Steve Carell: American Actor
& Comedian Biography
Full Name: Steven John Carell
Nickname: Steve
Date of Birth: August 16, 1962
Place of Birth: Concord, Massachusetts, US
Nationality: American
Religion: Roman Catholic
Profession: Actor, Comedian, Writer, Producer, Director
Physical Statistics
Height: 5 feet 9 inches (175 cm)
Weight: Approx. 78 kg (172 lbs)
Education
High School: Middlesex School, Concord, MA
College: Denison University, Ohio (BA in History)
Family
Father: Edwin A. Carell (Electrical Engineer)
Mother: Harriet Theresa (Psychiatric Nurse)
Spouse: Nancy Walls (m. 1995 – present), actress and writer
Children: 2 (a daughter and a son)
Career Highlights
Steve Carell started his career in the early 1990s with comedic roles on television. His breakout came on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, but he rose to stardom with:
The Office (US) - Played Michael Scott (2005–2011, 2013), earning widespread acclaim
The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005) – Film breakthrough as a comedic lead
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) – Acclaimed ensemble drama
Dan in Real Life (2007)
Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)
Foxcatcher (2014) –
Earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor
The Big Short (2015), Battle of the Sexes (2017) – Further critical success
Voice Work: Gru in Despicable Me franchise
He is also known for producing and directing, particularly on The Office.
Net Worth
Estimated Net Worth (2024): $80 million
Awards & Nominations
Golden Globe Award –
Best Actor in a TV Series – Musical or Comedy for The Office (2006)
Screen Actors Guild Award – Ensemble wins for The Office
BAFTA & Academy Award Nominations – For Foxcatcher
Primetime Emmy Nominations – Multiple, for The Office and The Morning Show
Hollywood Walk of Fame Star – Received in 2016
