Nick Offerman
17, April 2026.
Entertainment
Offerman began his career in theater before moving into television and film. He appeared in guest roles on shows like ER, The West Wing, Will & Grace, and George Lopez before his breakout role.
He became widely known for portraying Ron Swanson on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation (2009–2015), a role that earned a Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy.
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Appeared in Fargo (FX), Pam & Tommy, and The Last of Us (HBO), winning a Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for The Last of Us.
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Acted in films like The Kings of Summer, Me and Earl and the Dying Girl, The Founder, and Hearts Beat Loud.
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Voice roles include parts in The Lego Movie franchise and other animated films.
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Upcoming and recent projects include Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and historical roles like Chester Arthur in Death by Lightning.
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Offerman is also a skilled woodworker and runs the Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles.
He’s a New York Times bestselling author, with books including:
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Paddle Your Own Canoe
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Gumption
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Good Clean Fun
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Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
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The Greatest Love Story Ever Told (co-written with his wife)
He co-hosted and was executive producer of the NBC crafting series Making It with Amy Poehler, earning multiple Emmy nominations as a host.
