The Office had quite a few directors that may surprise you…
The hit television show “The Office” has become such a part of pop culture that some identify it as a personality trait. Given the popularity of the series and the following that still surrounds the show, it may be a surprise to some that the series attracted quite a few celebrity directors. Here are ten directors of episodes of “The Office” that many of you would not have expected.
Joss Whedon
Known for: Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Marvel’s Avengers, and Avengers: Age of Ultron
Episodes of The Office Directed: Business School, Branch Wars
Paul Feig
Known for: Ghostbusters (2016) and Bridesmaids
Episodes of The Office Directed: Office Olympics, Halloween, Performance Review, Email Surveillance, Survivor Man, Dinner Party, Goodbye, Toby, Weight Loss, The Surplus, Moroccan Christmas, New Boss, Dream Team, Niagara, Goodbye, Michael
Jon Favreau
Known for: Iron Man, Iron Man 2, Elf
Episodes of The Office Directed: Moving On
J.J. Abrams
Known for: Star Trek, Star Trek Into Darkness, Star Wars Episode VII: The Force Awakens
Episodes of The Office Directed: Cocktails
Harold Ramis
Known for: Caddyshack and Groundhog Day
Episodes of The Office Directed: A Benihana Christmas, Safety Training, Beach Games, The Delivery
Amy Heckerling
Known for: Clueless and Fast Times at Ridgemont High
Episodes of The Office Directed: Hot Girl
Jason Reitman
Known for: Juno, Up In The Air, Thank You For Smoking
Episodes of The Office Directed: Local Ad, Frame Toby
Bryan Cranston
Known for: Breaking Bad, Malcom in the Middle
Episodes of The Office Directed: Work Bus
Reginald Hudlin
Known for: Boomerang, House Party
Episodes of The Office Directed: Koi Pond
Marc Webb
Known for: 500 Days of Summer, The Amazing Spider-Man, The Amazing Spider-Man 2
Episodes of The Office Directed: Manager and Salesman