Steve Carell is an American actor and comedian, known for a variety of roles in movies, but best known for his comedy and drama. He also voices Gru, the protagonist of the Despicable Me franchise, and reportedly earns a salary of around $15-20 million for it in recent times. With the recent release of Despicable Me 4, fans have become curious to learn how much he currently makes. Letâs take a look at Steve Carellâs net worth in 2024.
What is Steve Carellâs net worth in 2024?
Steve Carell has an estimated net worth of $80 Million in 2024.
Best known for portraying Michael Scott in the NBC sitcom The Office, Steve Carell is quite popular for his other comedic roles as well. This includes his work in movies like Crazy Stupid Love, Evan Almighty, and The 40-year-old Virgin, among others. Back in 2006, he also won the Golden Globe for Best Actor in a Television Series Musical or Comedy.
Steve Carellâs earnings explained â how does he make money?
This impressive sum comes from Carellâs successful career in film, television, and voice acting. While his exact earnings for the Despicable Me movies arenât publicly available, it is clear that his role as Gru has been a significant contributor to his wealth. His real estate also contributes to a small percentage of his net worth.
Acting
Carellâs income from his acting career contributes to the majority of his wealth. He has been part of quite a few Hollywood rom-com blockbusters like Date Night, Crazy Stupid Love, The 40-year-old Virgin, and Little Miss Sunshine. He earned a salary ranging anywhere between $5-15 million for each of these roles. His highest earned salary reportedly comes from his voice acting for the Despicable Me franchise, for which he lent his voice to the protagonist Felonious Gru. Additionally, for his role as Michael Scott in The Office, he reportedly earned an average of $200,000 per episode with 24 episodes in each season.
Real Estate
Carell and his wife Nancy own a mansion in Toluca Lake, LA, for which he paid $6 million. The mansion stands on the ground which is part of the estate he purchased from the late Jonathan Winters back in 2010. Later, he tore down the home that existed on the estate and built a 6,600 sq. ft. mansion. In 2012, he also sold a former home for around $5 million.
