve bought the Marshfield Hills General Store in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
Steve has said that comedians and actors like George Carlin, John Cleese, Steve Martin, and Peter Sellers inspired him.
Awards and Recognition
Steve Carell has received many awards and nominations for his acting. In 2016, he received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. This is a special honor for his contributions to the film industry.
Images for kids
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Carell in 2021
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Carell at the 2007 Academy Awards
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Carell at the premiere of Crazy, Stupid, Love, 2011
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Co-star Miranda Cosgrove and Carell at a premiere for Despicable Me 2, June 2013
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Carell at the Australian premiere of Anchorman 2 (2014)
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Carell at the 2014 Cannes Film Festival
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Carell and his wife Nancy at the 2010 Academy Awards
See also
In Spanish: Steve Carell para niños
