Steve Carell Reveals How He Came Up with The 40 Year Old Virgin (Extended) | The Tonight Show

Steve Carell talks about how The 40-Year-Old Virgin originated from a failed Second City sketch comedy character, reacts to people saying he looks like Alice Cooper and discusses starring in Minions: The Rise of Gru.


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[adamsachs]

I met Steve Carell at a restaurant in San Francisco with my then 4 year old twins. Nobody else was in the restaurant so I brought the kids over and told them it was Gru. He was so nice and spoke to the kids (yes in the voice). I had just bought my son a magic trick and Steve and Nancy asked him to show it to them. So he is as nice and down to earth as the people he talks about in this clip.

[fahadluqman]

I still can’t get the office out of my head whenever I look at him or hear his voice, he’s just one of the living legends out there.

[adrenalinrush]

Michael’s improv classes clearly paid dividends. From Blindguy Mcsqueezy to this Steve Carell guy. Incredible

[JimmyRingz]

He seems like such a great guy. Really love Steve's overall vibe.

[chardak]

I don’t think anyone can dislike this man. He’s just so lovable

[josephjasem]

As much as I love his comedies, he still manages to astound me with his dramatic roles.

[seize]

Steve Carell got the silver fox look GOING ON! This is the look I want as I get older 🔥

[Rotuma]

Steve is the man!!! Just finished rewatching The Office for the 11th time, funniest guy 😂

[Tonyhouse]

I think I’m the only one who loves Dan In Real Life. Steve is absolutely fantastic in it. I laughed, I cried, and I still watch it a few times a year

[jacksonwright]

Met him while he was filming Irresistible and he did the Gru voice for my kids. Such a great guy.

[universalontology]

Steve Carell is the best, man, I remember watching this when it was first uploaded, now watching it back again nearly two years later I'm reminded of his authenticity and kindness

[Kissteria]

Wow, when Jimmy chills out he's actually a decent interviewer.

[kaibe]

Got damn, Steve is aging like a fine wine. What a handsome man!

[yisroel]

Love Steve he’s so down to earth and funny as hell love that guy

[mikeobrien]

I love how Fallon asks Carell about meeting Alice Cooper. As soon as Steve starts to answer the question, Fallon cuts him off and talks about when he met Alice Cooper. Classic Fallon interviewing skills.

[AdanTheFanArtistEngine]

Can’t Wait For Him In Minions: The Rise Of Gru

[laurenj]

He reminds me of that one cool teacher you have in high school that you remember forever

[wanabiyu]

Thank god u guys uploaded an extended version because my god it was such a short interview on tv

[kaustubhpoule]

His just getting more handsome as he ages how's he doing that

[EverlastingEclipses]

theres just something about certain people that you just can't stop smiling and giggly with. Steve is one of those people along with people like Robin Williams (rest in peace) and so many more that i just can't think at the moment