Steve Carell facts for kids
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Steve Carell
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Carell in 2021
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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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Nancy Walls
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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 the boss, Michael Scott, in the popular TV show The Office. He also worked as a producer, writer, and director for the show.
For his role in The Office, Carell won a Golden Globe Award. Life magazine once called him "America's Funniest Man." He has starred in many hit movies and TV shows, playing both funny and serious characters.
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Early Life and School Days
Steven John Carell was born in Concord, Massachusetts. He was the youngest of four brothers. His father, Edwin, was an engineer, and his mother, Harriet, was a psychiatric nurse. His father's family was from Italy and Germany, and his mother's family was from Poland.
In high school, Steve played ice hockey and lacrosse. He also played an instrument called a fife in a group that reenacted historical events. This sparked his interest in history, and he later earned a history degree from Denison University in Ohio in 1984.
At college, Carell was part of a student comedy group and played goalie for the school's hockey team. He also worked as a DJ for the campus radio station, where he used the name "Sapphire Steve Carell."
Career Beginnings
After college, Carell worked as a mail carrier but quit after a few months. He started his acting career in a children's theater group and appeared in a TV commercial for Brown's Chicken in 1989.
In 1991, he joined The Second City, a famous comedy group in Chicago. This is where he met and worked with other future comedy stars like Stephen Colbert. He made his first movie appearance in Curly Sue in a small role.
Carell first got noticed on TV shows like The Dana Carvey Show in 1996. He also provided the voice for one half of The Ambiguously Gay Duo, a cartoon short on Saturday Night Live. From 1999 to 2005, he was a popular correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart.
Rise to Stardom
The Office and Comedy Movies
In 2004, Carell played the funny weatherman Brick Tamland in the comedy Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy. The movie's producer, Judd Apatow, was so impressed that he and Carell wrote the 2005 hit movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin together. Carell starred in the lead role, which made him a major movie star.
In 2005, Carell began starring as Michael Scott in The Office. The show is a mockumentary (a fake documentary) about workers at a paper company. At first, the show didn't have high ratings, but it became a huge success. Carell won a Golden Globe Award for his performance and was nominated for six Emmy Awards.
During his time on The Office, Carell also starred in many successful movies. He voiced Hammy the squirrel in Over the Hedge (2006) and the Mayor of Whoville in Horton Hears a Who! (2008). He also starred in comedies like Evan Almighty (2007), Get Smart (2008), and Date Night (2010).
One of his most famous voice roles is Gru, the supervillain with a heart of gold in the Despicable Me movie series. He has voiced Gru in all the movies, including Despicable Me (2010), Despicable Me 2 (2013), Despicable Me 3 (2017), and Despicable Me 4 (2024).
Carell left The Office in 2011 to focus on his movie career. He made a surprise guest appearance in the show's final episode in 2013.
Exploring Serious Roles
After becoming famous for comedy, Carell began to take on more serious, dramatic roles. In 2014, he starred in Foxcatcher, where he played the troubled millionaire John du Pont. His performance was so different from his usual roles that he was nominated for an Academy Award.
He also starred in other acclaimed films like The Big Short (2015), about the 2008 financial crisis, and Battle of the Sexes (2017), where he played tennis star Bobby Riggs. These roles earned him more Golden Globe nominations.
In 2018, he played David Sheff in Beautiful Boy, a movie about a father trying to help his son through a difficult time. He also played Donald Rumsfeld in the political movie Vice.
Recent Work on TV and Stage
Carell returned to television in 2019 to star in the drama series The Morning Show on Apple TV+. He played a news anchor who was fired after accusations of workplace misconduct. His performance earned him another Emmy nomination.
In 2020, he co-created and starred in the Netflix comedy Space Force. He also starred in the thriller series The Patient (2022), playing a therapist held captive by a patient.
In 2024, Carell made his debut on Broadway, New York's famous theater district. He played the main role in a new production of the classic play Uncle Vanya.
Personal Life
On August 5, 1995, Carell married Nancy Walls. She was also a cast member on Saturday Night Live. They met when she was a student in an improv comedy class that he was teaching. They have two children, a daughter named Elisabeth Anne and a son named John.
Carell and his wife have worked together on several projects, including The Office and the movie The 40-Year-Old Virgin. They also co-created the TV series Angie Tribeca.
In 2009, Carell bought the Marshfield Hills General Store in Marshfield, Massachusetts, a town where he has a home.
Selected Filmography
Here are some of Steve Carell's most well-known movies and TV shows.
Film
- Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004) as Brick Tamland
- The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) as Andy Stitzer
- Little Miss Sunshine (2006) as Frank Ginsburg
- Over the Hedge (2006) as the voice of Hammy
- Horton Hears a Who! (2008) as the voice of Ned McDodd
- Get Smart (2008) as Maxwell Smart
- Despicable Me (2010) as the voice of Gru
- Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011) as Cal Weaver
- Despicable Me 2 (2013) as the voice of Gru
- Foxcatcher (2014) as John du Pont
- The Big Short (2015) as Mark Baum
- Despicable Me 3 (2017) as the voice of Gru and Dru
- Battle of the Sexes (2017) as Bobby Riggs
- Beautiful Boy (2018) as David Sheff
- Minions: The Rise of Gru (2022) as the voice of Gru
- Asteroid City (2023) as Motel Manager
- IF (2024) as the voice of Blue
- Despicable Me 4 (2024) as the voice of Gru
Television
- The Daily Show with Jon Stewart (1999–2005) as a correspondent
- The Office (2005–2011, 2013) as Michael Scott
- Angie Tribeca (2016–2018) as creator and executive producer
- The Morning Show (2019–2021) as Mitch Kessler
- Space Force (2020–2022) as Mark R. Naird
- The Patient (2022) as Alan Strauss
Awards and Recognition
For his work in movies and television, Carell has received many awards and nominations. In 2016, he was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame to honor his contributions to the entertainment industry.
See also
In Spanish: Steve Carell para niños
