Touted “America’s Funniest Man” by Life Magazine, Steve Carell earned a 2010 Primetime Emmy nomination and 2006 Golden Globe honors as "Michael Scott" of The Office (U.S.). Carell garnered plenty of laughs as a correspendent on the The Daily Show with Jon Stewart and as "Gary/Big Head" on Saturday Night Live. He has gone on to star in such films as The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Dan in Real Life, Date Night, Crazy Stupid Love, Dinner for Schmucks and more. Carell is married to former Saturday Night Live alumna, Nancy Walls.
Steve Carell
August 16
Concord, Massachusetts












11 Nominations



Outstanding Comedy Series - 2011


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2011


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2010

Outstanding Comedy Series - 2010


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2009

Outstanding Comedy Series - 2009


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2008

Outstanding Comedy Series - 2008


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2007


Outstanding Lead Actor In A Comedy Series - 2006


72nd Emmy Nominations: Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series
The nominees for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series are Jason Bateman, Sterling K. Brown, Steve Carell, Brian Cox, Billy Porter, and Jeremy Strong.


Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carell accept the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Comedy
Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and Steve Carell accept the Emmy for Lead Actor in a Comedy Series on behalf of Ricky Gervais (Extras) at the 59th Emmy Awards
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