Four years after the original release. The “Pilot” episode was nearly the same as the UK’s, setting up the scenario for an inept boss who constantly needed attention. As the series went on, it veered away from the British structure and plot and continued for nine seasons, whereas the former ran for a total of 2 seasons. Nevertheless, there were clear links between characters, with viewers easily able to identify which one inspired which counterpart across the pond. For Kevin Malone, the bumbling, unfiltered accountant, his inspiration came from Keith Bishop, played by the late Ewen Macintosh, who also works in accounting. Though theories have floated around Kevin’s intelligence, the portrayal (by Brian Baumgartner) showed him to be slow at his job and somewhat frustrating to his colleagues, especially those who worked in the same department.Speaking in an interview for VICE in 2021, Macintosh explained that he brought the original British character to life by channeling characteristics of Nigel Tufnel, played by Christopher Guest in Spinal Tap. He remembered the character always had a vacant expression, accompanied by constantly chewing gum. Clearly, Nigel was the ideal character to base Keith on, as his inexpressive face made for some of the best laughs. There wasn’t a lot of detail regarding Keith’s home life, but with such a short series, it wasn’t necessary for every character to have such in-depth stories. What viewers did know was any time Keith was visible, a laugh was guaranteed.In The Office, his acting was consistently funny, making every take just as hard for other actors to get through. In “Appraisals,” Macintosh approached his scene with the same expressionless face as David was trying to explain a form he had to fill out. Keith put no effort into his answers and had no interest in helping David to help him. The two were going around in circles, with Keith issuing ridiculous answers, such as his weakness in his job being eczema on his feet. Acting directly opposite Gervais, it was nearly impossible to finish the scene. Similarly, Macintosh was on his own in a scene with Martin Freeman, as their two characters muddled through small talk with nonsensical answers from Keith while he ate a scotch egg. Evidently, the more Freeman laughed, the more difficult each take became.
Four years after the original release. The “Pilot” episode was nearly the same as the UK’s, setting up the scenario for an inept boss who constantly needed attention. As the series went on, it veered away from the British structure and plot and continued for nine seasons, whereas the former ran for a total of 2 seasons. Nevertheless, there were clear links between characters, with viewers easily able to identify which one inspired which counterpart across the pond. For Kevin Malone, the bumbling, unfiltered accountant, his inspiration came from Keith Bishop, played by the late Ewen Macintosh, who also works in accounting. Though theories have floated around Kevin’s intelligence, the portrayal (by Brian Baumgartner) showed him to be slow at his job and somewhat frustrating to his colleagues, especially those who worked in the same department.
Speaking in an interview for VICE in 2021, Macintosh explained that he brought the original British character to life by channeling characteristics of Nigel Tufnel, played by Christopher Guest in Spinal Tap. He remembered the character always had a vacant expression, accompanied by constantly chewing gum. Clearly, Nigel was the ideal character to base Keith on, as his inexpressive face made for some of the best laughs. There wasn’t a lot of detail regarding Keith’s home life, but with such a short series, it wasn’t necessary for every character to have such in-depth stories. What viewers did know was any time Keith was visible, a laugh was guaranteed.
In The Office, his acting was consistently funny, making every take just as hard for other actors to get through. In “Appraisals,” Macintosh approached his scene with the same expressionless face as David was trying to explain a form he had to fill out. Keith put no effort into his answers and had no interest in helping David to help him. The two were going around in circles, with Keith issuing ridiculous answers, such as his weakness in his job being eczema on his feet. Acting directly opposite Gervais, it was nearly impossible to finish the scene. Similarly, Macintosh was on his own in a scene with Martin Freeman, as their two characters muddled through small talk with nonsensical answers from Keith while he ate a scotch egg. Evidently, the more Freeman laughed, the more difficult each take became.
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