History of Nick Offerman in Timeline
Nick Offerman is an American actor, comedian, carpenter, and writer, most notably recognized for his role as Ron Swanson in the NBC sitcom *Parks and Recreation* (2009–2015). His performance earned him the Television Critics Association Award for Individual Achievement in Comedy and two Critics' Choice Television Award nominations for Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series. Offerman's career spans acting, comedy, woodworking, and writing, showcasing his diverse talents and contributing to his widespread recognition in the entertainment industry.
1 hour ago : Nick Offerman discusses humanity on 'Settle In' and sings on 'Sesame Street'.
Nick Offerman appeared on Geoff Bennett's 'Settle In' podcast discussing the essence of being human. He also debuted on 'Sesame Street' in a new christmas song with a snowman.
June 26, 1970: Nicholas Offerman's Birth
On June 26, 1970, Nicholas David Offerman was born. He is an American actor, comedian, carpenter, and writer.
1998: Appearance in City of Angels
In 1998, Nick Offerman made a brief appearance as a construction worker in the film City of Angels.
2000: Meeting Megan Mullally
In the summer of 2000, Nick Offerman met actress Megan Mullally while co-starring in the play The Berlin Circle with the Evidence Room Theatre Company.
2001: Establishment of Offerman Woodshop
In 2001, Nick Offerman established the Offerman Woodshop in Los Angeles.
September 20, 2003: Marriage to Megan Mullally
On September 20, 2003, Nick Offerman married actress Megan Mullally.
2003: Marriage to Megan Mullally
On September 20, 2003, Nick Offerman married actress Megan Mullally. He also began appearing on television on Will & Grace, The King of Queens, 24, and The West Wing.
2004: Appearance in November
In 2004, Nick Offerman appeared in the film November.
2005: Appearance in Gilmore Girls
In 2005, Nick Offerman appeared in Gilmore Girls and in the third-season episode of Monk.
2005: Appearance in Cursed, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous and Sin City
In 2005, Nick Offerman appeared in the films Cursed, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous, and Sin City.
2006: Appearance in Wristcutters: A Love Story
In 2006, Nick Offerman appeared in the film Wristcutters: A Love Story as a cop who attempts to arrest Shannyn Sossamon's character, Mikal.
2007: Co-starring in American Body Shop
In 2007, Nick Offerman co-starred in the Comedy Central series American Body Shop.
2009: Role as Ron Swanson in Parks and Recreation
In 2009, Michael Schur and Greg Daniels offered Nick Offerman a series regular role in their NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation for the character Ron Swanson.
2009: Appearance in The Men Who Stare at Goats
In 2009, Nick Offerman appeared in the film The Men Who Stare at Goats.
2012: Roles in 21 Jump Street, Casa de Mi Padre and Somebody Up There Likes Me
In 2012, Nick Offerman played Deputy Chief Hardy in 21 Jump Street and DEA Agent Parker in Casa de Mi Padre. Additionally, he starred in and produced an independent film, Somebody Up There Likes Me.
July 27, 2013: Premiere of Axe Cop
On July 27, 2013, the animated series Axe Cop, where Nick Offerman is the voice of Axe Cop, premiered.
2013: Roles in The Kings of Summer, We're the Millers, The Lego Movie, and Cocaine video
In 2013, Nick Offerman appeared in The Kings of Summer and We're the Millers. He voiced MetalBeard in The Lego Movie and starred in FIDLAR's video for their song "Cocaine".
2013: Release of Paddle Your Own Canoe
In 2013, Nick Offerman released his first semi-autobiographical publication, Paddle Your Own Canoe: One Man's Fundamentals for Delicious Living.
2014: Role in Annapurna
In 2014, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally starred alongside each other in the off-Broadway one-act play, Annapurna.
2014: Role in The Decemberists' Video and The Gunfighter
In 2014, Nick Offerman portrayed a lovesick German talk show host in The Decemberists' video, Make You Better. The same year, he also appeared in a short film The Gunfighter.
May 26, 2015: Release of Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers
On May 26, 2015, Nick Offerman released his second book, Gumption: Relighting the Torch of Freedom with America's Gutsiest Troublemakers.
2015: Appearance in Fargo and Me and Earl and the Dying Girl
In 2015, Nick Offerman appeared in the second season of the FX series Fargo, for which he received a nomination for the Critics' Choice Television Award. He also acted in the independent film Me and Earl and the Dying Girl in 2015.
2015: Voice acting in Hotel Transylvania 2
In 2015, Nick Offerman provided voice acting work for Hotel Transylvania 2.
2015: Role in A Confederacy of Dunces, Fargo, and Hotel Transylvania 2
In 2015, Nick Offerman starred as Ignatius J. Reilly in a theatrical adaptation of A Confederacy of Dunces and played the recurring role Karl Weathers in the second season of Fargo. Offerman voiced Grandpa Mike in Hotel Transylvania 2.
October 18, 2016: Release of Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop
On October 18, 2016, Nick Offerman released his third book, Good Clean Fun: Misadventures in Sawdust at Offerman Woodshop.
2016: Comments on Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton
During the 2016 U.S. presidential election, Nick Offerman described Donald Trump as racist and sexist, but also mocked Trump's opponent Hillary Clinton for her private email controversy.
2016: Live Comedy Tour with Megan Mullally
In 2016, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally began a live comedy tour, the theme of which was their sex life.
2016: Portrayal of Dick McDonald in The Founder
In 2016, Nick Offerman portrayed Dick McDonald, the first establisher of McDonald's, in The Founder.
2016: Voice Acting in Ice Age: Collision Course and Sing franchise
In 2016, Nick Offerman provided voice acting work for Ice Age: Collision Course and the first film of the Sing franchise.
2017: Executive Producing and Starring in The House of Tomorrow
In 2017, Nick Offerman executive produced and starred in the film The House of Tomorrow.
2017: Full Bush Tour Launch
In 2017, Nick Offerman launched his Full Bush Tour which consisted of 28 shows across the U.S. and Canada.
2017: Comments on Libertarianism
In 2017, Nick Offerman stated that while he admires the philosophy of the libertarian mindset, he does not consider himself a libertarian.
2018: Co-hosting Making It with Amy Poehler
In 2018, Nick Offerman began co-hosting the NBC reality competition series Making It with Parks and Recreation co-star Amy Poehler.
2018: Starring in They Might Be Giants' Video for The Greatest
In 2018, Nick Offerman starred in alternative rock band They Might Be Giants' video for their song "The Greatest".
July 20, 2019: Kickoff of All Rise Tour
On July 20, 2019, Nick Offerman's All Rise Tour kicked off in Thackerville and continued through the rest of 2019.
2019: Start of In Bed with Nick and Megan Podcast
In 2019, Nick Offerman and Megan Mullally started In Bed with Nick and Megan, a podcast discussing their personal lives while interviewing guests.
2020: Endorsement of Elizabeth Warren and Charles Booker
In 2020, Nick Offerman tweeted his support for Democratic presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren and Democratic candidate Charles Booker in the U.S. Senate Democratic primary in Kentucky.
October 12, 2021: Release of Where the Deer and the Antelope Play
On October 12, 2021, Nick Offerman released his fourth book, Where the Deer and the Antelope Play: The Pastoral Observations of One Ignorant American Who Loves to Walk Outside.
2023: Role as Bill in The Last of Us and Emmy Win
In 2023, Nick Offerman appeared in the third episode of the HBO series The Last of Us as Bill. His performance was critically acclaimed, and he won Guest Actor in a Drama Series at the 2023 Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
April 2024: Describing himself as progressive and conservative
In an April 2024 GQ interview, Nick Offerman described himself as "progressive", but also "conservative in many ways", adding he believes the "semantics" of the political spectrum "have lost their meaning."
August 27, 2024: Endorsement of Kamala Harris
On August 27, 2024, Nick Offerman endorsed Kamala Harris for the 2024 presidential election with a song titled "Proud to Be a Kamala Man", a parody of "God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood.
2024: Playing the President in Civil War
In 2024, Nick Offerman played the President of the United States in the movie Civil War, directed by Alex Garland.
2025: Starring in Sovereign and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning
In 2025, Nick Offerman starred with Jacob Tremblay and Dennis Quaid in the crime thriller Sovereign and appeared in the film Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Offerman was also the Show Announcer for the 97th Academy Awards
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