History of Steve Carell in Timeline
Steven John Carell is an acclaimed American actor and comedian, best known for his role as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom 'The Office,' where he also contributed as a producer, writer, and director. His performance in 'The Office' earned him a Golden Globe Award. Carell's comedic talent led to him being recognized as "America's Funniest Man" by Life magazine, solidifying his status as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
August 5, 1995: Marriage to Nancy Walls
On August 5, 1995, Steve Carell married Nancy Walls, a Saturday Night Live cast member, whom he met while teaching an improv class at The Second City Training Center.
May 2001: Birth of Daughter Elisabeth Anne
In May 2001, Steve Carell and Nancy Walls welcomed their daughter, Elisabeth Anne.
June 2004: Birth of Son John
In June 2004, Steve Carell and Nancy Walls welcomed their son, John.
February 2009: Purchase of Marshfield Hills General Store
In February 2009, Steve Carell purchased the Marshfield Hills General Store in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
December 2015: Release of "The Big Short" and Golden Globe Nomination
In December 2015, The Big Short, a biographical drama where Steve Carell played banker Steve Eisman (renamed Mark Baum in the film), was released. The film, directed by Adam McKay, earned Carell a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.
2016: Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2016, Steve Carell received the 2,570th star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.
2016: Starring in Woody Allen's "Café Society"
In 2016, Steve Carell replaced Bruce Willis in Woody Allen's Café Society, alongside Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg. The film premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, opening the festival.
2017: Starring in "Battle of the Sexes" and "Last Flag Flying"
In 2017, Steve Carell headlined the biographical comedy-drama Battle of the Sexes, portraying tennis star Bobby Riggs, with Emma Stone co-starring as Billie Jean King. The film earned both Carell and Stone Golden Globe nominations. Also in 2017, Carell starred as Larry "Doc" Shepherd in the war comedy-drama film Last Flag Flying directed by Richard Linklater starring Laurence Fishburne and Bryan Cranston.
2018: Starring in "Beautiful Boy", "Vice", and "Welcome to Marwen"
In 2018, Steve Carell starred in three films: Beautiful Boy, where he played David Sheff; Vice, portraying Donald Rumsfeld; and Welcome to Marwen, as Mark Hogancamp. Vice was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture. Welcome to Marwen, however, was a box office failure.
October 2019: Signing on for Season Two of "The Morning Show"
In October 2019, Steve Carell, who originally signed a one-year deal, signed on to star in the second season of the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show.
May 2020: Premiere of "Space Force" on Netflix
In May 2020, Steve Carell starred in the Netflix workplace comedy series Space Force, which he created and produces with Greg Daniels. Carell also wrote the pilot episode with Daniels.
June 26, 2020: Release of "Irresistible" on Premium VOD
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the film Irresistible, starring Steve Carell, was released on Premium VOD and in selected theaters on June 26, 2020, instead of its initial theatrical release in May.
November 2020: "Space Force" Renewed for a Second Season
In November 2020, the Netflix series Space Force, starring Steve Carell, was renewed for a second season.
2020: Premiere of "The Morning Show" Season Two
In 2020, the second season of The Morning Show premiered. Steve Carell was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his performance in the first season, his eleventh Emmy nomination overall.
2022: Reprising Role in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and Starring in "The Patient"
In 2022, Steve Carell reprised his role as Gru in the film Minions: The Rise of Gru and also starred in (and served as executive producer for) FX on Hulu's ten-episode original series The Patient, portraying a therapist imprisoned by a serial killer.
2023: Starring in "Asteroid City"
In 2023, Steve Carell replaced Bill Murray in Wes Anderson's Asteroid City.
2023: Broadway Debut in "Uncle Vanya"
In 2023, it was announced that Steve Carell would be making his Broadway debut as the title role in the Lincoln Center revival of Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre.
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