Who is David Wallace in The Office?

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Who is David Wallace in The Office?
David Wallace in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


David Wallace is a recurring character portrayed by Andy Buckley in The Office. The character first appeared in the sixteenth episode of the second season titled, “Valentine’s Day.” He is introduced as Dunder Mifflin's new chief financial officer. He is named after John Krasinski's favorite author, David Foster Wallace.


In 2012 (Season 8), he purchased Dunder Mifflin from Sabre International after succeeding Randall as CFO from 2005 to 2009 (Seasons 2–6).


Who is David Wallace in The Office?


Who is David Wallace in The Office?
David Wallace in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


David Wallace is a fictional character in The Office portrayed by the American actor Andy Buckley. Wallace is introduced as the new chief financial officer of Dunder Mifflin. Instead of just using his first name, the other characters nearly always address him by his full name, "David Wallace." At the corporate offices in New York, his character is introduced as a wealthy executive who has a lavish suburban home, a wife named Rachel, and two children: a son and a daughter.


David accepts and understands the differences and shortcomings of Regional Manager Michael Scott, despite leading a different lifestyle from the people of the Scranton branch. He also values staff colleagues Jim Halpert and Toby Flenderson. In the sixth season, after Sabre absorbs Dunder Mifflin, he is dismissed. Later, he sells to the U.S. military his patent for a toy vacuum named "Suck It" for $20 million. He then buys Dunder Mifflin for an undisclosed amount of money and takes over as CEO in the eighth season's finale episode, "Free Family Portrait Studio."


David Wallace’s personal life in The Office


David Wallace, his wife Rachel, and their son Teddy ("Cocktails") live in a 5,000-square-foot home in Greenwich, Connecticut. It is reported that he has a daughter in elementary school who was mentioned in "Secret Santa". Michael confesses that to contact David in an emergency, he will pose as Wallace's daughter. Wallace enjoys playing basketball and soaking in his hot tub.


Who plays David Wallace in The Office?


Who is David Wallace in The Office?
David Wallace in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


The American actor and former stockbroker, Andy Buckley plays David Wallace in the American comedy series The Office.


Buckley began his career in the industry when he appeared in 1997 music videos, "What if it's You" and "I'd Rather Ride Around with You," by country music artist Reba McEntire. Later, he went on to appear in “The Office” from 2006 to 2013. He had been working at Merrill Lynch as a financial advisor at the time of his first appearance, and his experience with corporate finance was a key factor in his casting. During his recurring role on The Office, he kept working full-time in the finance industry.


Also read: Who Is Toby in the Office?

FAQs about David Wallace in The Office

A. In 2012 (Season 8), Wallace purchased Dunder Mifflin from Sabre International after succeeding Randall as CFO from 2005 to 2009 (Seasons 2–6).

A. David Wallace’s patent was for a toy vacuum named "Suck It". 

A. No, Dunder Mifflin is a fictional company in the American comedy series The Office.

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