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Steve Carell Biography

Birth Name:Steven John Carell

Birth Place:Concord, Massachusetts, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer, Writer, Director

Fast Facts

In 2012, he contributed to a Stand Up To Cancer campaign ad where he and other stars encourage baseball fans to contribute to putting an end to cancer
He was named "America's Funniest Man" by LIFE magazine
In 2007, he was given an invitation of membership to the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences
Received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2016
Graduated from Denison University in 1984, and studied improv at The Second City
Nephew to Stanley Koch, co-creator of cathode ray tubes
Got married to comedic actress Nancy Walls in 1995
Quote: "I have no idea where my pathetic nature comes from․ If I thought about it too long, it would depress me․"
Known for portraying characters who find continuously find themselves in awkward situations, such as his work in "The 40 Year Old Virgin," "Date Night," "Crazy, Stupid, Love," and "The Office․"
Auditioned for "Saturday Night Live," but lost out to Will Ferrell for the job
Lent his voice for Wrigley's Extra Gum commercials
Believed that his scenes in "Bruce Almighty" were cut from the movie, but was pleasantly surprised when he saw them on the big screen at the film's premiere
Participated and played the fife in a reenactment group for the 10th (North Lincoln) Regiment of Foot
Fellow comic Stephen Colbert was his understudy for The Second City comedy troupe
Owns and operates a general store in Marshfield, Mass

Awards

2005ACCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2005Golden Schmoes-Breakthrough Performance of the Year: winner
2005Golden Schmoes-Best Screenplay of the Year: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2005MTV Movie Award-Best Musical Performance: nominated
2005OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2006ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: winner
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2006Gold Derby Film Award-Original Screenplay: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2006Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Year: nominated
2006Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: winner
2006Golden Schmoes-Best Supporting Actor of the Year: nominated
2006Gotham Independent Film Award-Best Ensemble Performance: nominated
2006INOCA-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2006MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Team: nominated
2006MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: winner
2006MTV Movie Award-Best Performance: nominated
2006NYFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2006OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2006OFTA Film Award-Best Writing, Screenplay Written Directly for the Screen: nominated
2006OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
2006PFCS Award-Best Ensemble Cast: winner
2006Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2006Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2006SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2006Teen Choice Award-TV - Choice Actor: Comedy: nominated
2006TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: winner
2006WGA Award (Screen)-Best Original Screenplay: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: winner
2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2007COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
2007Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2007Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: winner
2007Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007INOCA-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2007OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2007Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Prism Award-Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2007Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2007TV Guide Award-Favorite Ensemble: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Scream: winner
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: nominated
2007Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
2007VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2007WGA Award (TV)-Episodic Comedy: winner
2007WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: winner
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2008Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2008Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2008INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: nominated
2008Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2008Future Classic Award-: winner
2008Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: winner
2008WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
2009Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2009INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: winner
2009MTV Movie Award-Best Comedic Performance: nominated
2009OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2009Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2009Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2009TCA Award-Individual Achievement in Comedy: nominated
2009WGA Award (TV)-Comedy Series: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor of the Decade: nominated
2010Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Episode of the Decade: nominated
2010Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Golden Nymph-Outstanding Actor - Comedy Series: winner
2010OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2010Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Series, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Dance: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
2010Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Annie-Best Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2011Critics' Choice TV Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Lead Actor: winner
2011Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2011INOCA TV-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Blimp Award-Favorite Butt Kicker: nominated
2011OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011People's Choice Award-Favorite On-Screen Team: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2011Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Comedy Series: nominated
2011Teen Choice Award-Choice TV Actor: Comedy: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Chemistry: nominated
2012Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Hissy Fit: nominated
2013EDA Special Mention Award-Most Egregious Age Difference Between the Leading Man and the Love Interest: nominated
2013OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2013PFCS Award-Best Acting Ensemble: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Comedy: nominated
2013Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie: Hissy Fit: nominated
2014Movies for Grownups Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2014American Comedy Award-Best Comedy Supporting Actor - Film: nominated
2014Annie-Outstanding Achievement in Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production: nominated
2014ACCA-Best Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2014BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: winner
2014Golden Schmoes-Best Actor of the Year: nominated
2014Special Gotham Jury Award-Best Ensemble Performance: winner
2014Hollywood Film Award-Best Ensemble of the Year: winner
2014ICP Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2014Jupiter Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2014Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Best WTF Moment: nominated
2014MTV Movie Award-Best Fight: nominated
2015AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2015Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: winner
2015Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2015Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role: nominated
2015ACCA-Best Cast Ensemble: nominated
2015BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2015COFCA Award-Best Ensemble: nominated
2015Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Actor: nominated
2015DFCC-Best Actor: nominated
2015Special Distinction Award-: winner
2015Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama: nominated
2015IFTA Award-Best International Actor: nominated
2015IOMA-Best Supporting Actor (Miglior attore non protagonista): nominated
2015KCFCC Award-Best Actor: nominated
2015Blimp Award-Favorite Movie Actor: nominated
2015MTV Movie Award-Best On-Screen Transformation: nominated
2015Creative Impact in Acting Award-: winner
2015Outstanding Performer of the Year Award-: winner
2015Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016AACTA International Award-Best Lead Actor: nominated
2016Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2016Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy: nominated
2016Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2016Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical: nominated
2016Ensemble Cast Award-: winner
2017NTFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor: nominated
2018Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
2018BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Male Lead Vocal Performance in a Feature Film: nominated
2018Critics Choice Award-Best Actor in a Comedy: nominated
2018Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Musical or Comedy: nominated
2018IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2018SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019EDA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2019Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Actor of the Decade: winner
2020Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2020People's Choice Award-Favorite Male TV Star: nominated
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series: nominated
2022Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series: nominated
2023Movies for Grownups Award-Best Actor - Television: nominated
2023Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Limited Series: nominated
2023Blimp Award-Favorite Voice from an Animated Movie (Male): nominated
2023Peabody Award-Entertainment: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series or Streaming Movie: nominated
2025Blimp Award-Favorite Male Animated Voice from a Movie: nominated