Steven John Carell is an American actor, comedian, and producer, known for his versatility in shifting between comedic roles and dramatic performances. After beginning his career with the Chicago-based improvisational troupe The Second City, he achieved prominence as a correspondent on *The Daily Show with Jon Stewart*. His international breakthrough came with the role of Michael Scott in the sitcom *The Office* (2005-2011), a performance that earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor and numerous Emmy Award nominations. Concurrently, he cemented his fame on the big screen with successful comedies such as *The 40-Year-Old Virgin* and by voicing the character of Gru in the *Despicable Me* animated franchise. His career is also distinguished by his ability to take on dramatic roles, as demonstrated by his acclaimed performance in *Foxcatcher* (2014), for which he received an Academy Award nomination for Best Actor, and by other films such as *The Big Short* and *Beautiful Boy*.