Brian Baumgartner

Brian Baumgartner is a celebrated American actor and director, born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1972. A graduate of Southern Methodist University where he earned a BFA in theater, he got his start performing regionally—including at the Guthrie Theatre and Berkeley Repertory—before moving into television and film A-Z Quotes+15+15SenQuotes+15. He gained prominence portraying Kevin Malone in The Office, a role that earned him ensemble recognition with Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Daytime Emmy Award Quote Catalog+3+3+3.

Baumgartner is best known for his portrayal of the lovably awkward accountant Kevin Malone on the hit NBC sitcom The Office (2005–2013). He also directed one episode of the series, and later hosted and executive produced An Oral History of The Office and The Office Deep Dive podcasts, providing behind‑the‑scenes insights and interviews with cast and crew .

Throughout his interviews and public appearances, Brian is often noted for his warm humor and light-hearted reflections. He has said, “I do have a childlike enthusiasm at times. I certainly enjoy life and get pleasure sometimes in childish things.” He also humorously recalled, “I had a shih tzu dog for 12 years … he was my little guy.” And on television production, he observed, “Television is certainly a writers‑led medium. They’re the ones who are there … with directors coming and going.”