Tim Canterbury

Tim Canterbury
Biographical Information
Gender	Male
Born	1971
Professional Information
Occupation	Sales Representative (Formerly) Senior Sales Representative
Production Information
First	Downsize
Last	Christmas Special, Part 2
Portrayed by	Martin Freeman

Tim Canterbury is a fictional character played by Martin Freeman in the BBC sitcom The Office.  He is a funny, friendly, yet unmotivated and unsatisfied sales representative at the Slough branch of paper giant Wernham-Hogg.  Tim's American equivalent is Jim Halpert.

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What is Tim Canterbury's role at Wernham-Hogg in The Office UK?

In the BBC sitcom The Office, Tim Canterbury, played by Martin Freeman, is a sales representative at Wernham-Hogg's Slough branch. His wit and friendliness contrast with his boss, David. Despite his life and job dissatisfaction, he stays in his role, often voicing his discontent. He later becomes a Senior Sales Representative, taking his job more seriously.

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Who is Tim Canterbury's American equivalent in The Office?

In the American version of 'The Office', the character equivalent to Tim Canterbury from the UK version is Jim Halpert. Both play the role of sales representatives in their respective shows.

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Why did Tim Canterbury drop out of university in The Office UK?

In The Office UK, Tim Canterbury abandoned his university aspirations, leading to a sense of disillusionment and disappointment, due to the tediousness of his work in Slough.

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Who plays the character of Tim Canterbury in The Office UK?

Martin Freeman portrays the character of Tim Canterbury, a sales representative at a paper company, in The Office UK.

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Character Overview

Tim is an affable 30-year-old underachiever who still lives with his parents.  He went to university for a year before dropping out, but hopes to go back and finish a psychology degree some day.  Tim feels listless and uninspired at Wernham-Hogg, but is too insecure to take action. He amuses himself by flirting with the lovely blond receptionist, Dawn Tinsley, and playing constant pranks on his office nemesis, Gareth Keenan.

Series 1

Tim is a salesman at the Wernham Hogg Company. He hates his job, however he likes to flirt with Dawn Tinsley, and although they are only friends, it is obvious that they have more feelings for each other.