He was born at the University of Washington Medical Center in Seattle.

Rainn actually writes the blogs written by his character "Dwight Schrute" on the website for his show, "The Office" (2005).

Son, named Walter McKenzie born in 2004.

Played clarinet and bassoon in the high school band.

MFA in Acting - New York University, Tisch School of the Arts (1989)

Deadpan character actor famous for his geeky, bespectacled loser, most notably on TV and, more recently, film.

Started out in theater and was a member of the Acting Company for several years. Appeared in "Long Day's Journey Into Night" at the Arena Stage and performed at the Guthrie and Public Theater venues as well.

Originally came to Los Angeles with a theater piece entitled "The New Bozena," a show created off-Broadway.