“Once I moved to Chicago and started trying to get acting jobs, I just tended to book more things that were comedically based than anything else. I never had the preconceived notion, 'I will be a comedic actor.' I just thought, 'I'll go into acting and see what kind of work I can get.'”

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.”