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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.
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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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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
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