David Brent

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David Brent is the cringingly self-important, socially awkward office manager from the British mockumentary sitcom "The Office," known for his inappropriate humor and desperate need to be liked.

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Predicate Object
instanceOf fictional character
television character
appearsIn The Office (UK) NERFINISHED
aspiration to be popular with staff
to be seen as funny
cameraInteraction often addresses the documentary crew directly
catchphrase I’m a friend first, a boss second
You have to laugh
characterTrait attention-seeking
desperate to be liked
insecure
self-important
socially awkward
comedyStyle cringe comedy
countryOfOrigin United Kingdom
createdBy Ricky Gervais NERFINISHED
Stephen Merchant NERFINISHED
employer Wernham Hogg NERFINISHED
fictionalUniverse The Office (UK) universe
firstAppearance The Office (UK) series 1 episode 1
gender male
genre comedy
mockumentary
hairStyle short dark hair with goatee beard
humorStyle inappropriate banter
offensive jokes
knownFor awkward jokes
cringe-inducing behavior
inappropriate humor
uncomfortable management style
language English
leadershipStyle inept management
over-familiar with employees
medium television
musicInterest aspiring musician
plays guitar and sings
narrativeRole protagonist of The Office (UK)
nationality British
occupation middle manager
office manager
personalityType wannabe entertainer
portrayedBy Ricky Gervais NERFINISHED
seriesTitle The Office (UK) NERFINISHED
setting Slough, Berkshire, England NERFINISHED
spinoffAppearance David Brent: Life on the Road NERFINISHED
themeAssociation banality of office life
embarrassment humor
wardrobe business shirt and tie
worksAt Wernham Hogg Slough branch NERFINISHED

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Michael Scott basedOn David Brent
Ricky Gervais characterPortrayed David Brent