Greg Daniels

Gregory Martin “Greg” Daniels (born June 13, 1963) is an American television comedy writer, producer, and director. He is the developer and executive producer for The Office, while also served as writer and director for the show.

He also portrays Fern Widgale, the yarn salesman who lives next door to Michael Scott. In a deleted story line from the episode Dinner Party, Jan reveals that it was she who spray-painted a rude word on the neighbor's dog. Fern's boyfriend is portrayed by writer Lester Lewis. His son Owen (Teddy Wallace) appeared in Cocktails and Sabre, and daughter Haley (Abby) appeared in Take Your Daughter to Work Day.

Episodes Directed

 * Basketball
 * The Dundies
 * The Client
 * Valentine's Day
 * Drug Testing
 * The Coup
 * Traveling Salesmen
 * The Return
 * Fun Run
 * Baby Shower
 * Murder
 * PDA
 * New Guys

Episodes Written

 * Pilot (co written with Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant)
 * Basketball
 * Halloween
 * Booze Cruise
 * Conflict Resolution
 * Gay Witch Hunt
 * Beach Games (with Jennifer Celotta)
 * Fun Run
 * Niagara (co written with Mindy Kaling)
 * Goodbye, Michael
 * New Guys
 * Finale

Appearances

 * Office Olympics (deleted scene)
 * Dinner Party (deleted scene)
 * Finale (in the group picture next to Pam)