| Steve Carell Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9 in |
| Weight | 78 kg |
| Date of Birth | August 16, 1962 |
| Zodiac Sign | Leo |
| Eye Color | Green |
Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, writer, producer, and director who is best known for playing the role of boss Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom The Office and has been credited as “America’s Funniest Man” by Life magazine. Some of his other roles include playing Gary in Saturday Night Live, Andy Stitzer in The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Mark Hogancamp in Welcome to Marwen, Yorgo Galfanikos in Over the Top, Frank Ginsburg in Little Miss Sunshine, Mark Baum in The Big Short, Donald Rumsfeld in Vice, Bobby Riggs in Battle of the Sexes, John Eleuthère du Pont in Foxcatcher, Cal Weaver in Crazy, Stupid, Love, Barry Speck in Dinner for Schmucks, Blevin in Come to Papa, Jackson Pickett in Web Therapy, Mark R. Naird in Space Force, and Ben Cooper in Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day.
Born Name
Steven John Carell
Nick Name
Sapphire Steve Carell
Sun Sign
Leo
Born Place
Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Residence
Los Angeles, California, United States
Nationality
Education
Steve attended Nashoba Brooks School, The Fenn School, and Middlesex School in Concord.
Finally, in 1984, he received a degree in history from Denison University in Granville, Ohio.
Occupation
Actor, Comedian, Director, Producer, Writer
Family
- Father –Â Edwin A. Carell (Electrical engineer)
- Mother – Harriet T. (née Koch) (Psychiatric Nurse)
- Siblings – He has 3 brothers – (All are older than him)
- Others – Stanley Koch (Maternal Uncle) (Worked with scientist Allen B. DuMont to create CRT), Ernest Caroselli (Paternal Grandfather), Marie G. Egle (Paternal Grandmother), Zygmont/Zigmund/Zygmond/Sigmund Koch (Maternal Grandfather), Frances Victoria Tolosky (Maternal Grandmother)
Manager
He has been signed to William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Build
Average
Height
5 ft 9 in or 175 cm
Weight
78 kg or 172 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Steve Carell has dated –
- Nancy Walls (1995-Present) – Steve started dating actress Nancy Carell and married her in 1995. They both were performers in the Chicago troupe The Second City. The couple has two children – daughter Elisabeth Anne (born – May 2001) and son John (born – June 2004).
Race / Ethnicity
White
He is of Italian and German descent on his father’s side and has Polish ancestry on his mother’s side.
Hair Color
Dark Brown (Natural)
With the passage of time, his hair turned gray.
Eye Color
Green
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Has often played characters who create humor out of awkward situations, and sometimes who have a lack of self-awareness
- Has frequently worked with Will Ferrell and Stephen Colbert
Shoe Size
His shoe size is not known but according to his fans, it is considered to be 10 (US) or 9 (UK) or 43 (EU).
Brand Endorsements
He has appeared in commercials for Brown’s Chicken (1989), FedEx (2001), Extra Gum (Voiceover), Baseball Believes, etc.
In 2020, he was seen in Santa Claus’s avatar in an ad for Xfinity TV and broadband.
Religion
Roman Catholicism
Best Known For
- Playing Michael Scott in NBC’s television comedy series The Office from 2005 to 2011 and 2013. His performance in the show won him Golden Globe Award for “Best Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy” and Teen Choice Award for “Choice TV Actor – Comedy”.
- He is also known for playing John Eleuthère du Pont in the 2014 biographical true crime drama film Foxcatcher, as Cal Weaver in the 2011 romantic comedy-drama film Crazy, Stupid, Love, as Frank Ginsburg in the 2006 film Little Miss Sunshine and others.
First Film
He appeared in the 1991 romantic comedy-drama film Curly Sue for his role as Tesio.
First TV Show
In 1996, Steve appeared in ABC’s sketch comedy series The Dana Carvey Show as various characters. He appeared in a total of 8 episodes. Steve also served as the writer for this show.
Personal Trainer
He said that to play Maxwell Smart, he did a workout, which included four sit-ups.
Steve Carell Facts
- Steve was born at Emerson Hospital in Concord (in Massachusetts) but grew up in Acton (in Massachusetts).
- His family’s last name was “Caroselli.” His dad was born with that surname only. But, later changed to “Carell.”
- In high school, he was active in sports like ice hockey and lacrosse.
- He can play the musical instrument called “fife.”
- In school, he used to like history (school subject) a lot.
- While studying at the university, he served as a goalie in the Big Red hockey team for four years.
- He purchased Marshfield Hills General Store in Marshfield, Massachusetts in 2009.
- He became the 31st highest-paid actor (excluding TV-related projects) in 2011 after he earned $17.5 million.
- He has also worked as DJ before under the name Sapphire Steve Carell at WDUB (campus radio station).
- He originally desired to be a lawyer.
- To join AMPAS in 2007, Steve was one of the 115 people to be invited.
- He appeared in the music video for Pharrell Williams’ song “Happy.”
- For the 2010 movie Date Night, he reportedly received $12,500,000.
- He received the 2,570th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry in 2016.
- In April 2024, Steve made his Broadway debut portraying the role of Vanya in Anton Chekhov’s play Uncle Vanya.
