Darryl Philbin
Darryl Mathias Philbin is the Warehouse Foreman. Although he is dry and humorless when dealing with Michael, he seems to be a much more relaxed, silly person in social situations. Being in a position of responsibility in a potentially hazardous work area, he dislikes Michael's disregard for rules or safety, as Michael often disrupts their work schedule and delays their shipments from going out on time. He was promoted from a warehouse worker to head of the warehouse using Jim's old office. He was once married to Justine and they had a daughter, Jada, whom he has shared custody with. He also has a sister, Gywnneth, who was once mistaken for him when Dwight was investigating his worker's comp application. Darryl is a Prebyterian and enjoys feeding squirrels. Jada is incredibly important to him, to the point where he appeared as the U.S. President in Michael's "Threat Level Midnight" film for no other reason than his wish that his daughter would see a black man as president, an effort he sees as a waste of time thanks to Barack Obama. Jada's mother has only been heard on the phone, where it's clear she and Darryl have an unfriendly relationship. He dated Kelly Kapoor. As is also evidenced from numerous episodes such as "Christmas Party" and "Local Ad", Darryl is also very adept at playing the keyboard.Darryl drives a heavy-duty Vortec which is a last-generation GMC Sierra crew cab stake truck for work at Dunder Mifflin, which he uses to move Holly up to Nashua His personal car is also a Chevrolet Silverado, though a recent model. It is equipped with remote start. In season eight it is established that Darryl is dating his ex-wife Justine. He also plays along with Andy's new nicknames, referring to erin as E-dog after she calls him D-Dog. During "The Incentive", it is established that Darryl is dating his ex-wife Justine, although the relationship seems short-lived when she seems to take an interest in an employee of Darryl's in "Lotto". During which, the warehouse employees win big in the lottery and quit their jobs on the spot, prompting the sales staff to pick up the slack and try to get orders out on time. Darryl was originally part of the bet by using his own birthday as the lucky numbers before opting out when Jo promoted him to work in the office. Coupled with Justine's interest in someone else, a despondent Darryl self-sabotages his job when the branch desperately needs new warehouse staff. When he and Andy try conducting a group interview, it ends in disaster when he makes disparaging remarks to Andy's frustration. Darryl tries to get himself fired by Andy, before admitting that he wanted the branch manager job, as he believed it was his. However, Andy, who had asked about Darryl's potential to become branch manager before he accepted, is direct and tells Darryl that he gave up the ambition by not continuing with college courses (under Deangelo's brief management) and prioritizing his personal life over a potential career. Although Andy promises that he can help Darryl continue his education if he chooses, and the two reconcile. Darryl says in a talking head interview that lottery balls won't define his future, but two black balls and he hires a new warehouse crew. Darryl also plays along with Andy's new nicknames, referring to erin as E-dog after she calls him D-Dog.In "Garden Party", Andy hosts a garden party to impress both the CEO and secretly his parents. Darryl overhears a conversation via a baby monitor, where Andy is browbeaten by his father over his job status. He later confides to the camera that he understands why Andy tries to prove himself to everyone. When Andy tries to leave early as the garden party turns into a staff barbecue, Darryl prevents him from leaving by giving him food and in turn, cheering him up.
Darryl Philbin is portrayed by Craig Robinson.
Darryl Philbin is portrayed by Craig Robinson.