Known to many for his genius portrayal of Michael Scott on ‘The Office,’ Steve Carell has shown us that he has so much to offer, although he is mostly known for his comedic roles, he can also be appreciated for his performances in more serious roles. Steve is the youngest of four brothers and was born and raised in nearby Acton, Massachusetts.
As a native of Massachusetts, and alumni of Chicago’s famed Second City comedy troupe, Carell gained experience with jobs at the Windy City’s Goodman and Wisdom Bridge Theaters. Following his debut in the 1991 comedy Curly Sue, Carell made a name for himself in television as a writer/performer on The Dana Carvey Show.
Carrie Underwood - Oklahoma
Carrie Marie Underwood was born in Muskogee, Oklahoma, and was raised on her parents' farm in the nearby rural town of Checotah. Underwood had a typical rural upbringing; her father worked in a paper mill while her mother worked as a teacher. Despite her provincial childhood, Underwood performed and sang at her church and local talent shows.
Carrie attended Northeastern State University in Tahlequah, Oklahoma, and graduated magna cum laude in 2006 with a bachelor's degree in mass communication with an emphasis in journalism. It was during her academic studies that she pursued a musical career, eventually becoming the first country American Idol!
Rob Lowe - Virginia
It would seem that some people just know how to age well, and Rob Lowe is one of them. From the early age of four, Rob was already acting; and seven years later, he was a regular on the T.V. series 'A New Kind of Family.' That show was shot down quickly, but Lowe's film career picked up when newspaper and magazine articles began noticing the handsome and sensitive young actor.
Rob was born in Charlottesville, Virginia, and grew up in Dayton, Ohio, in a 'traditional American setting.' He attended Oakwood Junior High School before moving to the Point Dume area of Malibu, California, with his mother and brother. While in California, he attended Santa Monica High School.
Leonardo DiCaprio - California
Leonardo DiCaprio was 14 when he began his career, but it was only after his role in 'Titanic' that his fame reached international heights and against expectations, the movie went on to become the highest-grossing film at that point, eventually making more than $2.1 billion in box-office receipts worldwide, and transformed DiCaprio into a superstar.
DiCaprio was born in Los Angeles, California. Leonardo has said his career choice as a child was to become a marine biologist or an actor, but he eventually chose the latter, as he was fond of impersonating characters and imitating people and it looks like his decision turned out well for him!
Emma Stone - Arizona
Emily Jean Stone was born in 1988 in Scottsdale, Arizona, and lived on the grounds of the Camelback Inn resort for a few years. Stone attended an all-girl Catholic high school , but it was as a freshman that she dropped out after one short semester to become an actress.
Emma was involved in community theater, but when she turned 14, she prepared a presentation for her parents titled "Project Hollywood" to convince them to let her move to California to pursue an acting career. In January 2004, she moved with her mother to an apartment in Los Angeles.