History of Steve Carell in Timeline

Steve Carell is an 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. He has received critical acclaim, including a Golden Globe Award, for his work on The Office. Life magazine recognized him as "America's Funniest Man."

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

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

In December 2015, The Big Short, a biographical drama starring Steve Carell as Steve Eisman (renamed Mark Baum in the film), was released. The film garnered Carell a Golden Globe Award nomination for Best Actor and was also nominated for the Academy Award for Best Picture.

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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 Café Society

In 2016, Steve Carell replaced Bruce Willis in Woody Allen's Café Society, co-starring Kristen Stewart and Jesse Eisenberg. The film premiered at the 69th Cannes Film Festival, opening the festival and receiving mixed reviews.

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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, alongside Emma Stone as Billie Jean King, which earned them both Golden Globe nominations. He also starred as Larry "Doc" Shepherd in Last Flag Flying.

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2018: Starring in Beautiful Boy, Vice, and Welcome to Marwen

In 2018, Steve Carell starred in three films: Beautiful Boy as David Sheff, Vice as Donald Rumsfeld, and Welcome to Marwen as Mark Hogancamp. Vice was nominated for eight Academy Awards, including Best Picture, while Welcome to Marwen was a box office failure.

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October 2019: Signing on for the second season of The Morning Show

In October 2019, Steve Carell signed on to star in the second season of the Apple TV+ drama series The Morning Show, after originally signing a one-year deal for the first season.

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May 2020: Starring in Netflix's Space Force

In May 2020, Steve Carell starred in the Netflix workplace comedy series Space Force, which he also created and produced with Greg Daniels. Carell also co-wrote the pilot episode.

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June 26, 2020: Release of Irresistible

On June 26, 2020, the political comedy film Irresistible, starring Steve Carell, was released on Premium VOD and in selected theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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November 2020: Renewal of Space Force for a Second Season

In November 2020, the show Space Force, in which Steve Carell stars, was renewed for a second season.

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2020: Premiere of The Morning Show's Second Season

In 2020, the second season of The Morning Show, starring Steve Carell, premiered.

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2022: Reprising Gru and Starring in The Patient

In 2022, Steve Carell reprised his role as Gru in Minions: The Rise of Gru and also starred in FX on Hulu's The Patient, portraying a therapist imprisoned by a serial killer.

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2023: Starring in Asteroid City

In 2023, Steve Carell replaced Bill Murray in Wes Anderson's Asteroid City.

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2023: Broadway Debut in Uncle Vanya

In 2023, Steve Carell was announced to be making his Broadway debut in the Lincoln Center revival of Anton Chekov's Uncle Vanya, directed by Lila Neugebauer.

June 15, 2025: Honorary Doctorate from Northwestern University

On June 15, 2025, Steve Carell received an honorary Doctor of Arts from Northwestern University, an institution that two of his children have attended.