Steve & Nancy Carell
Steve & Nancy Carell
The Office, The 40 Year Old Virgin, Despicable Me
Note: We are offering these two doodles as a set.
Steve Carell has emerged as one of the most sought-after actors in Hollywood. First gaining recognition for his contributions as a correspondent on Comedy Central's Emmy Award-winning THE DAILY SHOW WITH JON STEWART, Carell has successfully segued from the TV world to above-the-title status in the film world with equal aplomb. Proving that his talents extend beyond acting and writing, Carell also spearheads his own production company, Carousel Productions.
Carell opened his first lead feature, THE 40 YEAR OLD VIRGIN, which he co-wrote with director Judd Apatow, at #1, a spot it remained in for two straight weekends. The surprise hit of 2005 went on to gross more than $175 million worldwide and had #1 openings in 12 countries. The film was honored with an AFI Award named one of 10 Most Outstanding Motion Pictures of the Year and took home Best Comedy Movie at the 11th annual Critics’ Choice Awards. The film also earned Carell and Apatow a co-nomination for 'Best Original Screenplay' by the Writers Guild Association.
In the summer of 2011, Carell starred in CRAZY, STUPID, LOVE opposite Julianne Moore, Ryan Gosling, and Emma Stone. Produced by Carousel Productions, the critically acclaimed film went on to earn $130 million worldwide.
Previously in 2010, Carell lent his vocal talents in the lead role of "Gru" in the animated feature film, DESPICABLE ME which opened at #1 in the box office and went on to make more than $500 million worldwide. In June of 2008, Carell starred as Maxwell Smart in GET SMART, opposite Anne Hathaway and Alan Arkin. He also lent his voice as The Mayor of Whoville in 20th Century-Fox's animated film Dr. Seuss' HORTON HEARS A WHO! based on the children's book written by Dr. Seuss. In 2006, as part of an ensemble, he starred in LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Picture and won the SAG Award® for 'Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture.'
In 2012, Steve starred in SEEKING A FRIEND FOR THE END OF THE WORLD opposite Keira Knightly. Later that year, he was seen in the hit comedic drama HOPE SPRINGS, opposite Meryl Streep and Tommy Lee Jones. In early 2013, he starred in Warner Bros.' THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE where he portrays a jaded magician trying to stay relevant opposite Jim Carrey and Steve Buscemi. In July, he returned as the voice of "Gru" in the animated film DESPICABLE ME 2 which has grossed over $668 million worldwide and is Universal Pictures most profitable film, ever. Later that year, he was seen in Fox Searchlight Pictures THE WAY WAY BACK which was written and directed by Academy Award recipients Nat Faxon and Jim Rash.
His previous film credits include ANCHORMAN: THE LEGEND OF RON BURGUNDY, BRUCE ALMIGHTY, BEWITCHED, and DAN IN REAL LIFE.
In 2011, Steve also completed his Emmy-nominated turn in the Americanized adaptation of Ricky Gervais’ acclaimed British television series THE OFFICE. In 2006, he won a Golden Globe Award for Best Performance by an Actor in a Television Series—Musical or Comedy, followed by two more nominations, for his portrayal of Michael Scott, the pompous and deluded boss of a Pennsylvania paper company. He was also nominated for six Emmy Awards for Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. In the past years, the show has won the Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series.
In 2014, Steve will be seen opposite Mark Ruffalo, Channing Tatum, and Sienna Miller in the Columbia Pictures drama, FOXCATCHER where he portrays John du Pont, a paranoid schizophrenic who kills Olympic wrestler David Schultz. He will also be seen opposite Jennifer Garner and Bella Thorne in ALEXANDER AND THE TERRIBLE, HORRIBLE, NO GOOD, VERY BAD DAY, scheduled to be released in October.
Steve is married to actress Nancy Walls Carell, whom he met when they were both writer/performers in the famed Second City comedy troupe in Chicago, IL. Nancy is best known for her comedic work on SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE, THE DAILY SHOW, and THE OFFICE. The couple have two children, daughter Elisabeth (born in May 2001), and son John (born in June 2004).
Steve Carell at the Internet Movie Database
Nancy Carell at the Internet Movie Database