David Brent is the main character in sitcom 'The Office' .Brent was a boss of a paper company based in Slough. He is around 40 years old. Brent believes he is destined for greater things in life, he fancies himself as a comedian.At the end of the second series of 'The Office', Brent was sacked. In the 'The Office Christmas Special' he is a door to door salesman.Brent made two appearances on the American version of 'The Office.' In both appearances, he is looking for work, but is turned away.