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Steve Carell
Steve Carell, born as Steven John Carell on August 16, 1962, is a versatile and acclaimed American actor and comedian. Widely recognized for starring as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2011, 2013), Carell juggled multiple roles within the production team, such as a producer, executive producer, writer, and director. Thanks to his unforgettable performance in The Office, Carell has received numerous accolades, including a Golden Globe Award, and was even declared as "America's Funniest Man" by Life.
Carell's career highlight extends beyond The Office. In 1996, he gained recognition as a cast member on The Dana Carvey Show and was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 1999 to 2005. He embraced versatility by starring in a string of comedy films like Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy (2004), The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Get Smart (2008), Date Night (2010), and Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011), as well as voicing characters in the Despicable Me franchise (2010–present). Carell's talent transcends comedic roles. He made waves in dramatic roles, including his portrayal of John du Pont in Foxcatcher (2014), which earned him nominations for an Academy Award, a Golden Globe Award, and a BAFTA Award for Best Actor.
Biography, Career & Filmography
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Given Name: Steven John Carell
Born: Concord, Massachusetts, U.S.
Citizenship: American
Birthday: August 16, 1962
Occupations: Actor, comedian, screenwriter, producer
Years Active: 1989-present
Children: 2
Spouses: Nancy Walls
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Awards and Nominations Received by Steve Carell
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Movies Featuring Steve Carell
Little Miss Sunshine
Despicable Me 3
Despicable Me 2
Despicable Me
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Evan Almighty
Asteroid City
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
The Big Short
Last Flag Flying
Battle of the Sexes
Foxcatcher
Vice
The Way, Way Back
Irresistible
Beautiful Boy
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Dan in Real Life
Café Society
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Get Smart
Dinner for Schmucks
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Horton Hears a Who!
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Hope Springs
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Freeheld
Date Night
IF
Despicable Me 4
Mountainhead
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Panic in the Mailroom
Training Wheels
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education
And the Oscar Goes To…
9 Kisses
Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Trouble Coming Twice
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Third Leg of Justice
Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
Stories USA
Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure
Curly Sue
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: First Served, First Come
Making of The Office: The Pilot
Carol Burnett: 90 Years of Laughter + Love
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Safety Tips
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Don We Now … or Never
We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
Animal House: The Inside Story
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Ambiguously Gay Duo Fan Club
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Blow Hot, Blow Cold
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: It Takes Two to Tango
Suits
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Queen of Terror
Tomorrow Night
The Patient
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: AmbiguoBoys
Career Timeline
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2017
Despicable Me 3
Last Flag Flying
Larry 'Doc' Shepherd
Battle of the Sexes
Bobby Riggs
Too Funny to Fail: The Life & Death of The Dana Carvey Show
Self
2014
Foxcatcher
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
And the Oscar Goes To…
Self (archive footage)
9 Kisses
Man on Bench
2013
Despicable Me 2
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
The Way, Way Back
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Self
Panic in the Mailroom
Gru(voice)(uncredited)
Training Wheels
Gru (voice) (uncredited)
2011
Crazy, Stupid, Love
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: The Dark, Clenched Hole of Evil
Gary/Commissioner (voice)/Live-Action Bighead
2010
Despicable Me
Dinner for Schmucks
Date Night
Night of Too Many Stars: An Overbooked Concert for Autism Education
Self
2007
Evan Almighty
Dan in Real Life
Stories USA
Mark (segment "Street of Pain")
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: First Served, First Come
Gary
1997
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Safety Tips
Gary (voice)
The Ambiguously Gay Duo: Blow Hot, Blow Cold
Gary
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