Warren Buffett

Warren Buffett is the longtime chairman and CEO of and considered one of the most successful investors in the world.
==On The Office==
Buffett appeared in "Search Committee" as an unnamed candidate for the role of Regional Manager who haggled over money, playing on Buffett's reputation for frugality.
On the day Buffett arrived to film a spoof video (below), it occurred to Greg Daniels to use Buffett for the show. The scene was written on the spot and recorded during his visit. Daniels said that Buffett and Munger "were both great. Their comic timing is terrific."Sellers, Patricia. "How Warren Buffett got a role in The Office finale." Fortune. May 19, 2011.
==Spoof video==
It became traditional for the Berkshire Hathaway annual meeting to include a funny video involving their chairman. For the 2011 meeting, the company received permission to record a sketch in which Buffett and Vice Chairman Charlie Munger visit Dunder Mifflin.
The show agreed to do the video on the condition that it not be shown to the public. The following description comes from someone who was able to see it at the company meeting.Sellers, Patricia. "How Warren Buffett got a role in The Office finale." Fortune. May 19, 2011.
Buffett arrives at Dunder Mifflin and is introduced as the Oracle of Omaha. Dwight scoffs, "Yeah, I'm Dwight Schrute, the Druid of Scranton."
Michael says that Buffett is "at least 90 years old and runs a company called Berkshire Hathaway that produces all of Anne Hathaway's movies." Buffett corrects him, saying that the company is "a collection of odds and ends. Mostly odds."
Andy brags that he graduated from Cornell, "an Ivy League school," compared to Buffett, who went to the University of Nebraska. Buffet replies, "I got turned down by Harvard. Best thing that ever happened to me."
Meredith suggests, "What do you say we take the 'D' off 'mutual funds' and have a little mutual fun?" Buffet answers, "I should have gotten here earlier."
Dwight realizes that this really is Warren Buffet and says "I look forward to serving as your Number 2." Buffett rejects him.
Charlie Munger comes in. Dwight says to him, "You don't look so tough." Munger threatens back, "There are 18 ways I could kill you right now."
==Appearances==
* "Search Committee"
==References==
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