Dwight Schrute

Dwight Schrute is a fictional character on The Office played by American actor Rainn Wilson (US). Dwight's character was a salesman and the assistant to the regional manager at the fictional paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin before his promotions in later seasons. He also ran a B&B at Schrute Farms, a beet plantation, and, beginning in Season 7, the business park where Dunder Mifflin is located. He was well-known for his lack of social skills and common sense, as well as his interest in martial arts and the legal system.

Throughout the series, Dwight attempts to become regional manager of the Dunder Mifflin in Scranton by serving dutifully under regional manager Michael Scott. He was occasionally promoted to acting branch manager for an episode, but he was usually third-in-command after Michael and Jim. After Andy Bernard is promoted to regional manager, he becomes second-in-command, and he does so again in Season 9. Gareth Keenan, played by actor Mackenzie Crook in the original British version of the show, inspired the character. Notably, he is the only character in the show who appears and speaks in every episode. Dwight has been positively received, with Wilson receiving three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of the character.