Office Space - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts

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Fan of Office Space or just want to share your movie knowledge? This topic is dedicated to all trivia and questions related to Office Space

[ken]

During the infamous smashing of the copier scene, Peter never actually strikes the device.

[dustin]

Both of the Bobs wear medical ID bracelets on their right wrists.

[steve]

Smykowski's Lawyer (Rob Newhouse) shares his name with Robert Newhouse, a well-known player for the Dallas Cowboys in the '70s-'80s. The team is based in Texas, Mike Judge's home state.

[sandra]

Although it's never specifically stated as to where the movie takes place, according to their personnel files, both Bill Lumbergh and Peter Gibbons have a 512 area code which means they're from the greater Austin TX area. However, Tom Smykowskis file shows him as having a 281 area code which is in Houston TX. That means that Tom commutes over 160 miles each way to and from work every day.

[albert]

According to their personnel files both Tom Smykowski and Bill Lumbergh hold Bachelor of Science (BS) degrees in physics. And it shows Lumberghs alma mater as MIT.

[chad]

The apartment complex where Peter lives is named "Morning Wood Apartments"

[javier]

All the cast members were unknown at the time and 20th Century Fox agreed to produce the movie only if Mike Judge cast at least one famous name. Jennifer Aniston was cast as Joanna and it allowed Judge to cast each of the other less known actors.

[leo]

Gary Cole (Bill Lumbergh) & Stephen Root (Milton) also worked together on The West Wing (1999) as VP Bob Russell & Bob Mayer respectively.

[ronnie]

Orlando Jones based his character on his niece. According to Jones, his little niece would sell Girl Scouts cookies door-to-door with a poor attitude.

[toni]

Artie Lange auditioned for the role of Milton.