Famous Postal Employees: Steve Carell (April 2025)

Actor/Comedian, Steve Carell was a Rural Mail Carrier in Littleton, MA (1985)

Steve Carell has not appeared on a postage stamp but the character “Gru” from the Despicable Me sereies of movies was voiced by Carell has been featured a couple times.

Steve Carell, born Steven John Carell on August 16, 1962, in Concord, Massachusetts, During a 60-minutes interview in 2014, Carell shared that to get the money to move to Chicago to start his acting career he worked as a rural mail carrier in Littleton, MA. He siad that is was the hardest job he ever had.

Carell is an American actor, comedian, writer, and producer. He gained widespread recognition for his role as Michael Scott on the NBC sitcom “The Office” (2005–2011, 2013), which earned him a Golden Globe Award. Carell’s career began with performances on “The Dana Carvey Show” and as a correspondent on “The Daily Show with Jon Stewart” (1999–2005).

Carell has starred in numerous comedy films, including “Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy” (2004), “The 40-Year-Old Virgin” (2005), “Evan Almighty” (2007), and “Crazy, Stupid, Love” (2011). He has also voiced characters in animated films such as “Despicable Me” (2010–present) and “Horton Hears a Who!” (2008).

In addition to his comedic roles, Carell has taken on dramatic roles, earning critical acclaim for his performances in “Foxcatcher” (2014), “The Big Short” (2015), and “Beautiful Boy” (2018). He has received multiple award nominations, including an Academy Award nomination for “Foxcatcher.”

Carell continues to work in both television and film, showcasing his versatility as an actor and his ability to excel in both comedic and dramatic roles.

The hardest job Steve Carell’s ever had…

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