“For me, at least, all of my career goals, all of my focus, everything just shifted and the importance was my children, and that's where all the joy came from as well.”

American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer

Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, screenwriter, and producer. He became widely known for playing Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom The Office. Born Steven John Carell, he has also worked as a writer, director, executive producer, and producer. His career spans comedy and television production, with The Office as the role most closely linked to his public image. He has received several honors for his work, including a Golden Globe Award for The Office. Life also described him as “America’s Funniest Man.”