Claim: Dwight Schrute was played by an actor.
Evidence: Dwight Kurt Schrute III -LSB- ˈdwait ˈkərt ˈshrut -RSB- is a fictional character on the American TV comedy series The Office , portrayed by Rainn Wilson , and based on Gareth Keenan from the original UK version of The Office.
Rainn Dietrich Wilson -LSB- reɪn_ˈdiːtrɪk_ˈwɪlsən -RSB- -LRB- born January 20 , 1966 -RRB- is an American actor , comedian , writer , director , and producer.