It's officially five years since The Office ended and we miss it every day. This is what the cast looks like today.
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It's officially five years since The Office ended, and without it, every day was a little sadder. Luckily we live in a time where we can still watch old episodes to our heart's content, but we still miss the days when new plotlines and stories emerged to excite and delight us.
When The Office first aired on NBC in 2005, many people were unsure how this new mockumentary-style take on a quirky British sitcom would resonate with a wider audience. Well, it turned out to be a sleep hit and went down in history as one of the most successful and popular TV series of all time.
It was thanks to this show that many great actors we love and respect today got their big breaks, including Steve Carell, John Krasinski, and Jenna Fischer, and provided a big break launch pad for other big names like Ellie Kemper, Mindy Kaling, and Ed Helmes.
It's been a while since our dear friends from Dunder Mifflin left Scranton for good, but most of them are doing bigger and better things than ever. It's time to see our old friends again.
With that in mind, here's how the cast of "The Office" looked in the first episode compared to today.
20Steve Carell (Michael Scott)
Steve Carell began his tenure as Michael Scott on The Office a year after the release of Anchorman: The Legend of Ron Burgundy, in which he played the oddball Brick Tamland who made us all fall in love with the lamp.
Carell's role as Brick Tamland on "Anchorman" was an example of the kind of comedic supporting roles the actor got before the start of "The Office," but then in 2005 when Carell landed his roles as Michael Scott, the well-known jester As the boss of a paper company, he became famous almost immediately.
Steve Carell received six Emmy nominations for his role as Scott, the best and baddest boss in the world, and received praise for his genius as a comedic lead.
Following his success on The Office, Carell has starred in numerous films including The 40 Year Old Virgin, Crazy, Stupid, Love and provided the voice of popular cartoon character Gru in the multi-billion dollar Despicable Me franchise.
Since the end of The Office, Carell has also received an Oscar nomination for his work on Foxcatcher, recognition for his role in the Oscar-winning film The Big Short, and Golden Globe recognition for his role in Battle of the sexes".
19 Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute)
Rainn Wilson's eccentric character, The Office's Dwight Schrute, is easily one of the most memorable characters of the entire series, whose interests fall squarely into the three B categories: "Bears, Beets, Battlestar Galactica."
Before Rainn Wilson brought the legend of Dwight Schrute to life in The Office, he was best known for his recurring role on Six Feet Under, playing the character Arthur Martin. However, it was his ability to bring incredible comedy to his role as brown-nosed weirdo Dwight Schrute that really caught people's attention. His role on The Office really showed how talented he was as a comedic actor, and since his debut on the office sitcom, Rainn Wilson has shared his unique sense of humor in shows like Adventure Time, Backstrom, and as the voice of Gargamel proved. in The Smurfs: The Lost Village.
As proof that he's not just a great actor, Rainn Wilson has also started his own digital media company called SoulPancake and also wrote and published an autobiography in 2015 titled The Bassoon King.
Most recently, Wilson starred in Star Trek: Discovery and has several other projects in the works that will wrap up this year and next.
18 John Krasinski (Jim Halpert)
John Krasinski's portrayal of the lovable paper salesman Jim Halpert is undoubtedly one of television's most popular characters.
Although Krasinski had appeared in numerous film and television projects prior to being cast in The Office, those roles were mostly minor, as evidenced by his roles in Dreamgirls, The Holiday and It's Complicated. Jim Halpert was definitely Krasinski's breakthrough role, and thanks to his stint as the lovable, deadpan prankster, the actor garnered an army of fans who couldn't wait to tune in to find out how his quiet longing for receptionist Pam was progressing.
In fact, the romance between Krasinski's character Jim and Jenna Fischer's Pam is one of the most famous television romances in history. Her story often tops lists of the most popular sitcom love stories.
Most recently, John Krasinski received critical acclaim for directing A Quiet Place, in which he also stars alongside his real-life wife Emily Blunt.
Krasinski is also working on several other small screen projects, including an adaptation of the Amazon books, John Clancy's Jack Ryan, in which he will play the title character. This new series will premiere in August 2018 and will star Abbie Cornish, Wendell Pierce and Ali Suliman.
17 Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesley)
Jenna Fischer had numerous acting roles in film and television before playing the role of receptionist turned sales clerk Pam Beesly on The Office. However, these were mostly guest and supporting roles, including appearances on "Miss Match", "Employee of the Month" and "Cold Case".
Therefore, the role of the lovable Pam Beesly was very important to Fischer's career and really made her famous as an actress.
As mentioned above, Pam's storyline with Jim Halpert melted the hearts of countless viewers, and her kindness and graciousness made her an instant favorite with virtually everyone who watched the show. Pam and Jim's legacy has endured well beyond the end of The Office, and the emotional weight of the two characters' journey together throughout the series has been one of the series' most enduring qualities.
Shortly after her The Office debut, Fischer landed several roles in notable romantic comedies, including Hall Pass, Blades of Glory, and Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story.
All of her film roles were very similar to Pam Beesly's.
Since The Office ended, Jenna Fischer has had several roles in television shows, including You, Me, and the Apocalypse and The Mysteries of Laura, as well as a few appearances in films such as Brad's Status. That year she also starred in the Clint Eastwood film 15:17 Paris and debuted her role as Lena in the television series Splitting Up Together, which was renewed for its second season.
16BJ Novak (Ryan Howard)
B.J Novak played Ryan Howard, the slightly seedy intern who had a toxic relationship with Mindy Kaling's character, Kelly Kapoor. As we watched Ryan climb the corporate ladder, we were amused by the dynamic and questionable chemistry between him and Kelly. This Kelly and Ryan relationship is made even more fun and even a little endearing given that the two actors, Novak and Kaling, have dated on and off over the years and maintain a very close friendship.
Before becoming Ryan the office intern, B.J. Novak is already a well-known comedian and was named one of Variety's Ten Comedians to Watch in 2003's Punk'd.
In addition to his role as Ryan Howard on The Office, B.J. Novak has also appeared in many popular films, including Knocked Up, Inglourious Basterds, Saving Mr. Banks, and The Amazing Spider-Man 2. He has also acted in other television shows. such as Community, The Newsroom and The Mindy Project.
BJ Novak was one of the actors on The Office who also worked as a writer for the series, and since The Office was discontinued he has focused primarily on writing and other business matters rather than acting.
15Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)
Over the years, Mindy Kaling has grown into one of the most extraordinary people in the entertainment world.
Her talents as a writer, director, and actress prove that she is not only a multi-talented individual, but also an achievement to be reckoned with.
Kaling played the boy-crazy talker Kelly Kapoor in The Office, whose obsession with office intern Ryan Howard made us all relate to her on a comedic and sensitive level. However, Kaling wasn't just another great member of the cast. She was also a productive collaborator on the show's writing team and directed several episodes. When Kaling joined the Office team, she was just 24 years old and the only female member of the writing team.
Kaling debuted her character Kelly Kapoor in the episode "Diversity Day," the second episode of the first season. People immediately fell in love with her talkative and romance-obsessed personality.
In 2012, Kaling began appearing as Mindy Lahiri on The Mindy Project, a series she wrote, produced and starred in. Kaling is considered a pioneer as there were not many, if any, shows starring an Indian-American woman before her show.
Kaling has also appeared in many popular films, including the voice of Disgust on Pixar's Inside Out and Mrs. Who on A Wrinkle in Time. She's also starring in Women's Ocean's 8 this year and is working on a comedy called Late Night.
14Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin)
Angela Kinsey played the rule-hungry and rule-obsessed chief accountant Angela Martin perfectly during her time on The Office, and her critical and strict attitude towards her character caused a lot of big laughs. We can't imagine anyone else playing this role the way Angela Kinsey has, and she definitely left a lasting impression on viewers.
Before playing Angela Martin on The Office, Kinsey had only a handful of roles on other television series, but her most notable pre-Office accomplishment was recurring voice work on King of the Hill.
Her breakthrough role on The Office really showcased Kinsey's acting talent, and her love stories with Dwight Schrute and Andy Bernard on the show were great for TV. In fact, Angela Martin's romance with Dwight made for an entertaining juxtaposition with the other, very different, romantic storyline we got to follow throughout the series, that of Pam and Jim.
Since The Office ended, Angela Kinsey has appeared in other hit TV shows, including two seasons of The Hotwives, a parody of The Real Housewives, and the Netflix series Haters Back Off. In addition, the actress also had roles in "New Girl", "Your Family Or Mine" and "Fresh Off the Boat".
13 Ed Helms (Andy Bernard)
The funny Ed Helms got us all laughing with his role as Andy Bernard, the proud Cornell grad with an affinity for a cappella singing. Ed Helms joined the cast of The Office in Season 3 when we met him after leaving Jim Halpert as Regional Sales Manager for Dunder Mifflin's Stamford store.
Though his character received mixed reviews on his debut in The Office and was named one of Vulture's Most Annoying TV Characters in 2011, Ed Helms played the insecure, flattering Andy Bernard with flying colors. His romantic history with Angela Martin drew huge audiences, as did his transition into a relationship with receptionist Erin Hannon.
Much like Steve Carell, Ed Helms spent some of the early days of his career as a correspondent for The Daily Show, but seemed to really find fame when he was introduced to The Office family. In fact, Helms landed one of the biggest roles of his career thanks to his role on the sitcom, playing Stu in the popular and irreverent film series The Hangover.
His popularity and success as The Hangover led to him being offered other comedy roles including films such as We're the Millers, Vacation and The Clapper, as well as roles on many television shows including Arrested Development, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and BoJack Horseman.
Most recently, Ed Helms starred opposite Owen Wilson in the film Father Figures and in the Netflix film A Futile and Stupid Gesture, about the successes and influences of the National Lampoon.
12Paul Lieberstein (Toby Flenderson)
Like no other, Paul Lieberstein portrayed Human Resources Manager Toby Flenderson throughout The Office's run, beginning with the first episode "Diversity Day" in the first season. While many of the series' characters were partially based on the original British version of The Office, Lieberstein's character Toby was a new and entirely original character.
Toby Flenderson is known for his gentle manners and his inability to speak out and express his opinions may have angered some. Her strained relationship with Michael Scott made for some funny moments throughout the show, and it was always entertaining to watch the tensions that developed between the two characters.
In addition to playing Toby Flenderson on the show, Paul Lieberstein has been involved with The Office in many other ways, including as writer, director, executive producer and showrunner for seasons five through eight.
Prior to his involvement with The Office, Lieberstein was a producer on a variety of television shows, including The Drew Carey Show and The Bernie Mac Show, and has served as a writer on shows such as Clarissa Explains It All, The Naked Truth, and King of the Hill.
After The Office, Lieberstein became executive producer of The Newsroom and co-directed an episode of The Mindy Project with his former co-star Mindy Kaling.
11Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Lapin)
Phyllis Smith, who played the soft-spoken Phyllis Lapin-Vance, was not initially cast in The Office. In reality, she was busy working as a casting staff member for the show when she was suddenly offered the role of saleswoman Phyllis.
Again, like Paul Lieberstein's character Toby Flenderson, the character Phyllis has no equivalent in the original British series of the same name.
Though Smith didn't intend to be a star on the show, her portrayal of office worker Phyllis Lapin-Vance is a tour de force.
When it comes to Angela Martin and Pam Beesly, Phyllis Lapin mixes sweetness and motherly goodness with a pinch of vengeance and is a great addition to The Office's dynamic.
After entering the world of acting, Phyllis Smith has built quite a successful career. She appeared in Arrested Development, Trophy Wife and the film Bad Teacher opposite Cameron Diaz, and was an absolute smash, bringing the voice of Sadness to life in the Pixar blockbuster Inside Out.
Most recently, Phyllis Smith had a recurring role on the Netflix series The OA, and we have no doubt that this talented lady will find her way into other big roles in the future.
10 Leslie David Baker (Stanley Hudson)
Leslie David Baker was a popular character on "The Office," playing the aptly named salesman Stanley Hudson. Stanley Hudson was grumpy, annoyed, and totally uninterested in what was going on around him in the office. He wasn't afraid to speak his mind to boss Michael Scott, and he wasn't ashamed of his disrespect towards him.
Baker's character, Stanley Hudson, appeared from the first to last episodes of The Office and his character has been compared to Malcolm in the British series.
However, Leslie David Baker wasn't always an actor. Before landing a role on The Office, he worked as a K-8 special education teacher and holds a B.S. in Psychology from Loyola University Chicago and an M.S. in human resource management. He had several early acting roles on television series such as That 70s Show, Malcolm in the Middle and Scrubs, but his biggest and most notable role to date is arguably as Stanley Hudson on The Office.
Since the end of the series, Baker has continued to land acting roles, primarily on television, including starring roles in Scorpio, Still the King, and Raven's Home, as well as various film roles including Captain Underpants: The First Epic Movie and Fallen. . Stars.
9 Ellie Kemper (Erin Hannon)
Ellie Kemper is easily one of the most loveable and personable people in Hollywood, and her track record as a sought-after actress undoubtedly dates back to her breakthrough role as receptionist Erin Hannon on The Office.
Kemper joined the cast of "The Office" in the show's fifth season when Jenna Fischer's character, Pam Beesly, went to the Michael Scott Paper Company and took over Pam's job in her absence. Erin is one of the most likable characters on the Dunder Mifflin crew, as her smiling demeanor and genuine love for her job are in stark contrast to many of her peers.
Before joining The Office, Ellie Kemper was busy creating comedy in the improv scene and was best known for her hilarious viral skits. However, her role as Erin Hannon really made her famous and garnered a lot of attention. Following her success on the sitcom, Kemper starred in several major films, including the hit Bridesmaids and 21 Jump Street, and a role in Mindy Kaling's The Mindy Project.
Of course, in addition to her role as receptionist Erin, Ellie Kemper is best known today for her incredible portrayal of bunker survivor Kimmy Schmidt on her hit sitcom Unbelievable Kimmy Schmidt.
8 Oscar Núñez (Oscar Martinez)
Oscar Núñez played accountant Oscar Martínez during the airing of The Office, and he performed his role with the rationality and intelligence normally associated with this type of work. Oscar Martinez was best known as the show's gay character, who saw his boss Michael Scott divulge his orientation in the memorable season 3 episode "The Gay Witch Hunt." This story was really very important as Oscar Martínez became one of the few openly gay characters to be featured on network television, bringing diversity to television.
Before joining the cast of The Office, Oscar Núñez was already a fairly well-known comedian and had appeared in shows like Curb Your Enthusiasm, Malcolm in the Middle and 24 before landing his role as Oscar Martinez.
While his role in The Office was arguably his biggest and most successful role to date, Núñez has also appeared in a number of films, including his memorable performance as a dancer in The Proposal, as well as television roles in projects such as New Girl, Benched, Brooklyn Nine-Nine and most recently a recurring role as Father Doug on the TBS comedy series People of Earth.
7Kate Flannery (Meredith Palmer)
Bringing comedy to the office in fairly strong doses, Kate Flannery was a triumph as Meredith Palmer, the cheeky single mom who always had a hilarious comment or a wild prank ready to entertain us.
It was always a pleasure to see Kate Flannery on screen in the office.
Before Flannery landed the role of hard-drinking Meredith Palmer, she was a familiar face in the comedy world, working primarily in improv and stage productions. Flannery also appeared on a number of television series prior to her time with The Office, including shows such as Curb your Enthusiasm, The Bernie Mac Show and Boomtown.
Watching Kate Flannery in The Office, it's clear that she has a particular penchant for portraying a gruff and slightly quirky character, and as such has found success in similarly raunchy roles post-The Office. Since then, she's had guest appearances on a number of major TV shows, including Brooklyn Nine-Nine, where she literally plays a character named Mean Marge, New Girl, American Housewife, and Steven Universe.
Flannery most recently took on the role of director Saperstein in the teen comedy All Night.
6Brian Baumgartner (Kevin Malone)
Brian Baumgartner was exceptional as the lovable but not-so-bright Kevin Malone on The Office. With his wry humor and reserved, outspoken personality, Kevin was a character we all expected to see on screen. This wannabe warehouse worker-turned-accountant was named one of the characters Slate Magazine most excited for the series' return after the 2007 summer hiatus, and we can't blame them, as we all hardly do could expect. that he will come back too.
Although Baumgartner had worked on numerous projects prior to joining The Office, his role as Kevin Malone is certainly the role he is best remembered for.
Before The Office, the actor had roles on shows like CSI: Crime Scene Investigation, Arrested Development, and Jake In Progress, but most of them were supporting roles and cameo appearances.
However, when he landed the role of Kevin Malone, his acting career began to flourish and he was cast in several films including Licensed to Marry, Four Christmases and Into Temptation.
After The Office ended, Brian Baumgartner continued to have success in television roles, with numerous guest appearances on shows such as Mike & Molly, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit, The Bridge, Scream Queens and, most recently , a recurring role in Hand of God as Dr. Olonari.
5Rashida Jones (Karen Filippelli)
Rashida Jones first appeared as Karen Filippelli in the third season of The Office in the episode "Gay Witch Hunt". He then went on to play the role of regional manager for Dunder Mifflin Utica on the eighth season of the sitcom.
Rashida Jones is a household name and before landing a role on The Office the actress had appeared in a number of roles mostly on the small screen including shows like Freaks and Geeks, a recurring role on Boston Legal” and “Wanted”. .
The office gave Rashida Jones much more exposure than previous projects and showcased her talent as a comedic actress.
Her biggest role, aside from The Office, for which she is best known, is Ann Perkins, the charming supporting character of Amy Poehler's Leslie Knope in Parks and Recreation.
She currently stars as Angie Tribeca on TBS.
Of course, the small screen isn't the only place Jones has found success. He also starred in several films including I Love You, Man, The Social Network, The Muppets, and Celeste and Jesse Forever. In addition to co-writing Celeste and Jesse Forever, Jones also helped write the Black Mirror episode "Nosedive."
4Craig Robinson (Darryl Philbin)
Craig Robinson's inclusion as warehouse foreman Darryl Philbin on The Office was great. Debuting in the fourth episode of the first season entitled "The Alliance," Robinson's character was an instant hit with audiences. Seeing his character change when he interacts with Michael Scott instead of other people is a great experience. Watching Darryl go from serious and humorless to goofy and relaxed in a short amount of time.
As we've seen with many of the actors who starred in The Office, Craig Robinson's time on the show took his career to the next level, making him one of the true success stories of the time The Office aired. It is true that Robinson had worked as a television actor and comedian prior to playing Darryl Philbin, but the success and mainstream audience of that role led to his greater fame. Robinson had previously appeared on shows like The Bernie Mac Show, Friends, and Arrested Development, but those were all small roles.
However, thanks to his success on The Office, Robinson has been cast in some notable film and television projects, including Knocked Up, Pineapple Express, Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian, and Hot Tub Time Machine 1 and 2". Other.
Since The Office ended, Craig Robinson has also landed a recurring role on Brooklyn Nine-Nine as the hilarious Doug Judy, as well as a recurring role on the Fox sitcom Ghosted.
3Melora Hardin (Jan Levinson)
Melora Hardin took on the role of Jan Levinson on The Office and made her debut in the show's first season. Playing the role of Northeastern VP of Sales and Michael Scott's love, Hardin provided plenty of laughs on the show, especially when she and Michael Scott bickered over social interactions and career choices.
Before becoming a recurring character on The Office, Melora Hardin had already established a stable and enduring acting career. He made his acting debut in 1978 when he appeared in the television series Police Story. He also had a recurring role on Thunder in 1977 and appeared on many now-classic shows such as The Love Boat, Diff'rent Strokes, and Little House on the Prairie.
Hardin built a successful adult acting career after her many roles as a child star, landing roles on shows as diverse as Dirty Dancing, Quantum Leap, Friends, and Gilmore Girls, as well as appearing in productions for the big screen , including 27 Dresses, 17 Again, and Hannah Montana: The Movie.
Hardin also made it to Shondaland and had a guest appearance on Scandal.
Most recently, Hardin had a recurring role on The Bold Type and has several other projects in production.
2David Denman (Roy Anderson)
David Denman played Roy Anderson, the love interest and original fiancée of Pam Beesly, whose romantic endeavors were ultimately thwarted by John Krasinski's Jim Halpert. It was always hard enough for Roy to cheer himself on when we knew Pam and Jim were going to get together, and his dismissive attitude towards Pam's ambitions would never earn him a good reputation with us.
Before David Denman became Pam's first love interest in The Office, he had already had a distinguished acting career and had numerous accomplishments on his resume.
He appeared in series like “ER”, “Akte
After leaving The Office, Dan Denman starred opposite Ashton Kutcher in the critically acclaimed Steve Jobs biopic and opposite Adam Sandler in the comedy Men, Women, & Children. Unfortunately, it was a critical and commercial flop, but that didn't seem to deter Denman from taking on other roles. He went on to star in 13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi and play Red Ranger Jason Scott's father in 2017's Power Rangers.
Denman has certainly had a varied and interesting career and we're sure we'll see more of him in future projects.
1 James Spader (Roberto California)
James Spader is one of Hollywood's craziest and most eccentric men, and in as many reinventions of himself as there are acting roles, he never fails to entertain and amaze.
Though many suspected the show would fail when Steve Carell's character, Michael Scott, left office and moved to Colorado, the pain of seeing Scott leave was found to have been eased by the addition of the legendary James Spader to the cast. It was obvious that no one could follow in the footsteps Carell had left and there would be no point in finding someone like him. Spader's character, Robert California, was the answer to these concerns as he was undoubtedly the complete opposite of Scott in every way.
Of course, James Spader was already well known before he joined The Office, making him one of the biggest names in the show's cast. The actor's impressive performances include roles in Pretty in Pink, Mannequin, Wall Street, Secretary and many more.
Spader stayed with The Office from 2011 to 2012, after which he was fired. Since then, the revered actor has played the role of the supervillain Ultron in Avengers: Age of Ultron and most recently the role of Red in the series The Blacklist.
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