Rainn Wilson

Rainn Dietrich Wilson is an American television and movie actor, director, scriptwriter, and producer. He became a household name in 2005 with his brilliant portrayal of ‘Dwight Schrute’ in the US version of the popular British sitcom ‘The Office.’ Before becoming famous, he struggled for a decade without a proper platform to prove his talent. He then landed small roles in television series like ‘Six Feet Under,’ ‘Law & Order,’ ‘CSI: Crime Scene Investigation,’ ‘Entourage,’ etc. He also appeared in movies like ‘House of 1000 Corpses,’ ‘Almost Famous,’ ‘America’s Sweethearts,’ etc. Wilson was finally recognized for his quirky style of acting and distinctive screen presence. He has also directed three episodes of ‘The Office,’ the sixth season of ‘The Cover-Up,’ the seventh season of ‘Classy Christmas,’ and the eighth season of ‘Get the Girl.’ After ‘The Office,’ Wilson got more opportunities to prove his talent with projects like ‘The Rocker,’ ‘Monsters vs. Aliens,’ ‘Bonzai Shadowhands,’ etc. He was then cast in the Fox crime drama ‘Backstrom’ where he played the lead role of ‘Everett Backstrom.’