Nick Offerman is an American actor, comedian, and woodworker. He is best known for his role as Ron Swanson in the television series "Parks and Recreation," which aired from 2009 to 2015.

Offerman was born on June 26, 1970 in Minooka, Illinois, and began his acting career in the late 1990s. In addition to his role on "Parks and Recreation," he has appeared in a number of films and television shows, including "The Founder," "Fargo," and "Childrens Hospital."

Offerman is also known for his humor and satire, and has published several books on his experiences, including "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."

In addition to his acting and writing, Offerman is a skilled woodworker and has a passion for crafting furniture and other wooden objects. He has his own woodshop in Los Angeles and has been featured in several woodworking-related publications.