Michael Scott (The Office)
Michael Gary Scott is a fictional character on NBC's The Office played by Steve Carell. He is based on David Brent from the British version of the program.
The Office character | |
First appearance | "Pilot" |
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Last appearance | "Finale" |
Portrayed by | Steve Carell |
Gender | Male |
Occupation |
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Family | Mr. and Mrs. Scott (parents, divorced) Jeff (step-father) Unnamed brother Unnamed half-sister Barbara Kevis (grandmother) Luke Cooper (nephew) Four unnamed children[1] (with Holly Flax) |
Spouse(s) | Holly Flax |
Significant other(s) | Jan Levinson (ex-girlfriend) Carol Stills (ex-girlfriend) Helene Beesly (ex-girlfriend) Donna Newton (ex-girlfriend) |
Based on | David Brent |
Michael is the main character of the series being the Regional Manager of the Scranton branch of a paper distribution company Dunder Mifflin Inc. from seasons 1 through 7.
He leaves Dunder Mifflin temporarily to form the Michael Scott Paper Company with Pam and Ryan toward the end of the 5th season and shares a co-managerial position with Jim Halpert during a 6th season arc from "The Meeting" to "The Manager and the Salesman".
In the end of the 7th season, he proposes to HR representative Holly Flax and moves to Colorado to take care of her aging parents, leaving the manager position to Deangelo Vickers in "Goodbye, Michael", to Andy Bernard in season 8 after Vickers becomes brain dead, and to Dwight Schrute in season 9.
Michael Scott (The Office) Media
Steve Carell portraying Michael Scott in the U.S. rendition of The Office
References
- ↑ "The Office: Where Are They Now? Photo: 610066 - NBC.com". NBC. Retrieved January 19, 2019.