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2 Steve Carrell quizzes and 20 Steve Carrell trivia questions.
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There is too much information about Steve to contain him to just one quiz from me.
Average, 10 Qns, casper200405, Apr 10 08
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  Steve Carell is a Funny Man    
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Jon Stewart made us aware of this funny man. Jim Carrey made him famous when he was cast in "Bruce Almighty". I thank both for making me aware of Steve Carell.
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Steve Carrell Trivia Questions

1. Steve had a few guest starring roles on television in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Pick the show he was not on.

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Answer: Melrose Place

Steve had a guest starring role on "Just Shoot Me" during the run of the series from 1997 - 2003. "Strangers with Candy" was on from 1999-2000 where Steve also appeared. Steve was a correspondent on the "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" from the third season (2001 - 2004). Steve was never a guest on "Melrose Place". I think Amanda would have eaten him alive!

2. When was Steve Carell born?

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Answer: August 16th, 1962

Steven John Carell was born August 16th, 1962 in Acton, Massachusetts to Harriet and Edwin Carell. Steve is the youngest of four children. Steve's original surname was shortened from Caroselli to Carell.

3. In 2003, Steve appeared in a movie about God where he nearly stole the entire show from the main star. What was the name of that movie?

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Answer: Bruce Almighty

In 2003, Steve starred with Jim Carrey in "Bruce Almighty". Jim played Bruce Nolan, who played along with Steve Carell's character (Evan Baxter). Both were news reporters. Once the news actor retired, both Bruce and Evan tried for that job. "Cellular" (2004) starred Kim Basinger and Chris Evans. This movie dealt with a young man getting an emergency phone call on his cell phone. "Sean of the Dead" (2004) starred Simon Pegg. This Zombie movie was very entertaining. "Blade: Trinity" (2004) starred Wesley Snipes is the final installment of the "Blade" series. This movie had Blade helping to track the ultimate vampire.

4. Steve went to what University?

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Answer: Denison University

Steve studied and graduated from Denison University in Granville, Ohio. This university has notable alumni such as Jennifer Garner (from "Alias"), Michael Eisner (former CEO of Disney) and Hal Holbrook (veteran screen actor).

5. Who did Steve marry in 1995?

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Answer: Nancy Walls

Steve married Nancy Walls in 1995. They met while he was teaching an improvizational class at "The Second City" in Chicago. She used to work on "Saturday Night Live" (1975) which was another great comedy show.

6. In the movie "Over the Hedge"(2006), Steve's character, Hammy said that he liked what food item?

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Answer: Cookie

Hammmy said "But I like the cookie" even after RJ (Bruce Willis) told him that cookies were junk. He repeated this a total of three times within one minute. This must mean he liked cookies. While Hammy did collect nuts, he never said he liked them. Hammy had tried dirt and he didn't like it as it "tasted like dirt". While "Spam" was mentioned in "Over the Hedge", no one really admitted to liking it.

7. Steve joined his buddy, Stephen Colbert on what short lived television show that premiered 1996?

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Answer: The Dana Carvey Show

"The Dana Carvey Show" (1996- 1997) was a half hour show that lasted only one season. The content at times was considered too crude for network television. Steven and Stephen were not in "Men Behaving Badly"(1996-1997), "Melrose Place" (1992-1999) or "Spin City" (1996-2002).

8. Steve was in a great comedy film in 2005 called "The 40 Year-Old Virgin". The movie had a small role for Steve's real life wife. What is her name?

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Answer: Nancy Walls

During the filming, Leslie Mann was married to Judd Apatow, the chief writer of "The 40 Year-Old Virgin". Steve was also the co-writer on this movie. Catherine Keener was married to Dermot Mulroney and Mindy Kaling played Dave's (Paul Rudd) old girlfriend. Steve married Nancy Walls in 1995.

9. Steve first played Evan Baxter in what movie?

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Answer: Bruce Almighty

Steve's portrayal of Evan in "Evan Almighty" (2007) was so hilarious. If you ever get the chance to watch this movie, please do. "Bruce Almighty" (2003) was a movie starting Jim Carrey as Bruce Nolan. He played a news reporter who hoped to become an anchorman.

10. In a role similar to his role in "Bruce Almighty", Steve had a supporting role for which movie?

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Answer: Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy

In "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004), starring Will Ferrell, Steve played a news anchor who was slow witted. He was Brick Tamland, the weatherman. With an IQ of 48, he wasn't one of the smartest people, but in the movie he became one of President Bush's top advisors. "Over the Hedge" (2006) was a computer animated movie where Steve's character played a hyperactive squirrel named Hammy. "The 40 Year-Old Virgin" (2005) was a great movie to showcase Steve's talent. In this movie, he played a nerd who has never had sex. In "Bewitched" (2005), he played Uncle Arthur to Will Ferrell's Jack and Nicole Kidman's Isabel. This film was loosely based on the "Bewitched" TV series which ran from 1964 - 1972 but is still seen in syndication.

11. Steve won a "Golden Globe" award in 2006 for what character?

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Answer: Michael Scott in "The Office"

Steve won a "Golden Globe" in 2006 for his portrayal of Michael Scott in "The Office". He also won a "Television Critics Association" award for his portrayal. Steve was not nominated for his turn as Evan Baxter in "Bruce Almighty" (2003) or "Evan Almighty" (2007). In "Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy" (2004), Steve again stole the show with his portrayal of Brick Tamland but the Hollywood Foreign Press did not nominate him.

12. What is the name of the character Steve plays in US version of "The Office"?

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Answer: Michael Scott

Michael Scott is the regional manager of the Scranton branch of a paper distribution company. He is a sad person with no friends and he is not funny. This character was based on David Brent which was played by Ricky Gervais in the British version of "The Office".

13. Steve auditioned to be a cast member on "Saturday Night Live" but lost out to whom?

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Answer: Will Ferrell

Steve auditioned for the 1995-1996 season to become a cast member for Saturday Night Live. Please watch the "Saturday Night Live: Will Ferrell edition, Volume 1". Even though I think Steve Carell is hilarious, Will was amazing!

14. Steve starred in what 2006 movie that won a "Screen Actors Guild Award"?

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Answer: Little Miss Sunshine

Steve along with Alan Arkin, Abigail Breslin, Toni Collette, Paul Dano and Greg Kinnear enjoyed the "SAG" award in 2006 for Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture. Steve played Frank Ginsberg, a suicidal man travelling across the country to enter his niece in a beauty contest. Steve played a part in the other movies but they didn't win a SAG award.

15. Steve first appeared on TV on a full time basis on what show?

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Answer: The Daily Show

Steve was on "The Daily Show" from 1999 until 2004. He often worked with Stephen Colbert in such recurring sketches as "Even Stephven" and "Produce Pete with Steve Carell".

16. Steve played Yorga Galfanikos on what failed 1997 TV series?

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Answer: Over the Top

The show was called "Over the Top". A few other well known people were on it as well such as Tim Curry, Annie Potts, Liz Torres, Debra Jo Rupp and another of my favourite people, John O'Hurley. The show had Tim Curry chasing his ex-wife (Annie Potts) in New York City. Steve was a neighbour. "The Dana Carvey Show" was on for five episodes in 1996. "Watching Ellie" debuted in 2002. "Just Shoot Me" was on television from 1997 - 2003. This was not a failed show.

17. Steve has been nominated and won a variety of awards. What was the first award he won for playing Michael Scott in "The Office"?

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Answer: The Golden Globe

His friends, Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert "faked" that he had won in 2007 when the character he played in the US won an "Emmy". Ricky Gervais was the true winner. Steve was the winner of the Golden Globe in 2006 for his portrayal of Michael Scott. Steve won an MTV Movie Award in 2006 when he won the Best Comedic Performance for the film "The 40-Year-Old Virgin". He won the SAG award for the ensemble cast for "Little Miss Sunshine". In 2007, he won the Choice TV Actor award for Comedy for "The Office". All in all, Steve is a funny guy.

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