(Young) Michael Scott
Michael Scott is the regional manager of the Scranton, Pennsylvania branch of Dunder Mifflin, portrayed by Steve Carell, and is characterized as a largely incompetent, unproductive, and unprofessional boss who often overestimates his own importance, yet is depicted as kinder and occasionally effective, particularly in moments of genuine care for his employees. He is a deeply flawed, childlike figure whose immaturity, social obliviousness, and desperate need for approval manifest in selfish behavior and offensive jokes, yet he also possesses a profound capacity for empathy and loyalty, forming a close bond with his staff whom he views as family.
