Dwight Kurt Schrute III is a character in The Office (U.S.) portrayed by Rainn Wilson. He was a salesman and the assistant 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. 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 and then in Season 9 becomes the regional manager. The character is based on Gareth Keenan of the original British version of the show, who was played by actor Mackenzie Crook.
