Steve Carell
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 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.
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)