The Office is a mockumentary that’s filled with funny, eccentric, and goofy characters. Because these characters have so much personality, finding the perfect actor to portray them is no easy task. However, The Office successfully rallied up the perfect ensemble cast to fill the workplace comedy.
While talented actors like Eric Stonestreet, Seth Rogen, and Adam Scott had auditioned for roles on The Office, the final cast has become one of the most iconic casts on TV. Packed full of excellent actors, The Office has no shortage of lovable and hilarious characters, and the cast members are forever recognized for nailing their roles in the hit sitcom.
10 Craig Robinson Perfectly Embodies Darryl Philbin
The Office’s Darryl Philbin was expertly embodied by Craig Robinson, who highlighted Darryl’s mellow, silly, and ambitious nature. Robinson’s characters tend to give others a hilariously hard time, usually showcasing playful banter with a subtle sense of sarcasm. Robinson’s comedic abilities are seen in both The Office and Brooklyn Nine-Nine.
Robinson successfully turned Darryl Philbin into one of the most beloved characters in The Office, often acting as a reasonable voice amongst Dunder Mifflin’s mayhem. Darryl has some of the best quotes in the show that display his dry sense of humor. Robinson playing the seemingly apathetic Darryl doesn’t stop him from making him a fan favorite.
9 Kate Flannery Can Handle Every Aspect Of Meredith Palmer’s Personality
Meredith Palmer has many aspects to her personality and Kate Flannery successfully showcases her many characteristics. Kate Flannery gives Meredith a lot of range in The Office, not letting Meredith’s intensity overshadow her goofy and easy-to-love personality.
There is nothing that Meredith Palmer can throw at Kate Flannery that she can’t handle, from her inappropriate comments to her chaotic antics. Flannery always manages to sprinkle in a lovable, relatable, and innocent quality to Meredith.
8 The Lovable Angela Kinsey Is Able To Bring Out The Worst In Angela Martin
While Angela Kinsey is a kind and easy-going individual, Angela Martin is quite the opposite. Most actors strive to bring out the best of their characters, but Kinsey convincingly brings out the absolute worst of Angela Martin.
Kinsey focuses on Angela’s inability to work with others and her uptight attitude towards everything her coworkers do. As one of the most beloved actors on The Office, Kinsey is perfect for one of the most irritating characters on the show. Angela isn’t the best-liked character on The Office, but that’s thanks to Kinsey’s excellent portrayal.
7 Mindy Kaling Is Able To Channel Her Perfect Mean Girl Character As Kelly Kapoor
Not only was Mindy Kaling a producer of The Office, but she also starred as one of the iconic characters, Kelly Kapoor. As a well-known comedian, Kaling is perfect for the hilarious role of the ditzy and bubbly Kelly. Kaling even ensures that Mindy’s worst qualities are some of the best scenes in The Office.
Kaling’s portrayal of Kelly’s chatty and somewhat clueless personality helped Kelly stand out in a series full of funny characters. Even though Kaling and Kelly don’t share similar personalities, Kaling proves to be able to channel her perfect mean girl facade and bring fan-favorite Kelly to life.
6 Brian Baumgartner Perfectly Presents Kevin Malone’s Clueless Personality
Poor Kevin Malone tends to be the butt of every joke. Brian Baumgartner gives a naivety to Kevin, which makes his incompetence and charming cluelessness even more lovable. The Office fans have even theorized that, although it seems Kevin is incapable of doing anything right, he’s actually a genius.
With a character like Kevin Malone, his obliviousness can get boring for viewers. However, Baumgartner manages to keep Kevin’s characteristics fun and fresh throughout The Office, perfectly balancing his character’s innocence with his lack of filter. Making sure fans see the humor in Kevin, Baumgartner shows Kevin’s big heart without making it feel forced.
5 Jenna Fischer Gave A Lot Of Input To Her Character
While it’s no shock that Jenna Fischer nailed the role of Pam Beesly, it’s no easy task to play the “good girl” character while dealing with the wild antics of the rest of the cast. Fischer’s ability to bring out Pam’s personality is thanks to her phenomenal acting skills and the fact that she was asked for input on the character, which includes influencing Pam’s dating history.
Even though Fischer turned Pam into one of the most level-headed characters in The Office, she still shows that Pam isn’t perfect. Pam and Jim’s relatable relationship was also a fan favorite of the series.
4 John Krasinski And Jim Halpert Are Perfect For Each Other
John Krasinski brought Jim Halpert to life – the charming, kind, intelligent prankster that stole many scenes in The Office. While fans have seen Krasinski in films like A Quiet Place, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness, and The Holiday, his role as Jim Halpert in The Office is one of his best performances.
Jim Halpert played several pranks on his colleagues at Dunder Mifflin, and this sense of humor quickly turned him into a favorite character. With Jim’s quick wit, his hilarious pranks, and his loving relationship with Pam, Krasinski managed to captivate the audience in every episode of the series.
3 No One Could Play Dwight Schrute Quite Like Rainn Wilson
No one else could express Dwight Schrute’s intense personality like Rainn Wilson did. Even though Rainn Wilson auditioned to play Michael Scott, he is the right actor to display Dwight’s over-the-top attitude and his pushy behavior when it comes to anything Dwight is passionate about.
While Rainn can make Dwight an annoying character, he easily switches it up and gives fans a different look at Dwight’s personality and emotions. Rainn had incredible chemistry with his coworkers and fellow cast members, which fans can feel in the love that Dwight has for his colleagues.
2 Steve Carell Won Over Fans As Michael Scott
Despite many wonderful actors auditioning for the role of Dunder Mifflin Manager Michael Scott, The Office made the perfect choice and went with the 40-Year-Old Virgin actor Steve Carell. Steve Carell is famous for his comedic characters and his ability to deliver jokes smoothly in any scene handed to him.
Steve Carell expertly executes Michael Scott’s immature and silly personality. Michael Scott can be obnoxious, rude, and inappropriate, but Carell still made him a likable protagonist. Even in the episodes that gave fans second-hand embarrassment, there’s no doubt that Carell nailed his role as Michael Scott.
1 Creed Bratton Plays The Mysterious And Bizarre Creed Bratton
It’s hard to top being the goofiest out of all The Office characters, but Creed Bratton makes it look easy. In The Office, Creed Bratton is the mysterious and bizarre Dunder Mifflin employee. Bratton, the actor, made the character shine in every scene he was in.
As one of the most underrated characters in The Office, Creed Bratton impressed fans with his one-liners, his wild backstory, and his random behavior. Bratton’s ability to make Creed likable and interesting – despite the shadiness of his character – is a true testament to Bratton’s acting talents. Ultimately, he nailed his role in The Office.