Steve Carell is a highly-acclaimed American actor and comedian, best known for his portrayal of Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom "The Office." Beyond acting, Carell contributed to the show as a producer, writer, and director. His comedic talents earned him the title of "America's Funniest Man" by Life magazine. His performance in "The Office" garnered him a Golden Globe Award among other accolades.
1925: Birth of Steve Carell's Parents
Both of Steve Carell's parents, Edwin and Harriet, were born in 1925.
August 16, 1962: Birth of Steve Carell
Steve Carell was born on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts.
1967: "The Bobo" Remake Project
In 1967, the original "Bobo" starring Peter Sellers, which Steve Carell considered remaking, was released.
1984: Denison University Graduation
Steve Carell graduated from Denison University with a history degree in 1984.
1989: Brown's Chicken Commercial
Steve Carell appeared in a commercial for Brown's Chicken in 1989.
1991: The Second City and Curly Sue
In 1991, Steve Carell joined The Second City and made his film debut in "Curly Sue".
August 5, 1995: Carell Marries Nancy Walls
On August 5, 1995, Steve Carell married Nancy Walls, whom he met while teaching an improv class at The Second City Training Center.
1996: The Dana Carvey Show Premiere
"The Dana Carvey Show", featuring Steve Carell, premiered in the spring of 1996.
1996: The Dana Carvey Show
Steve Carell gained recognition as a cast member on "The Dana Carvey Show" in 1996.
1999: The Daily Show with Jon Stewart
Steve Carell started as a correspondent on "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" in 1999.
1999: The Daily Show Correspondent Start
Steve Carell's work as a correspondent on "The Daily Show" began in 1999.
May 2001: Birth of Daughter Elisabeth Anne
Steve Carell and Nancy Walls' daughter, Elisabeth Anne, was born in May 2001.
2002: Watching Ellie Premiere
The sitcom "Watching Ellie", featuring Steve Carell, premiered in 2002.
2003: Watching Ellie Conclusion
"Watching Ellie" concluded in 2003.
June 2004: Birth of Son John
Steve Carell and Nancy Walls' son, John, was born in June 2004.
2004: Anchorman Release
"Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy", starring Steve Carell, was released in 2004.
2004: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy
Steve Carell starred in "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" in 2004.
2005: The Office Premiere
The US version of "The Office", starring Steve Carell, premiered in 2005.
2005: The Daily Show Correspondent End
Steve Carell's time as a correspondent on "The Daily Show" ended in 2005.
2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin
Steve Carell starred in and co-wrote "The 40-Year-Old Virgin" in 2005.
2005: The 40-Year-Old Virgin Release
"The 40-Year-Old Virgin", co-written by and starring Steve Carell, was released in 2005.
2005: The Office Debut
In 2005, Steve Carell debuted as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom "The Office".
2006: Frat Pack and Notable Films
In 2006, Steve Carell voiced Hammy in "Over the Hedge" and starred as Uncle Frank in "Little Miss Sunshine." His roles in films like "Anchorman," "The 40-Year-Old Virgin," and "Bewitched" led to him being recognized as a member of the "Frat Pack."
2006: Little Miss Sunshine
Steve Carell starred in "Little Miss Sunshine" in 2006.
2006: Over the Hedge
Steve Carell voiced a character in the animated film "Over the Hedge" in 2006.
2006: Golden Globe and TCA Award Wins
Steve Carell won a Golden Globe and a TCA Award for his role in "The Office" in 2006.
2007: Academy Invitation and "Dan in Real Life"
In 2007, Steve Carell was invited to join the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences. He also starred in the film "Dan in Real Life."
2007: Writers Guild of America Strike
In 2007, production of "The Office" was halted due to the Writers Guild of America strike, which Steve Carell, a WGA member, participated in.
2007: Evan Almighty
Steve Carell starred in "Evan Almighty" in 2007.
2008: "Get Smart" and Voice Acting
In 2008, Steve Carell voiced Ned McDodd in "Horton Hears a Who!" and starred as Maxwell Smart in the successful film adaptation of "Get Smart."
2008: Carousel's First Look Deal
In 2008, Carell's production company, Carousel, signed a first-look deal with Warner Bros.
2008: Get Smart and Horton Hears a Who!
In 2008, Steve Carell starred in "Get Smart" and voiced a character in "Horton Hears a Who!".
February 2009: Carell Purchases Marshfield Hills General Store
In February 2009, Steve Carell purchased the Marshfield Hills General Store in Marshfield, Massachusetts.
2009: Carousel Productions Expands to Television
In 2009, Carousel Productions launched its television arm and signed a deal with Universal Media Studios.
April 29, 2010: Announcement of Departure from "The Office"
On April 29, 2010, Steve Carell publicly announced his plan to leave "The Office" after the 2010-2011 season to focus on his film career.
2010: "Date Night" and "Despicable Me"
In 2010, Steve Carell starred in "Date Night" with Tina Fey and voiced Gru in "Despicable Me."
2010: Date Night and Despicable Me
Steve Carell starred in "Date Night" and began voicing Gru in the "Despicable Me" franchise in 2010.
April 28, 2011: Final Episode of "The Office" as Main Cast
Steve Carell's last episode as a main character on "The Office" aired on April 28, 2011, with his character, Michael Scott, moving to Colorado.
2011: The Office Departure (Initial)
Steve Carell's initial departure from "The Office" occurred in 2011.
2011: Final Emmy Nomination for The Office
Steve Carell received his final Emmy nomination for "The Office" in 2011.
2011: Crazy, Stupid, Love.
Steve Carell starred in "Crazy, Stupid, Love." in 2011.
2011: Departure from "The Office"
In 2011, Steve Carell's contract with "The Office" expired, marking his departure from the show.
2013: "The Office" Finale and "The Way, Way Back"
In 2013, Steve Carell briefly reprised his role as Michael Scott in the series finale of "The Office." He also starred in the film "The Way, Way Back."
2013: "Despicable Me 2" Release
Steve Carell reprised his role as Gru in "Despicable Me 2" in 2013.
2013: The Office Return and Anchorman 2
In 2013, Steve Carell briefly returned to "The Office" and appeared in "Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues".
2014: "Foxcatcher" Release and Awards Nominations
In 2014, Steve Carell starred in the true crime drama "Foxcatcher," earning him nominations for a Golden Globe and an Academy Award.
2014: Foxcatcher
Steve Carell starred in "Foxcatcher" in 2014, earning him several award nominations.
October 2015: "Freeheld" Release
In October 2015, "Freeheld," starring Steve Carell as activist Steven Goldstein, was released.
December 2015: "The Big Short" Release and Golden Globe Nomination
"The Big Short," starring Steve Carell as Steve Eisman (Mark Baum in the film), was released in December 2015, earning him a Golden Globe nomination.
2015: The Big Short
Steve Carell starred in "The Big Short" in 2015.
2016: "Café Society" and Cannes Film Festival
In 2016, Steve Carell starred in Woody Allen's "Café Society," which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.
2016: Café Society
Steve Carell appeared in "Café Society" in 2016.
2016: Angie Tribeca
Steve Carell co-created the comedy series "Angie Tribeca" with his wife, Nancy, in 2016.
2016: Death of Steve Carell's Mother
Steve Carell's mother, Harriet, passed away in 2016.
2016: Carell Receives Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 2016, Steve Carell received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for his contributions to the film industry.
2017: Battle of the Sexes and Last Flag Flying
In 2017, Steve Carell starred in "Battle of the Sexes" and "Last Flag Flying".
2017: "Battle of the Sexes" and "Last Flag Flying"
In 2017, Steve Carell starred in "Battle of the Sexes" as Bobby Riggs and in "Last Flag Flying" as Larry "Doc" Shepherd, earning a Golden Globe nomination for the former.
2017: "Despicable Me 3" Release
Steve Carell reprised his voice role as Gru in the third installment of the Despicable me series in 2017.
2018: Vice and Beautiful Boy
Steve Carell starred in "Vice" and "Beautiful Boy" in 2018.
2018: End of Angie Tribeca
"Angie Tribeca" ended in 2018.
2018: "Beautiful Boy," "Vice," and "Welcome to Marwen"
In 2018, Steve Carell starred in "Beautiful Boy" as David Sheff, "Vice" as Donald Rumsfeld, and "Welcome to Marwen" as Mark Hogancamp.
2018: Possible "The Office" Revival Discussion
During the press tour for "Welcome to Marwen" in 2018, Steve Carell expressed his disinterest in participating in a potential revival of "The Office."
October 2019: Carell Signs On for Second Season of "The Morning Show"
In October 2019, Steve Carell extended his contract with Apple to star in the second season of "The Morning Show," after initially signing on for only one season.
2019: The Morning Show
Steve Carell began starring in "The Morning Show" in 2019.
May 2020: "Space Force" Premieres on Netflix
In May 2020, the Netflix workplace comedy series "Space Force," co-created by and starring Steve Carell, premiered.
June 26, 2020: Release of "Irresistible"
On June 26, 2020, the political comedy film "Irresistible," written and directed by Jon Stewart and starring Steve Carell, was released on Premium VOD and in select theaters due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
November 2020: "Space Force" Renewed for Second Season
In November 2020, "Space Force," starring and co-created by Steve Carell, was renewed for a second season on Netflix.
2020: Space Force
Steve Carell starred in the Netflix sitcom "Space Force" starting in 2020.
2020: Second Season of "The Morning Show" Premieres
The second season of "The Morning Show," starring Steve Carell, premiered in 2020.
2021: Death of Steve Carell's Father
Steve Carell's father, Edwin, passed away in 2021.
2022: Carell Reprises Role as Gru and Stars in "The Patient"
In 2022, Steve Carell reprised his voice role as Gru in "Minions: The Rise of Gru" and starred in the FX on Hulu series "The Patient" as a therapist held captive by a serial killer.
2022: The Patient and End of Space Force
In 2022, Steve Carell starred in "The Patient" and "Space Force" concluded.
2023: Carell Appears in "Asteroid City"
In 2023, Steve Carell appeared in Wes Anderson's film "Asteroid City," replacing Bill Murray.
2023: Carell to Make Broadway Debut in "Uncle Vanya"
In 2023, it was announced that Steve Carell would make his Broadway debut in the title role of Anton Chekov's "Uncle Vanya" at the Vivian Beaumont Theatre, directed by Lila Neugebauer.
2023: Asteroid City
Steve Carell starred in "Asteroid City" in 2023.
2024: "Despicable Me 4" Release
In 2024, the fourth film of the Despicable me franchise was released. Steve Carell once again lent his voice to the character of Gru.