Steve Carell’s Hits and Misses
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Little Miss Sunshine
Carell played it straight as Uncle Frank Ginsberg, a Proust scholar, in this 2006 indie hit. While he wasn’t nominated for an Academy Award alongside castmates Abigail Breslin and Alan Arkin, Carell was praised for showing his acting range. Roger Ebert called Carell’s performance “a miracle in pink-and-blue-striped socks” and an “authentic expression of character.”
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