In an interview, he said that he went to a barber to get "the worst haircut possible". Wilson based Dwight's hairstyle on the style he himself had when at the age of sixteen. However, the casting directors liked his audition as Dwight much better and hired him for the role. Wilson had originally auditioned for Michael Scott, a performance he described as a "terrible Gervais impersonation". Unlike Steve Carell, Wilson watched every episode of the original British series, and was a fan before he auditioned for the U.S. Other actors that auditioned for the part include Seth Rogen, Matt Besser, Judah Friedlander and Patton Oswalt The character is based on Gareth Keenan of the original British version of the show, who was played by actor Mackenzie Crook.Īll original series characters from the UK version of the office were adapted for the US version of the show.
Notably, Dwight is the only character who has both appeared and had dialogue in every episode of the series.Īctor Rainn Wilson received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of the character.įurther information: Rainn Wilson Rainn Wilson portrays Dwight Schrute.ĭwight Schrute is portrayed by American actor Rainn Wilson.
The character is based on Gareth Keenan of The original British version of the show, who was played by actor Mackenzie Crook. Throughout the series, Dwight repeatedly attempts to become regional manager of the Dunder Mifflin Scranton branch by serving dutifully under the regional manager character Michael Scott. His character is known for his love of martial arts and the justice system. His character also ran a bed and breakfast at Schrute Farms, was a beet plantation owner, and in Season 7, the owner of the business park in which Dunder Mifflin is located. Dwight's character was a salesman and the assistant to the regional manager, Michael Scott, at the fictional paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin, before his promotions in later seasons of the show. Dwight Kurt Schrute III ( / ˈ ʃ r uː t/) is a fictional character on the American television series The Office and is portrayed by American actor Rainn Wilson.
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