Nick Offerman Biography

(Actor, Comedian)

Birthday: June 26, 1970 (Cancer)

Born In: Joliet, Illinois

Nick Offerman is an American actor, comedian, and writer who is popularly known for playing the role of ‘Ron Swanson’ in the American political satire television series ‘Parks and Recreation’. Offerman was awarded the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy for his work in the television satire. He also appeared in ‘American Body Shop’ and ‘Childrens Hospital’ in the late 2000s and is known for portraying the role of ‘Karl Weathers’ in the black-comedy crime drama television series ‘Fargo’. In over twenty years of his professional career, Offerman has appeared in almost fifty films. He is a prominent voice artist as well. Though he hasn’t played any lead role in films, he has played some important roles like ‘Karl Steele’ in ‘Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous’ and ‘Shlubb’ in ‘Sin City’. He has also appeared in films like ‘The Men Who Stare at Goats’, ‘21 Jump Street’, ‘22 Jump Street’, and ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’. He is popular for his witty sense of humor; this feature of his personality is often reflected in his acting. As a voice actor, he has voiced numerous characters in films like ‘The Lego Movie’, ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’, and ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’.
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Quick Facts

Also Known As: Nicholas Offerman

Age: 54 Years, 54 Year Old Males

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Megan Mullally (m. 2003)

father: Ric Offerman

mother: Cathy Roberts

Actors Comedians

Height: 5'11" (180 cm), 5'11" Males

U.S. State: Illinois

City: Joliet, Illinois

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    What are some of Nick Offerman's most famous roles?

    Nick Offerman is best known for his role as Ron Swanson on the TV show "Parks and Recreation." He has also appeared in movies such as "The Founder" and "Hearts Beat Loud."
  • 2

    Is Nick Offerman a skilled woodworker in real life?

    Yes, Nick Offerman is a skilled woodworker in real life. He owns a woodworking shop in Los Angeles and has written books about his passion for woodworking.
  • 3

    Does Nick Offerman share any similarities with his character Ron Swanson?

    Nick Offerman has mentioned in interviews that he shares some similarities with his character Ron Swanson, such as a love for woodworking and a preference for simple living.
  • 4

    Has Nick Offerman written any books?

    Yes, Nick Offerman has written several books, including "Paddle Your Own Canoe" and "Good Clean Fun." These books often touch on woodworking, humor, and his personal experiences.
  • 5

    Does Nick Offerman have any interesting hobbies outside of acting and woodworking?

    In addition to acting and woodworking, Nick Offerman is known to enjoy playing the guitar and singing. He has also done some voice work for animated shows and movies.
Career
Nick Offerman began his professional journey in the theatre industry. He also worked for various theatres like Goodman, Steppenwolf and Wisdom Bridge in Chicago as a master carpenter and a fight choreographer besides acting. After making a few small appearances in films and television shows like ‘ER’, ‘Profiler’, ‘Going All the Way’, and ‘Treasure Island’, Offerman was featured in ‘Will & Grace’ where he met his future wife Megan Mullally. He later played some small roles in ‘24’, ‘NYPD Blue’, ‘George Lopez’, and ‘Gilmore Girls’ through the mid-2000s. During that time, he also appeared in films like ‘Cursed,’ ‘Wristcutters: A Love Story’, and ‘3 lbs’.
He appeared alongside Benicio Del Toro, Mickey Rourke, Bruce Willis, Clive Owen and Jessica Alba in the 2005 American neo-noir crime anthology film ‘Sin City’. He portrayed the character of ‘Karl Steele’ in the comedy film ‘Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous’.
Offerman appeared as ‘Rob’ in the American comedy series ‘American Body Shop’ in 2007. A year later, he was signed to play the role of ‘Chance Briggs’ in the series ‘Childrens Hospital’ which played till 2015. He was offered the role of ‘Ron Swanson’ by Michael Schur and Greg Daniels, the creators of the American political satire television sitcom ‘Parks and Recreation’. Offerman’s performance was much appreciated by the audience and he became a big reason for the show’s success. His presence and physical humor were unique. He won the TCA Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy in 2011 and had been nominated for the same award the previous year. He also earned a nomination at the Critics' Choice Television Award for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series in 2011. From 2013 to 2015, he worked as an executive producer for the American adult animated series ‘Axe Cop’ in which he also voiced the lead character.
Offerman is also known for his voice roles in the film industry. He has worked in ‘The Lego Movie’ as the voice of ‘MetalBeard’. He voiced ‘George’ in ‘Ernest & Celestine’, ‘Mike’ in ‘Hotel Transylvania 2’, ‘Gavin’ in ‘Ice Age: Collision Course’, and ‘Raymond’ in My Life as a Courgette’. He is now due to appear in the second part of the ‘Lego Movie’ in 2019.
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Personal Life
Nicholas Offerman was born in Joliet, Illinois, on June 26, 1970, to Cathy Roberts, a nurse by profession, and Ric Offerman, a junior high school teacher. He enrolled at the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign and received his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1993.
He met Megan Mullally, a comedian, and actress by profession, at the set of ‘The Berlin Circle’ and later they married on September 20, 2003. Offerman is known for his hobby of making boats. He also has released three semi-autobiographies, ‘Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living’, ‘Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers’, and ‘Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop’.
Facts About Nick Offerman
Nick Offerman is an accomplished woodworker and even has his own woodworking shop in Los Angeles where he creates custom pieces.
He is a talented musician and has played the saxophone since he was a child.
Nick Offerman is a strong advocate for environmental conservation and has been involved in various projects to promote sustainability.
Nick Offerman is known for his dry sense of humor and deadpan delivery, which has endeared him to fans around the world.

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