David Wallace (The Office) facts for kids

David Wallace is a character from the American TV show The Office. He is played by actor Andy Buckley. David Wallace first appears in the show's second season. He works as the chief financial officer (CFO) for Dunder Mifflin. A CFO is a top manager who handles all the money matters for a company.

Who is David Wallace?

David Wallace is a smart and important executive at Dunder Mifflin's main office in New York City. He is often seen as a calm and supportive boss. He helps characters like Regional Manager Michael Scott and Jim Halpert. He also supports Toby Flenderson.

His Role at Dunder Mifflin

As the CFO, David Wallace is in charge of Dunder Mifflin's finances. He makes big decisions about the company's money. Even though he is a high-ranking executive, he often has to deal with the funny and sometimes strange actions of the Scranton branch employees. He tries to keep things running smoothly for the company.

The "Suck It" Invention

Later in the series, David Wallace loses his job at Dunder Mifflin. But he doesn't give up! He invents a special toy vacuum cleaner called "Suck It." This invention becomes very successful. He sells the patent (the legal right to his invention) to the U.S. military. This deal earns him a lot of money, about $20 million.

Becoming CEO

With his new wealth, David Wallace decides to buy Dunder Mifflin. This happens in the eighth season of the show. After buying the company, he becomes the new CEO. A CEO is the highest-ranking person in a company. This means he is now in charge of the entire Dunder Mifflin company.

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  Andy Buckley, the actor who plays David Wallace