Dwight Kurt Schrute III (born January 20, 1968) is a
fictional character on the American TV comedy series
The Office, portrayed by
Rainn Wilson, and based on
Gareth Keenan from the original
UK version of The Office. His character is one of the highest-ranking salesmen at the paper distribution company
Dunder Mifflin, although the series expands on his character as bed-and-breakfast proprietor at Schrute Farms, a beet plantation, and as the owner of the business park enclosing Dunder Mifflin. He is notorious for his lack of social skills and common sense, his love for martial arts and the justice system, and his rivalry with fellow salesman
Jim Halpert. He has at times risen to the position of Branch Manager of the Scranton branch, but often serves as a second or third in command as Assistant (to the) Regional Manager. In the final season, Dwight is finally offered the position of Manager.