Steve Carell
Biography
Steven John Carell is an American actor, comedian, producer, and writer born on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts. He studied history at Denison University and trained in improvisational comedy at The Second City in Chicago, where he honed the comedic skills that would define his career.
Carell became a household name as Michael Scott, the well-meaning but clueless regional manager of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin, in the NBC comedy The Office (2005-2013). His performance turned Michael Scott into one of the most iconic comedic characters in television history, earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Musical or Comedy Series and multiple Emmy nominations.
Carell has also built a remarkable film career, starring in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005), Little Miss Sunshine (2006), Get Smart (2008), Foxcatcher (2014, earning an Oscar nomination), The Big Short (2015), Beautiful Boy (2018), and the Despicable Me franchise as the voice of Gru. He is one of the rare actors who has achieved equal acclaim in both comedy and drama.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Gru in the Despicable Me franchise (2010-present, voice)
- Andy Stitzer in The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
- John du Pont in Foxcatcher (2014)
- Mark Baum in The Big Short (2015)
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Golden Globe Award for Best Actor in a Television Musical or Comedy Series (The Office)
- 🏆 Academy Award Nomination for Best Actor (Foxcatcher)
- 🏆 6x Primetime Emmy Nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (The Office)
Frequently Asked Questions
Steve Carell is best known for playing Michael Scott in The Office (2005-2011) and voicing Gru in the Despicable Me franchise.
Carell left The Office after Season 7 in 2011 to focus on his film career. His character Michael Scott relocated to Colorado to be with Holly Flax.
Yes, he was nominated for Best Actor for his dramatic role as John du Pont in Foxcatcher (2014).