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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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Despicable Me 4
IF
Asteroid City
Minions: The Rise of Gru
Irresistible
Vice
Beautiful Boy
Last Flag Flying
Battle of the Sexes
Despicable Me 3
Café Society
The Big Short
Freeheld
Foxcatcher
Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
The Way, Way Back
Despicable Me 2
The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
Hope Springs
Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Dinner for Schmucks
Despicable Me
Date Night
Get Smart
Horton Hears a Who!
Dan in Real Life
Evan Almighty
Little Miss Sunshine
The 40 Year Old Virgin
Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
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