Oscar Nunez


 * For the character, see Oscar Martinez

Oscar Nunez (born November 18, 1958), sometimes credited as Oscar Núñez, plays accountant Oscar Martinez on The Office.

Coming to The Office
Oscar Nunez was a fan of the British version of The Office. After auditioning for The Office, he figured the show would film a pilot and go nowhere. He didn't quit his day jobs in "catering and babysitting" until they were picked up for a second season.

Hiatus from The Office
Oscar Nunez created the show Halfway Home while still working on The Office, and Comedy Central wanted to produce a season. He was unsure what to do, and Ed Helms gave him the advice, "Say yes to everything, let your people [your manager and agent] figure it out." Nunez explained the situation to Greg Daniels, who said, "We'll figure it out."

The problem was solved by having the character Oscar Martinez go on a three-month vacation as a result of the events of the episode "Gay Witch Hunt".

Trivia
Oscar Nunez is known on the set for not breaking character even when everyone else is laughing. He admits that his trick is to stifle the laugh, which comes out as a tiny grunt.