10 most underappreciated characters from The Office

By D.J. Rivera | Dec 17, 2020

THE OFFICE -- "Launch Party" Episode 3 -- Aired 10/11/2007 -- Pictured: (l-r) Oscar Nunez as Oscar Martinez, Brian Baumgartner as Kevin Malone, Leslie David Baker as Stanley Hudson, Ed Helms as Andy Bernard, Steve Carell as Michael Scott, Mindy Kaling as Kelly Kapoor, Phyllis Smith as Phyllis Lapin, Creed Bratton as Creed Bratton, and Angela Kinsey as Angela Martin (Photo by Justin Lubin/NBC/NBCU Photo Bank via Getty Images) /

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5. Hank Tate

Hank Tate was a talented musician and a decent muffin salesman, but in the end, he was the best security guard that ever worked at Dunder Mifflin Scranton. Come to think of it, he may have been the only one besides Dwight. Nevertheless, Hank’s time at The Office was full of hilarity and fun. The man could make viewers roll on the floor laughing with nothing but a facial expression. His timing was on point, his sarcasm was a delight, and his presence was a welcomed addition to the entire affair. Every Office fan should remember Hank as the legend that he was and the stellar legacy he leaves behind.

6. Jan Levinson

Jan Levinson started out as an uptight Dunder Mifflin Vice President of Sales that turned into a beautiful mess when she dated Michael. But that was not the end of her story as she continued to bounce back no matter what got in her way. After her stint as a candle entrepreneur, she became a Hospital Supplies Director, someone who released a Doris Day cover album, a single mom, and then the CEO of the Scranton White pages. No one is claiming she was perfect or that she wasn’t terrifying at times. But the crazy chaotic beauty that is Jan Levinson can sometimes be under-valued in regards to her Office fandom stock. The Serenity by Jan creator will always be known for her gut-busting resiliency that makes her an elite among other legends of The Office.

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