If after two seasons and 12 episodes The Office (UK) was canceled in 2002, Ricky Gervais And Stephen Merchant – creators, writers and directors of the British version – never imagined that this uncomfortable satire of the world of work would become one of television’s formulas most commonly replicated around the world.
Three years later, in 2005the American adaptation debuted with Steve Carell front and Greg Daniels as executive producer.
Its mockumentary tone, it is black humor and his exaggeratedly human portrait of everyday office life ensured that the series ran for a long time. nine seasons until 2013 and established itself as a cult comedy.
Today, The office is still present in the Streaming global. Its episodes can be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and Star+, a testament to its validity and the enormous nostalgic demand that keeps it on most-watched lists.
In 201 episodes, fiction accompanied the everyday life of the branch employees Dunder Mifflin She recorded every minute gesture, inappropriate comment, romance, argument, and work dynamic with a rawness that set her apart unique within the television landscape.
Carell, Krasinski, Fischer and Wilson, the creative core that set the tone of the series. Photo: NetflixTO twenty years After the premiere, the passage of time not only changed the image of the protagonists, but also their professional careers.
Steve Carell (Michael Scott)
After saying goodbye to the most unstable and lovable manager in Scranton, Carell He established himself as a dramatic actor without losing his comic essence.
Michael Scott, a character who redefined awkward comedy and became a pop culture icon. Photo: IG @stevecarrelllHe alternated between independent cinema, prestige productions and intelligent comedy and expanded his spectrum to include titles such as Fox catcher, beautiful boy And The big short filmin addition to author comedies and animated works such as Despicable Me.
Carell expanded his career with dramatic and animated projects. Photo: IMDbAt eye level, Michael Scott He was immortalized as a cultural icon: his phrases, his awkward silences and his absurd logic became inexhaustible fuel for Memes And Viral compilations who keeps his character alive on networks more than a decade later.
Famous memes from The Office. Photo: Pinterest @EmmxappCarell is no longer just the face of The office: He is a transversal reference in modern comedy and an actor celebrated for his versatility.
John Krasinski (Jim Halpert)
John Krasinski He went from jocular Dunder Mifflin employee to one of the most influential names in American audiovisual.
Krasinski changed his career with directing, action and theater. Photo: IG @johnkrasinskiHis jump like director And Screenwriter with A quiet place established him as a respected creator while his work in Jack Ryan He raised his profile as an action actor and playwright.
He returned in 2025 theater at work Angry Alana move toward more complex and risky roles that reaffirms his commitment to artistic exploration beyond film and television.
Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute)
Wilson He developed an introspective profile advocating for environmental and social causes while continuing to diversify his career between film, television and spiritually-influenced documentaries.
Wilson turned to writing, activism, and audiovisual projects of a spiritual nature. Photo: IG @rainnwilsonparticipated Utopia, Star Trek: Discovery and projects focused on social dissemination. He also writes, produces and gives lectures on the topic Welfare And activism.
Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesley)
Jenna Fischer She left the shy receptionist behind to build a sustainable career in television comedy.
After the success of “Office Ladies,” Fischer combines acting, podcasting and personal projects. Photo: IG @msjennafischerplayed the main role Separate togetherwrote a book about acting and together with Angela Kinseycreated the successful podcast Office ladieswhich became a phenomenon of nostalgia And analysis from behind the scenes.
Angela KinseyAngela Martin)
Kinsey She evolved from a strict accountant to an active personality in networking, podcasting and digital entertainment.
Kinsey promotes the podcast, which brings together some of the cast and has over a million followers. Photo: IG @angelakinseyBesides driving Office ladies with Pam, where they revisit the series episode by episode, taking part in culinary content, brand campaigns and comedy specials.
BJ Novak (Ryan Howard)
After playing the ambitious intern, Novak He focused on writing and directing. He published books and ventured into the cinema Revenge and remained active as a producer and creator.
Novak is dedicated to writing, directing and his own audiovisual projects. Photo: IG @bjnovakHis current profile is more related to behind the scenes than regular acting.
Mindy KalingKelly Kapoor)
Mindy Kaling She became an influential creator: she wrote, produced and starred The Mindy Projectbelieve I’ve never done that before And The sex lives of college girlsand expanded his profile as Star screenwriter.
Kaling is now an important Hollywood creator. Photo: IG @mindykalingHis career solidified behind the camera and set trends in young comedies and diverse representation.
Ed Helms (Andy Bernard)
Helmets took advantage of his visibility in the saga of What happened yesterday? to add family comedies, independent projects and voice work.
Helms’ musical charisma brought comedy to the final seasons. Photo: IG @edhelmsEven though he holds back, he continues asset in specific productions and your own creative projects.
Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Vance)
Phyllis Smith left the lovable sales representative surprised in the drama.
His role in The O.A revealed a different interpretive depth, far removed from the everyday humor of Scranton. As a voice actor, he was also intensively involved in animated films sadness In Intensive.
Smith remains active in singing and theater work. Photo: IG @officialphyllissmithOscar Nunez (Oscar Martinez)
Nunez combined Supporting roles in film and television with recurring appearances in comedies such as On a bench, people of the earth And The suggestionnext to Sandra Bullock.
Nuñez alternates film and television with humorous projects. Photo: IG @carlitoscinesHe is of Cuban descent and today combines concrete projects with humorous content and performances that are linked to the legacy of the series.