Interesting Biography Facts
Real name
Steven John Carell
Occupation
American actor and comedian
Birth Date
August 16, 1962
Age
62 years
Zodiac Sign
Leo
Birthplace
Emerson Hospital, Concord, Massachusetts, United States
Nationality
USA
Steve Carell’s family members
Father's Name
Edwin A. Carell
Mother's Name
Harriet T. Carell
Siblings names
Gregory Carell (brother) | Timothy Carell (brother) | Michael Carell (brother)
Is Steve Carell’s a lesbian/bisexual?
No
What is Steve Carell’s marital status?
Married
Who is Steve Carell’s husband?
Nancy Carell
When did get married?
(m. 1995)
How many children does she have?
2 kids Elisabeth Anne Carell, John Carell
Steve Carell’s husband
Nancy Ellen Walls Carell (wife)
Date of birth: July 19, 1966
The actor has been happily married to an American actress, comedian, and writer Nancy Carell for almost 30 years. The two got acquainted in the class, where Steve was a teacher and Nancy was a student. To make her living, the girl worked as a bartender at the bar her future husband liked going to. At first, both were really shy, but after getting to know each other better, they fell in love and had a wedding ceremony in 1995. Today, the couple shares two children.
Steve Carell’s kids
Elisabeth Anne Carell (daughter)
Date of birth: May 26, 2001
The oldest child in the family, called Annie by her friends and relatives, is attending Northwestern University. She will graduate in 2023, and her parents seem incredibly proud of her. Steve said the first child’s birth had completely changed his life. He mentioned that the daughter is interested in acting and has a good sense of humor. Annie is a dad’s girl, as she can be seen attending private events with her father and going on father-daughter dates from time to time.
John Carell (son)
Date of birth: June 25, 2004
John has inherited his relatives` good sense of humor, as he likes to use sarcasm while speaking to them. The actor continuously said that his children were very funny and made him laugh every day. There is not much information about John Carell, as he prefers to live a simple life. The youngest son must be preparing to enter university now.
Who are Steve Carell’s parents?
Edwin A. Carell (father)
Date of birth: September 28, 1925
Date of death: March 3, 2021
Steve’s father was originally Italian, who moved to the USA in the mid-50s. His real family name was Caroselli, but he decided to change it to Carell in order to assimilate. Edwin was a World War II veteran, awarded both a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. After returning from the war, he married Harriet Koch in 1952 and worked as a mechanical engineer. He had a big family with four sons, one of them was Steve Carell. The actor remembered his father as super supportive and caring. Edwin woke up at 5 am just to drive his youngest son to hockey practices before school. He passed away five years after his beloved wife Harriet’s death.
Harriet T. Carell (mother).
Date of birth: October 15, 1925
Date of death: May 7, 2016
Harriet Carell (Koch) worked as a psychiatric nurse at Emerson Hospital for more than 30 years. She was a wonderful wife and mother of her four sons and enjoyed every minute spent with her loved ones. Carell was a big fan of Patriots quarterback Tom Brandy, whom she liked to call “her boyfriend.” According to Steve, his mother had always supported him and tried her best to provide everything his brothers, and he needed.
Steve Carell’s siblings
Gregory Carell (brother)
Gregory is Steve’s elder brother. It is known that he works as an architect, is married to Meg Carell, and has a son.
Timothy Carell (brother)
Timothy is an engineer and married to a woman called Lisa. He lives a simple life, so there are few details about him or his family.
Michael Carell (brother)
Contrary to his famous younger brother, Michael tries to avoid the spotlight. He runs a landscaping business and is married to Charlene Carell.
Bio
Steven John Carell is a famous American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. Michael Scott from “The Office” was his most recognizable role. Being a child, he had never thought about pursuing a professional acting career. Steve wanted to be a hockey player and lawyer but got a degree in history. Early in his performing career, Carell joined a touring children’s theater company, where he performed onstage. The actor had also starred in a few commercials and appeared in some TV shows until signing a deal with NBC to star in “The Office” in 2005.
Interesting and fun facts
- He wanted to become a professional hockey player in childhood.
- The actor can play the fife.
- The star worked as a mailman for four months and claimed that this job was the hardest in his life.
- Steve is an actor who borrowed his voice to Gru from “Despicable Me” and Hammy from “Over the Hedge.”
- He was not the first choice to play Michael Scott in “The Office.”