| Birth name | Nancy Walls |
|---|---|
| Birth date | July 19, 1966 (age 60) |
| Birth place | Cohasset, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Boston College |
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| Years active | 1995–present |
| Spouse | Steve Carell (m. August 5, 1995) |
Nancy Walls Carell (born July 19, 1966[1]) is an American actress, comedian, and writer best known for her work on Saturday Night Live, The Daily Show, and The Office. In 2016, she co-created the TBS comedy series Angie Tribeca with her husband, Steve Carell.
Early life and education
Carell () was born in Cohasset, Massachusetts.[2] She graduated from Boston College in 1988. As a college student, she was a member of the improvisational troupe "My Mother's Fleabag".[3]
Career
Carell got her start in comedy at The Second City in Chicago and, like many of the troupe's alumni, went on to join the cast of Saturday Night Live (1995–1996), where she was best known for her impression of CNN anchor Bobbie Battista.[4] She later held a correspondent position on the satirical TV news program The Daily Show.[5] She voiced the character of Helen Goode on the Mike Judge-created animated series The Goode Family on ABC,[6] where she was credited for the first time as Nancy Carell instead of Nancy Walls. Carell occasionally guest-starred on The Office, which starred her husband, Steve Carell, until 2013, as Carol Stills, a real estate agent and former girlfriend of her husband's character, Michael Scott. She also had a brief appearance in the movie Bridesmaids.[7]
Carell and her husband, Steve, created the TBS comedy series Angie Tribeca starring Rashida Jones. The series premiered on January 17, 2016.
Personal life
Carell is married to actor and comedian Steve Carell, whom she met when she was a student in an improvisation class he was teaching at Second City.[8] They have two children, Elisabeth and John.[9]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Anger Management | Flight Attendant | |
| 2005 | The 40-Year-Old Virgin | Health Clinic Counselor[10] | |
| 2011 | Bridesmaids | Helen's Tennis Partner | |
| 2012 | Seeking a Friend for the End of the World | Linda |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995–1996; 2008; 2018 | Saturday Night Live | Various characters | Main role (season 21) Guest (season 33, 44) 19 episodes |
| 1998 | LateLine | Jill | Episode: "Pearce's New Buddy" |
| 1999 | Random Play | Various characters | 3 episodes |
| 1999–2002; 2015 | The Daily Show | Herself (correspondent) | 90 episodes |
| 2005–2006; 2010–2011; 2013 | The Office | Carol Stills | Recurring role (season 2–3) Guest (season 7, 9) 8 episodes |
| 2007 | The Naked Trucker and T-Bones Show | Marcia | Episode: "T-Bones TV" |
| 2009 | The Goode Family | Helen Goode (voice) | Main role; 13 episodes |
| 2012 | Georgia | Davinia | Episode: "Hello, I'm Davinia" |
| 2016 | Angie Tribeca | Katie Perry | Recurring role (season 1–2) 2 episodes Also co-creator, executive producer and writer |
| 2026 | Rooster | Susan Riggs | 2 episodes |
References
- ^ "Today's Birthdays". Melbourne Herald Sun. July 19, 2013. p. 63.
Edgar Degas, French artist (1834-1917); Brian May, English rock musician (1947-); Garth Nix, Australian author (1963-); Nancy Carell (pictured), US actress (1966-).
- ^ "Community of the Week: Cohasset". The Boston Globe. 2008-08-17. p. H7. Retrieved 2026-05-19.
Nancy Walls, who was born in the town on July 19, 1966...
- ^ Wright, Megh. "Saturday Night's Children: Nancy Walls (1995-1996)". SplitSider. The Awl. Archived from the original on November 6, 2014. Retrieved 6 November 2014.
- ^ "Nancy Carell Biography". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "The Definitive Ranking of All of the Daily Show Correspondents". VH1. Archived August 12, 2022 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "The Goode Family". Fox News. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ "Who is Steve Carell's Wife? Nancy Carell Looks Familiar for Good Reason". Bustle. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
- ^ Lipworth, Elaine (June 28, 2013). "Steve Carell: My family values". The Guardian
- ^ "Nancy and Steve Carell Marriage Profile". About.com. Retrieved 22 August 2015.[dead link]
- ^ "40-Year-Old Virgin' turns 10: Watch 6 of Steve Carell's funniest film clips". Today. 19 August 2015. Retrieved 22 August 2015.
External links
- Nancy Carell at IMDb