Steve Carell is an American actor, comedian, producer, writer, and director. He is best known for his role as Michael Scott in the US version of The Office, for which he won a Golden Globe Award and two Screen Actors Guild Awards. He has also starred in films such as Little Miss Sunshine, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, and Crazy, Stupid, Love. Carell has been nominated for numerous awards throughout his career, including five Primetime Emmy Awards and two Academy Award nominations.