Key Insights
- Career Evolution: Steve Carell transitioned from playing Michael Scott to becoming a sought-after actor in both film and television.
- Recent Projects: He returned to television with Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, earning an Emmy nomination for his performance.
- Film Highlights: Carell has starred in notable dramas like Beautiful Boy and Foxcatcher, the latter earning him an Oscar nomination.
- Family Life: He is married to Nancy Carell and has two children, Elisabeth and John.
What’s he up to? After playing one of TV’s most popular and beloved characters, Michael Scott, Carell has gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, both in movies and TV.
Carell made his big return to TV in Apple TV+’s The Morning Show, starring opposite Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Aniston, with his work earning him an Emmy nomination. He also starred in Netflix’s Space Force and The Patient, pulling double duty as executive producer for both.
When it comes to movies, Carell has favored dramas, starring in films such as Beautiful Boy, The Big Short, Battles of the Sexes, Welcome to Marwen and Vice. In 2014, he was nominated for an Oscar for his dark turn in Foxcatcher.
Although he’s no stranger to comedies on the big screen having starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love, Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Little Miss Sunshine, among others. He also lent his voice to the character of Gru in the beloved Despicable Me franchise.
Carell is married to Nancy Carell, and they share daughter Elisabeth and son John.
