When after two seasons and 12 episodes The Office (UK) was canceled in 2002, Ricky Gervais y Stephen Merchant —creators, scriptwriters and directors of the British version—did not imagine that that uncomfortable satire of the world of work would become one of the television formulas most replicated all over the world.
Three years later, in 2005the American adaptation debuted with Steve Carell in front and Greg Daniels as executive producer.
Its mockumentary tone, its black humor and its exaggeratedly human portrait of office life made the series run for a long time. nine seasons until 2013, establishing itself as a cult comedy.
Hoy, The Office is still present in the streaming global. Its episodes can be found on Netflix, Amazon Prime, HBO Max and Star+, proof of its validity and the enormous nostalgic demand that keeps it on the most viewed lists.
Throughout 201 episodes, fiction accompanied the routine of the branch employees Dunder Mifflin recording every slightest gesture, inappropriate comment, romance, argument and work dynamic with a rawness that made her unique within the television landscape.
Carell, Krasinski, Fischer and Wilson, the creative core that set the tone of the series. Photo: NetflixA twenty years After its premiere, the passage of time not only transformed the image of its 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 independent cinema, prestige productions and intelligent comedy, expanding his range with titles such as Foxcatcher, Beautiful Boy y The Big Shortin addition to authorial comedies and animated works such as Despicable Me.
Carell expanded his career with dramatic and animated projects. Photo: IMDbBy the way, Michael Scott He was immortalized as a cultural icon: his phrases, his awkward silences and his absurd logic became inexhaustible fuel for memes y viral compilations who keep his figure alive in 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 the joking Dunder Mifflin employee to becoming one of the most influential names in American audiovisuals.
Krasinski transformed his career with directing, action and theater. Photo: IG @johnkrasinskiHis jump like director y screenwriter con A Quiet Place established him as a respected creator, while his work in Jack Ryan He strengthened his profile as an action actor and dramatic performer.
In 2025, he returned to theater at work Angry Alana turn towards more complex and risky roles, reaffirming his commitment to artistic exploration beyond film and television.
Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute)
Wilson He evolved towards an introspective profile committed to environmental and social causes while continuing to diversify his career between film, TV and documentaries with a spiritual imprint.
Wilson turned to writing, activism and audiovisual projects of a spiritual nature. Photo: IG @rainnwilsonparticipated in Utopia, Star Trek: Discovery and projects focused on social dissemination. He also writes, produces and gives talks focused on welfare y activism.
Jenna Fischer (Pam Beesley)
Jenna Fischer She left behind the shy receptionist to build a sustained career in television comedy.
Fischer combines acting, podcasting and personal projects after the success of “Office Ladies.” Photo: IG @msjennafischerstarred Splitting Up Togetherwrote a book on acting and, together with Angela Kinseycreated the successful podcast Office Ladieswhich became a phenomenon of nostalgia y analysis from behind the scenes.
Angela Kinsey (Angela Martin)
Kinsey She went from a strict accountant to an active figure in networks, podcasting and digital entertainment.
Kinsey promotes the podcast that brought together part of the cast and exceeds one million followers. Photo: IG @angelakinseyIn addition to driving Office Ladies con Pam, where they revisit the series episode by episode, participate 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, ventured into cinema with Vengeance 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 linked to behind the scenes than to regular acting.
Mindy Kaling (Kelly Kapoor)
Mindy Kaling She became an influential creator: she wrote, produced and starred in The Mindy Projectbelieve Never Have I Ever y The Sex Lives of College Girlsand expanded his profile as star screenwriter.
Kaling is today a key Hollywood creator. Photo: IG @mindykalingHis career was consolidated behind the camera, setting trends in young comedies and diverse representation.
Ed Helms (Andy Bernard)
Helms 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 @edhelmsAlthough he maintains a lower profile, he continues asset in specific productions and own creative projects.
Phyllis Smith (Phyllis Vance)
Phyllis Smith left the endearing sales employee to surprise in the drama.
His role in The OA revealed a different interpretative depth, far removed from the everyday humor of Scranton. He also ventured strongly into animated films as the voice of Sadness in Intensely.
Smith continues to be active with voice and drama work. Photo: IG @officialphyllissmith
Oscar Nuñez (Oscar Martinez)
Nuñez combined supporting roles in film and TV with recurring appearances in comedies such as Benched, People of Earth y The proposalnext to Sandra Bullock.
Nuñez alternates film and TV with humorous projects. Photo: IG @carlitoscinesOf Cuban descent, today he combines specific projects with humorous content and appearances linked to the legacy of the series.
