Dwight Schrute

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Dwight Kurt Schrute
The Office character
Rainn Wilson as Dwight Kurt Schrute
First appearance	"Pilot" (2005)
Last appearance	"Finale" (2013)
Created by	Greg Daniels Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant
Based on	Gareth Keenan (British counterpart)
Portrayed by	Rainn Wilson

Dwight Kurt Schrute III (/ˈʃruːt/) is a character on the American television series The Office and is portrayed by American actor Rainn Wilson. Dwight is a salesman and assistant to Michael Scott,^[1] at the fictional paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin, before his promotions in later seasons of the show. He also runs a bed and breakfast at Schrute Farms, is a beet plantation owner, and in Season 7, becomes the owner of the business park in which Dunder Mifflin is located.

Throughout the series, Dwight repeatedly attempts to become regional manager of the Scranton branch of Dunder Mifflin by serving dutifully under the regional manager character Michael Scott.

The character is based on Gareth Keenan from the original British version of the show, who was played by actor Mackenzie Crook. Notably, Dwight is the only character who has both appeared and had dialogue in every episode of the series.

Actor Rainn Wilson received three nominations for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series for his portrayal of the character.