Steve Carell Biography and Wiki

Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director. He is well known for his portrayal of boss Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013), on which he also worked as an occasional producer, writer, and director. Besides, he was a correspondent on The Daily Show with Jon Stewart from 1999 to 2005. 

Steve Carell Age and Birthday

Carell is 57 years old as of 2019 as he was born on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on August 16th every year and will be 58 years old on Aug. 16th, 2020.

Steve Carell Height and Weight

The comedian-actor stands at a height of 1.75 meters.

Steve Carell Education

Carell was educated at Nashoba Brooks School, The Fenn School, and Middlesex School. He played ice hockey and lacrosse while in high school. He played the fife, performing with other members of his family, and later joined a reenacting group portraying the 10th Regiment of Foot. He attributed his interest in history to this, earning a degree in the subject from Denison University in Granville, Ohio, in 1984.

While at Denison, Carell was a member of Burpee’s Seedy Theatrical Company, a student-run improvisational comedy troupe and was a goalie on the school’s Big Red hockey team for four years. He also spent time as a disc jockey under the name “Sapphire Steve Carell” at WDUB, the campus radio station.

Steve Carell Family

Steve Carell Parents

His father, Edwin A. Carell was an electrical engineer, and his mother, Harriet Theresa was a psychiatric nurse. His maternal uncle, Stanley Koch, worked with scientist Allen B. DuMont to create cathode ray tubes.

His father is of Italian and German descent and his mother was of Polish ancestry. His father’s surname was originally Caroselli; it was changed to Carell in the 1950s.

Steve Carell Siblings

The actor is the youngest of four brothers.

Steve Carell Wife

Steve Carell is married to Nancy Carell (née Walls). The couple tied their knot on August 5, 1995, and together they are blessed with two children namely, Elisabeth Anne “Annie” and John “Johnny”. The family resides in Los Angeles, California.

Steve Carell Kids | Children

The couple has two children: a daughter Elisabeth (born in 2001) and son John (born in 2004).

Steve Carell Salary

According to our reliable sources, Carell’s salary per episode of the third season of The Office ( US$175,000) was double of what he was earning per episode in the first and second season.

Steve Carell Net Worth

The award-winning comedian-actor, Carell, has an estimated net worth of $50 million which he has earned through his successful career as a filmmaker, actor, and comedian.

Steve Carell Facts and Body Measurements

• Full Name: Steven John Carell
• Age/ How Old?: 57
• Date of Birth: August 16, 1962

• Place of Birth: Concord, Massachusetts
• Education‎: Denison University
• Birthday: 16th Aug.

• Nationality: American
• Father’s Name: Edwin A. Carell
• Mother’s Name: Harriet Theresa (née Koch)

• Siblings: Three brothers
• Married?: Nancy Carell
• Children/ Kids: A daughter and son

• Height/ How tall?: 1.75m
• Weight: 78 kg
• Profession: Comedian-actor
• Net worth: $50 million

Steve Carell Career

The comedian actor’s major breakthrough was in the 2004 comedy, Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy where he appeared as weatherman Brick Tamland.

Struck by the popularity of Carell in the film, the producer of Anchorman, Judd Apatow, approached Carell to make a film together, and Carell told him about the story he experienced involving a man in his middle age who is still a virgin. The result was the film The 40-Year-old Virgin which was released in 2005.

Ever since, he attracted major roles in popular films and invites to co-produce, direct and write sitcoms. Some of the films he has produced include The Incredible Burt Wonderstone, Crazy, Stupid, Love, Get Smart and The 40-Year-Old Virgin.

Carell founded his production company’s television subsidiary, Carousel Productions, which has signed a three-year overall agreement with Universal Media Studios, the studio behind his NBC comedy series. Past executives on Comedy Central’s The Daily Show, Thom Hinkle and Campbell Smith of North-South Prods were hired to manage Carousel’s television operations.

The comedian-actor has also portrayed dramatic roles since 2014 up to date. He has appeared as the millionaire and convicted murderer John Eleuthère du Pont in Foxcatcher, activist Steven Goldstein in Freeheld, banker Mark Baum in the biographical drama The Big Short, and tennis star Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes.

Steve Carell Movies

• Despicable Me 2
• Naughty @ 40
• Suits

• Panic in the Mailroom
• We Are One: The Obama Inaugural Celebration at the Lincoln Memorial
• Minion Madness

• Hammy’s Boomerang Adventure
• Too Funny to Fail
• Stories USA

• Tomorrow Night
• Wake Up, Ron Burgundy: The Lost Movie
• Irresistible

• Sleepover
• Minions: The Rise of Gru
• Bewitched

• Freeheld
• Melinda and Melinda
• Curly Sue

• Hope Springs
• Café Society
• Minions

• Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
• Over the Hedge
• Last Flag Flying

• Vice
• Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues
• Despicable Me 2

• Horton Hears a Who!
• Despicable Me 3
• Battle of the Sexes

• Seeking a Friend for the End of the World
• The Way, Way Back
• Date Night

• The Incredible Burt Wonderstone
• Dan in Real Life
• Get Smart

• Dinner for Schmucks
• Little Miss Sunshine
• Evan Almighty

• Welcome to Marwen
• Bruce Almighty
• Beautiful Boy

• Foxcatcher
• The Big Short
• Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

• Despicable Me
• Crazy, Stupid, Love
• The 40-Year-Old Virgin

Steve Carell SNL

Saturday Night Live is an NBC late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. Carell first appeared on Saturday Night Live as a host on October 1, 2005, with musical guest Kanye West.

He again appeared as a host on May 17, 2008, as well as on Season 44 Episode 06 which premiered on November 18, 2018. On May 14, 2011, he made a brief appearance on SNL as Bighead during the “The Ambiguously Gay Duo – The Dark, Clenched Hole Of Evil” episode.

While working at SNL, the comedian-actor had a habit of singing. Some of his best moments include singing a tune including 2008’s “Bless This Child” skit with former SNL cast member Kristen Wiig and the hilarious 2005 sketch, “The Lunsford Twins Feel Good Variety Hour.”

Steve Carell Awards and Achievements

His legacy ranges from directing, producing to acting and to writing scripts. He is undoubtedly a fine comedian-actor as he was ranked as the 2,570th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016 and awarded the Writer’s Guild of America award.

Frequently Asked Questions About Steve Carell

Who is S. Carell?

Steve is an accomplished actor who gained wide recognition after appearing as a cast member of The Office as Michael Scott.

How old is S. Carell?

He is an American national born on 16th August 1962 in Concord, Massachusetts.

How tall is S. Carell?

Steve stands at a height of 1.75m.

Is S. Carell married?

Yes, Steve is married to Nancy Carell. They got married in 1995 and together they have two children. The couple resides in Los Angeles together with their children.

How much is S. Carell worth?

Steve has an approximate net worth of $50 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.

Why did S. Carell leave The Office?

Steve’s contract with The Office lasted for seven seasons and thus, he left the show also because he did not want to get too comfortable.

How much did S. Carell make in The Office?

In the first and second seasons of The Office, Steve made an estimated income of $87,500 per episode. From the third season onwards, he made $175,000 per episode.

Did S. Carell write for the office?

Yes, he wrote two episodes which are Survivor Man and Casino Night with the latter scoring him a Writer’s Guild of America award.

How much does S. Carell make?

According to our reliable sources, Steve’s salary per episode of the third season of The Office onwards (US$175,000) was double of what he was earning per episode in the first and second season.

Where does S. Carell live?

Steve is a resident of Los Angeles, California, USA. We shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

Is S. Carell dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is S. Carell Now?

Steve is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry. He is a cast member of the unreleased movies, Minions: The Rise of Gru and Irresistible which will be released on July 3, 2020, and May 29, 2020, respectively.

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