Dwight Kurt Schrute III (/ˈʃruË t/) is a character in The Office
(U.S.) portrayed by Rainn Wilson. He was a salesman and the assistant
to the regional manager at the paper distribution company Dunder
Mifflin before his promotion to regional manager in the final season.
He is also a bed-and-breakfast proprietor at Schrute Farms, a beet
plantation owner, and starting in Season 7, the owner of the business
park in which Dunder Mifflin Scranton is located. He is known for his
lack of social skills and common sense, his love for martial arts and
the justice system, and his office rivalry with fellow salesman Jim
Halpert. Throughout the series, Dwight repeatedly attempts to become
regional manager of Dunder Mifflin Scranton by serving dutifully under
regional manager Michael Scott, occasionally rising to the position of
acting branch manager for an episode at a time, but usually served as
third-in-command behind Michael and Jim respectively. He later ascends
to second-in-command after Andy Bernard becomes regional manager. The
character is based on Gareth Keenan of the original British version of
the show, who was played by actor Mackenzie Crook.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.Dwight Schrute is portrayed
by American actor Rainn Wilson. In a Rolling Stone interview, Seth
Rogen said he auditioned for the role. The character is based on
Gareth Keenan of the original British version of the show, who was
played by actor Mackenzie Crook. Dwight Schrute Biography, NetWorth, Height, Age, Weight, Family, Married, Son, Daughter