1. David Brent

David Brent is a fictional character from the British television series "The Office," created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant. He serves as the bumbling, overconfident regional manager of a paper company, displaying a mix of cluelessness and misguided ambition. Brent is known for his cringe-worthy attempts at humor, his awkward management style, and his desire to be seen as a rock star, often leading to embarrassing situations. The character became iconic for his portrayal of office culture and the challenges of leadership, influencing the development of similar characters in later adaptations of "The Office."