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Steve Carell is one of the finest comedy actors today, but this was not his goal in mind when he was starting his career. Unlike other actors who knew where they were heading when they ventured into the entertainment industry, he just went with the flow and it took him in a better direction.
Fans will always remember Carell as Michael Scott in the NBC sitcomThe Office, but he also had other notable works such asFoxcatcher,The 40-Year-Old-Virgin,Little Miss Sunshine, andThe Big Short.
Steve Carell Wasn’t Initially a Fan of the Comedy Genre
Steve Carellmade a name for himself as a comedy actor, and through the years, he has proven to be a great producer, writer, and director. Still, many will associate him with sketch comedy and flat-out funny improvisations.
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Interestingly, theEvan Almightyactor revealed in his interview withEsquirethat he did not grow up loving the comedy genre. He also did not find himself funny enough to make other people laugh. At the time, he had to learn the ways because he needed a job.
When I moved to Chicago, I didn’t aspire to be a comedic actor. I just wanted to work, and those were just the jobs I tended to get more often, the comic parts. I kind of ended up doing it out of necessity.
Carell has no idea how he managed to win those roles. He assumed he performed better in this genre than in serious dramatic projects. TheGet Smartactor thinks that most performers go for straight roles, so this leaves more opportunities for those who are brave enough to explore comedy.
He further explained how he never really thought too much about what image or persona he wanted to project once he’s made it to the industry. “I wanted to get experience. I wasn’t too concerned about how I was going to be labeled,” Carell added.
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Evidently, his decision to follow his guts has worked out pretty well. He has built a career making comedy films and television shows, and as perCelebrity Net Worth, he has amassed over $80 million from various projects.
Steve Carell Doesn’t Care What Type of Actor Fans Think He Is
In a conversation withThe Talks, Carell reflected on his job as an actor and how being a comedian shaped his career. When asked if mainly working in comedy films restricted him in diversifying his range, he promptly replied that he has no plans of changing people’s perception of what he does: “If people think of me as a comedic actor or as a dramatic actor or whatever… That’s fine!”
Carell reiterated in this interview with the outlet that he is fortunate and very grateful for getting jobs, so he does not really devote too much attention to things that do not help improve his craft.
Ariane Cruz
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Ariane Cruz is a Senior Writer at FandomWire, majorly focusing on TV shows with over 3,000 articles published. Her love for pop culture and the creative arts fuels her passion to deliver engaging and informative stories. Her daily consumption of films, shows, and books keeps her energized for the day, along with her mission to serve as the bridge between fans and their favorite franchises.
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