Steve Carell's 10 Highest Grossing Movies

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Steve Carell is a prolific comedian and actor who started in mainstream media as a correspondent on The Daily Show With Jon Stewart. He became well-known for his popular segments, and he left the show in 2005 when he received the lead role as a bumbling office manager in the hit comedy sitcom The Office. Carell shot to astronomical fame as he worked on the show and began starring in movies simultaneously. His comedic timing and stellar performances made him a household name in America and worldwide. His Top 30 films have made more than $3 billion in total, making him one of the most successful actors of all time.

From starring in critically acclaimed dramas to making romantic comedies that have become classic over time, Steve Carell has a stunning filmography to showcase his notable acting credits.

Crazy, Stupid, Love (2011)

A light-hearted comedy about love and relationships, Crazy, Stupid, Love stars Steve Carell as Cal Weaver, whose wife portrayed by Julianne Moore asks him for a divorce causing a change in his life, as stated by Insider. The supporting cast includes Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, and Kevin Bacon. The movie was a box office success, earning $143 million worldwide.

Date Night (2010)

A movie that combines crime and comedy, Date Night follows a romantic date of a married couple which takes a turn for the worst after a mistaken identity. Starring Steve Carell and Tina Fey, the comedy movie earned big at the box office, making $152 million.

Evan Almighty (2007)

A sequel in the Almighty series, Carell plays the role of Evan Baxter, a congressman who God contacts to create an ark that will save all humans and animals in the world from an impending flood. The cast includes Morgan Freeman, who plays God, and the movie made $173 million at the box office.

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)

The much-anticipated sequel to the Anchorman movie, Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues, is based on the news circle of the 1970s in San Diego. The film has a stellar cast including Will Ferrell, Paul Rudd, David Koechner, and Carell, who dominated the box office with their perfect comedic timing, making $174 million worldwide.

The 40-Year Old Virgin (2005)

The movie that launched Steve Carell to a mainstream audience, The 40-Year Old Virgin, sees him play the role of a 40-year old virgin Andy Stitzer whose life is about to change after meeting a single mother. As reported by IMDB, the movie has comedic elements that Carell co-wrote that have made it a classic and earned $177 million at the box office.

Get Smart (2008)

Playing the lead character of Agent Maxwell Smart of the CONTROL Agency, Steve Carell played an intellectual yet bumbling spy who needs to stop a terrorist organization from attacking. Starring opposite Anne Hathaway, the blockbuster movie became a hit worldwide, making $231 million in sales.

Despicable Me (2010)

Despicable Me showed the audience a different side of Carell as an actor who can bring humor to a character through his voice. According to Collider, he lent his voice to the part of the villainous Gru, who is an evil genius with an unusual accent. The movie was a hit, with the kids and adults making $251 million at the box office, showing the character trying to steal the moon.

Despicable Me 3 (2017)

In the third installment in the hit series Despicable Me, the movie stars Carell in two roles, as the villain Gru and his twin brother Dru. Other cast members include Kristen Bell, Trey Parker, and Julie Andrews. The comedic yet heartwarming tale was another box-office smashing hit, earning $264.6 million around the globe.

Despicable Me 2 (2013)

The highly-anticipated sequel to the first installment, Despicable Me 2, shows Gru as a doting father who falls in love with a fellow agent Lucy Wilde, voiced by Kristen Wiig. As mentioned by Cheat Sheet, the tale about love and adventure was a success, making $368 million, the highest-grossing movie produced by Illumination.

Bruce Almighty (2003)

A movie with a long list of comedic geniuses and acclaimed actors, Bruce Almighty, stars Jim Carrey, Jennifer Aniston, and Morgan Freeman. Carell plays the supporting role of fellow news anchor Evan Baxter who has a small yet memorable appearance. Based on his comedic portrayal that became a hit, he starred in the subsequent sequel titled Evan Almighty.

While Steve Carell had a slow beginning doing minor stints on TV shows, his talent as a natural actor shone in every role he portrayed, big or small. He has amassed a large fan-following through his characters and continues to pursue roles in comedy and drama movies and television shows. Steve Carell will be next seen starring in the second season of the comedy series Space Force.

Sources: Insider, IMDB, Collider, Cheat Sheet