Who is Stanley in The Office?​

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Who is Stanley in The Office?​
Stanley Hudson in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


Stanley Hudson is a fictional character in the American comedy series, The Office. He is portrayed by Leslie David Baker. He works at Dunder Mifflin Scranton as a salesperson and is seated across from Phyllis Vance.


Based on the BBC series The Office, which ran from 2001 to 2003 and was developed by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, The Office is an American mockumentary comedy television series. With nine seasons and 201 episodes, the sitcom ran from March 24, 2005, to May 16, 2013, and it depicted the daily lives of office workers at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company's Scranton, Pennsylvania, branch.


Who is Stanley in The Office?


Who is Stanley in The Office?​
Stanley Hudson in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


In the series, Stanley is approaching the end of his career as a senior salesman. He had to deal with discrimination at work ever since he was employed by Dunder Mifflin as their first "urban" worker in 1989, and he eventually came to tolerate it almost to the point of indifference. He doesn't care about anything that occurs in the office under Michael's leadership since he doesn't genuinely care about Michael or his management.


He leaves the office at five o'clock, sometimes earlier. Stanley violates several conventions, including the fact that he was the first Black employee to be employed by Dunder Mifflin (in 1989), that he cheats on his wife with two women, and that he is never seen without a puzzle magazine at meetings or occasionally at his desk.


Stanley may give the impression of being slower, but he is actually a very successful salesman who hits his commission cap early. As a result, he has a lot of free time, which he uses to read adventure literature. He eagerly awaits his retirement and will take any chance to remove himself from the dull routine of his work.


Who plays Stanley in The Office?


Who is Stanley in The Office?​
Stanley Hudson in The Office (Source: Screengrab from the show)


The American actor Leslie David Baker plays the character of Stanley Hudson in the series. He is best known for this role and won two Screen Actors Guild Awards for the same. His acting was hailed as "a standout" on the show, and "his monotone voice and calm demeanor played well against the off-the-wall nature of many of the other characters."


Also read: Who Played Nellie in the Office?

FAQs about Stanley in The Office

During the conclusion of the series, Stanley enjoys his retirement in Florida.

No, Stanley is a recurring character in the American comedy series, The Office.

Stanley is a senior salesman at Dunder Mifflin.

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