What’s he up to? After playing one of TV’s most popular and beloved characters, Michael Scott, Carell has gone on to become one of Hollywood’s most in-demand actors, both in movies and TV.
Carell made his big return to TV in Apple TV+’s The Morning Showstarring opposite Reese Witherspoon and Jennifer Anistonwith his work earning him an Emmy nomination. He also starred in Netflix’s Space Force and The Patientpulling double duty as executive producer for both.
When it comes to movies, Carell has favored dramas, starring in films such as Beautiful Boy, The Big Short, Battles of the Sexes, Welcome to Marwen and Vice. In 2014, he was nominated for an Oscar for his dark turn in Foxcatcher.
Although he’s no stranger to comedies on the big screen having starred in Crazy, Stupid, Love, Anchorman, The 40-Year-Old Virgin and Little Miss Sunshineamong others. He also lent his voice to the character of Gru in the beloved Despicable Me franchise.
Carell is married to Nancy Carelland they share daughter Elisabeth and son John.
