Nick Offerman
Biography
Nicholas Offerman is an American actor, writer, and woodworker born on June 26, 1970, in Joliet, Illinois. He studied fine arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and trained at the Steppenwolf Theatre Company in Chicago before building his career in theater, film, and television.
Offerman is best known for his beloved portrayal of Ron Swanson, the libertarian, meat-loving parks director in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation (2009-2015). He later delivered an Emmy-winning dramatic performance as Bill, a survivalist who finds unexpected love in a post-apocalyptic world, in the "Long Long Time" episode of HBO's The Last of Us (2023). The episode, featuring his tender romance with Frank (played by Murray Bartlett), is considered one of the finest hours of television ever produced.
Beyond these iconic roles, Offerman has appeared in films like 21 Jump Street (2012), The Founder (2016), and Bad Times at the El Royale (2018). He is also a bestselling author, accomplished woodworker who runs the Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles, and is married to actress Megan Mullally.
Known For
Other Notable Roles
- Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015)
- Karl Weathers in Fargo Season 5 (2023)
- Author and woodworker
Awards & Recognition
- 🏆 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series (The Last of Us, 2023)
- 🏆 Critics' Choice Award for Best Guest Performer in a Drama Series (The Last of Us)
- 🏆 Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Drama (The Last of Us)
Frequently Asked Questions
Nick Offerman is best known for playing Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation (2009-2015) and Bill in The Last of Us (2023).
Yes, he won the Primetime Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Drama Series for the "Long Long Time" episode of The Last of Us.
Yes, he runs the Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles and is an accomplished woodworker and author of books on the craft.