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==Background and Early Work==
==Background and Early Work==
Carell was born August 16, 1962 in Acton, Massachusetts.  In 1991, he performed with famed Chicago improv troupe The Second City, and had his first (albeit minor) film role in ''Curly Sue''.  In Carell's early career he worked with the likes of Dana Carvey, Robert Smigel, Tim Curry, Julie Louis-Dreyfuss, and Woody Allen.   
Carell was born August 16, 1962 in Acton, Massachusetts.  In 1991, he performed with famed Chicago improv troupe The Second City, and had his first (albeit minor) film role in ''Curly Sue''.  In Carell's early career he worked with the likes of Dana Carvey, Robert Smigel, Tim Curry, Julie Louis-Dreyfuss, and Woody Allen.   


==Career Highlights==
==Career Highlights==
Carell first began to receive true recognition in his work on Jon Stewart's ''The Daily Show''(where he was a correspondent and guest from 1999-2004), and in his film roles in ''Bruce Almighty'' and ''The Anchorman''.  In 2005, Carell began his role as Michael Scott, never having seen an episode of the British version.
Carell gained initial major recognition on Jon Stewart's ''The Daily Show'' , where he was a correspondent and guest from 1999-2004, and in his supporting roles in ''Bruce Almighty'' and ''The Anchorman''.  In 2005, Carell began his role as Michael Scott, never having seen an episode of the British version.
 
Since becoming Michael Scott, Carell has starred in a number of films including ''The 40 Year Old Virgin'', ''Evan Almighty'', ''Little Miss Sunshine'', and soon-to-be-released films ''Dan in Real Life'' and as Maxwell Smart in the remake of ''Get Smart''.  Carell is a member of Hollywood's "Frat Pack" along with his buddies Stiller, Black, Ferrell, Vaughn, and the Wilson brothers.
 
==Awards for The Office==
Carell has won a number of awards for his portrayal of Michael Scott and his group work in The Office.
===Golden Globes===
Won:
*2006: Best Performance by an Actor in a TV series Musical or Comedy (for his role as [[Michael Scott]])
 
Nominated:
*2007: Best Performance by an actor in a TV series Musical or Comedy (for ''The Office'')
 
===Emmy Awards===
Nominated:
*2006: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (''The Office'')
*2007: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series (''The Office'')
 
===Writers Guild of America===
Won:
*2007: Comedy Series (shared with Jennifer Celotta, [[Greg Daniels]], Lee Eisenberg, Brent Forrester, [[Ricky Gervais]], [[Mindy Kaling]], [[Paul Lieberstein]], [[Stephen Merchant]], [[B.J. Novak]], Michael Schur, Justin Spitzer, Gene Stupnitsky) for ''The Office''
*2007: Episodic Comedy (any length — one airing time), for The Office - ''Casino Night''
 
===Television Critics Association ===
Won:
*2006: Outstanding Individual Achievement in Comedy (for his role as Michael Scott in ''The Office'')
 
===Screen Actors Guild of America===
Won:
*2007: Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series (part of ensemble cast for ''The Office'')


Since becoming Michael Scott, Carell has starred in a number of films including ''The 40 Year Old Virgin'', ''Evan Almighty'', ''Little Miss Sunshine'', ''Dan in Real Life'' and ''Get Smart''.  Carell is a member of Hollywood's "Frat Pack" along with his buddies Stiller, Black, Ferrell, Vaughn, and the Wilson brothers.






[[Category:People|Carell, Steve]]
[[Category:People|Carell, Steve]]

Latest revision as of 21:40, 25 July 2008

Steve Carell plays Michael Scott, the boss and main character on the U.S. version of The Office.

Background and Early Work

Carell was born August 16, 1962 in Acton, Massachusetts. In 1991, he performed with famed Chicago improv troupe The Second City, and had his first (albeit minor) film role in Curly Sue. In Carell's early career he worked with the likes of Dana Carvey, Robert Smigel, Tim Curry, Julie Louis-Dreyfuss, and Woody Allen.


Career Highlights

Carell gained initial major recognition on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show , where he was a correspondent and guest from 1999-2004, and in his supporting roles in Bruce Almighty and The Anchorman. In 2005, Carell began his role as Michael Scott, never having seen an episode of the British version.

Since becoming Michael Scott, Carell has starred in a number of films including The 40 Year Old Virgin, Evan Almighty, Little Miss Sunshine, Dan in Real Life and Get Smart. Carell is a member of Hollywood's "Frat Pack" along with his buddies Stiller, Black, Ferrell, Vaughn, and the Wilson brothers.