Nick Offerman

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Characters played by Nick Offerman

Ron Swanson — Parks and Recreation (2009)

The anti-government libertarian parks director who initially opposes the pit project but secretly approves it. He later establishes a construction company that handles projects for a tech firm, dates Diane, and experiences a professional rivalry with Leslie that eventually resolves.

General Sidney — Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning (2025)

High-ranking military officer.

Norman (voice) — Sing (2016)

Meena's supportive but overprotective grandfather.

Ken — Smurfs (2025)

Papa Smurf's brother who lives on Earth. His base is hidden inside a disco ball. He agrees to help the Smurfs after they track him down in Paris.

Mike (voice) — Hotel Transylvania 2 (2015)

Minor monster hotel patron.

Mr. Fish — The Pout-Pout Fish (2026)

A glum and gloomy fish living in a coral reef society. After his home is destroyed, he allies with Pip to seek the wish-granting Shimmer. Along the way, he helps various sea creatures and later organizes them to remove kelp and save the reef, ultimately becoming a hero despite his gloomy nature.

Metal Beard — The Lego Movie (2014)

Cybernetic pirate captain with heavy weaponry.

Gavin (voice) — Ice Age: Collision Course (2016)

Voice actor for Gavin, a pterodactyl antagonist.

Deputy Chief Hardy — 22 Jump Street (2014)

High-ranking police official managing the Jump Street program.

Shlubb — Sin City (2005)

Minor criminal or thug, part of the underworld's ranks.

President — Civil War (2024)

The isolated third-term American President leading federal forces against secessionists. He is dragged from his desk in the White House, pleads for his life, and is executed by soldiers while being photographed.

Don Fitzgerald — We're the Millers (2013)

Don is the father of the Fitzgerald family, who encounter David's group while traveling in an RV. He helps tow their damaged vehicle but alarms them when they learn he is a DEA agent. Don later subdues One-Eye, arrests Pablo Chacon, and allows David, Rose, Casey, and Kenny to enter witness protection.

Career Overview

Nick Offerman has 151 screen credits in a career dating back to 1975. Their work spans 13 cinematic universes — most prominently Ice Age with 2 titles. Signature works include Parks and Recreation, The Great North, Devs. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
151
Birth Date
1970-06-26
Birth Place
Joliet, Illinois, USA

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 13 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q1985488), public domain (CC0).