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Brian Baumgartner Biography

Birth Name:Brian Bruce Baumgartner

Birth Place:Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Profession Actor, Director, Soundtrack

Fast Facts

  • Supports the Lili Claire Foundation, an organization that helps children living with neurogenetic disorders, and does work with the Make-A-Wish Foundation
  • Graduated from SMU in Dallas with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in acting, after attending the renowned Westminster Schools in Atlanta
  • Served as the Artistic Director at the Hidden Theatre in Minnesota, where he received numerous awards for artistic excellence
  • Most recognized for his role as Kevin Malone in "The Office․"
  • Uses a monotone voice for his role as Kevin in "The Office" despite have a different voice in real life
  • Suffered a sports injury in junior high which shifted his attention to acting
  • Was in the same high school choral group at the Westminster Schools in Atlanta with actor Ed Helms, who would later co-star with him in "The Office․"

Awards

  • 2006Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2007Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2007Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Broadband Program - Comedy: winner
  • 2007Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: winner
  • 2007TV Guide Award-Favorite Ensemble: winner
  • 2008Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: winner
  • 2008Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2008Future Classic Award-: winner
  • 2009Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2009Gold Derby TV Award-Ensemble of the Year: nominated
  • 2010Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2011Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2012Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated
  • 2013Actor-Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy Series: nominated