| David Brent | |
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| First appearance | 'Downsize' (2001) |
| Last appearance | David Brent: Life on the Road (2016) |
| Created by | Ricky Gervais Stephen Merchant |
| Portrayed by | Ricky Gervais |
| In-universe information | |
| Occupation | General manager Travelling salesman Singer-songwriter |
| Affiliation | Wernham Hogg |
| Nationality | British |
David Brent is a fictional character in the BBC television mockumentary The Office, portrayed by the show's co-creator, co-writer, and co-director Ricky Gervais. Brent is a white-collar office middle-manager and the principal character of the series. He is the general manager of the Slough branch of Wernham Hogg paper merchants and the boss of most other characters in the series. Much of the comedy of the series centres on Brent's many idiosyncrasies, hypocrisies, self-delusions, and overt self-promotion.