Who is Kevin in The Office?

Last Modified Mar 12, 2025 03:36 EDT
Who is Kevin in The Office?
Kevin in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


Kevin Malone is a functional character from the American mockumentary sitcom television series The Office. The character is portrayed by the American actor Brian Baumgartner in the series and appears as a recurring character in the first season and as a starring character in the seasons that followed.


The Office's Kevin is one of the few supporting characters who is based directly on a character from the original British version. He is modeled after Keith Bishop, who is bigger than Kevin and lacks musical taste and communication abilities. Kevin works in the Dunder Mifflin Scranton accounting department.


Kevin’s background in The Office


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


According to "The Podcast," Kevin is of Irish heritage, and contrary to "The Delivery," he was not raised in the Scranton area. After interviewing for a position in the warehouse, Kevin was hired as an accountant at Dunder Mifflin because Michael Scott had "a feeling about him." According to a scene from Andy's Play that was cut out, Kevin has a sister who lives close by. He also has a mother who needs to be placed in a home because she is no longer able to live alone.


Kevin’s personality in The Office


Kevin tends to be fairly reserved, although he has a reputation for saying harsh or hurtful things about the other staff members. There are indications of Kevin's inappropriate online behavior, especially with the subject of pornography.


Kevin’s relationships in The Office


Kevin was engaged to Stacy, who had a daughter named Abby, at the start of the show. Kevin proposed to four women, but Stacy was the first to accept, and he was thrilled, even if he secretly thought of her as a backup plan for Melissa Riley, one of the other ladies. Stacy is not widely known. She only ever makes background appearances and never talks on camera. "Chair Model" discloses that Kevin and his partner have split up. Kevin then meets Lynn in "Blood Drive" and they begin dating. However, it is revealed in a deleted scene from "Café Disco" that she only wants friendship.


Who plays Kevin in The Office?


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


The American actor Brian Baumgartner plays Kevin Malone in the series. He won two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Daytime Emmy Awards for his role in the series and its spin-off webisodes.


Also read: Who Is Meredith in the Office?

FAQs about Kevin in The Office

A. No, Kevin doesn't end up with anyone in The Office.

A. No, Kevin isn’t autistic. He once thought that he struggled with mental illness but it later proved to be false.

A. Kevin was engaged to Stacy in The Office.

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