Creed Bratton (character)

Creed Rowland Bratton (claims to have been born November 1, 1925) is a fictional character from the U.S. television series "The Office". 
The character is played by the musician of the same name, Creed Bratton. The fictional Creed is partially based on the experiences and former flower child lifestyle of the real one.
Series writer B. J. Novak has said that the actual Creed Bratton is exactly like the character he plays, except that the real Creed is a good-hearted and likable person.