", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=List_of_Parks_and_Recreation_characters&oldid=1130629156, This page was last edited on 31 December 2022, at 04:13. Mo was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota where started her improv and sketch career with Dudley Riggs BNW in Minneapolis. Jay Jackson, best known for playing Perd Hapley on the NBC comedy, also went on to play a reporter onThe L Word: Generation Q, and a news anchor on Scandal, Silicon Valley,The Morning Show, Impeachment: An American Crime Story, Inventing Anna, and Dahmer Monster: The Jeffrey Dahmer Story. She makes another brief appearance in "Jerry's Retirement. [68] Nevertheless, Donna helped Ann recover from her bad break-up with Chris by giving her advice and encouraging her to pursue rebound dates. [74][75] Despite their jokes at his expense, the parks department employees like Jerry, and Jerry himself claims not to mind the jokes because he is nearing retirement with a full pension. He idolizes Ben Wyatt, laughing raucously when Ben makes accounting puns and often calling in an unseen character named Ted to hear the pun after he laughs at it. After starring as Leslie Knope for seven seasons,Amy Poehler moved on from her local government days for new shows and films. All: Bye-bye, Li'l Sebastian I miss you in the saddest fashion Bye-bye, Li'l Sebastian You're 5,000 . When he applies for the job of Animal Control director in Season 5, his resume contains one word: his name, in regular font. "One of the most quoted pollsters in the nation, Conway is president and CEO of the Polling Company Inc., and is the author of What Women Really Want. [200] She won the Miss Pawnee contest in 1994 primarily based on her looks; her talent during the pageant was packing a suitcase. [27][181] In "Media Blitz", Ben Wyatt appeared on Perd Hapley's show amid a media controversy about Ben's failed tenure as a child mayor. The job was subsequently offered to Lindsay and she accepted, which Leslie considered an act of betrayal. He returned for subsequent episodes, however, because the writing staff enjoyed his performance and liked writing jokes for him.[188]. Conway is wearing a navy sheared beaver jacket with fox trim and detachable hood from Miller . "Bad Reputation" and "I Hate Myself for Loving You" are among her biggest . In other non-news roles, Jackson appeared on Criminal Minds, Good Girls (with fellowParks and Rec alum Retta), Black Monday, Minx, and Gaslit,among other shows. Their son Oliver is born during the events of "Galentine's Day" in Season 6. Angry that Leslie blamed Carl's security measures for the mugging, he threatened to reveal the truth on Joan Callamezzo's morning news show, Pawnee Today. He is later considered a possible candidate for interim mayor after Mayor Gunderson dies. His starring role in the Apple TV+ drama series Severance earned him his first Emmy nomination. She became well known for several characters during her tenure on the show. Councilman Howser (Yvans Jourdain) is a Pawnee councilman who repeatedly encounters Leslie in embarrassing or awkward situations around city hall, during which time Leslie nevertheless tries to discuss politics with him. Jiminy Glick in Lalawood. In 2022, Retta began hosting HGTV's Ugliest House in America, where she visits properties with disagreeable layouts and renovations across the country. Joan Callamezzo (Mo Collins) is the hostess of Pawnee Today, a local news magazine/talk show that combines elements of NBC's Today and news shows like Nancy Grace. [39] Ron Swanson has been praised as the show's breakout character,[nb 1] and some of his traits were based on elements of Offerman's real-life personality, like their shared affinity for woodworking and saxophone-playing.[3][47]. Tom shows up at the Parks Department and tells Leslie that Joan Callamezzo has agreed to talk about Leslie's book on Pawnee Today to consider adding it to her book club. Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) is the deputy director of the Pawnee Parks and Recreation Department, and the protagonist of Parks and Recreation. [15][60] When he was 18, Ben was elected mayor of his Minnesota hometown, but was impeached after two months because he had no government experience and bankrupted the town. [218][219] She regularly insults Leslie and others in Pawnee with passive-aggressive, condescending comments,[83][219] and has condemned Pawnee as "a dirty little nightmare from which you'll never wake up". [56] In "Sweetums", they begin to notice April is spending more time with Andy Dwyer, and they mock his personality, upsetting and embarrassing April. He also voiced Darryl onBob's Burgers and in The Bob's Burgers Movie (2022). In Season 5 he was something of a swing vote for Leslie on the City Council because he was less likely to fully support her than Howser, but also less likely to thoughtlessly oppose her than either Milton or Jamm. [163][164] For example, in the episode "Camping", Kyle told Andy that his identity had been stolen and his bank account frozen, and Andy reacted by laughing hysterically. The season finale reveals Lucy is still with Tom in 2019, sticking with him through yet another failed business venture ahead of his successful novel. The plan backfired, however, when Marlene became attracted to Ben and made a pass at him. After meeting Jean-Ralphio and Mona Lisa Saperstein, we had to wonder what their parents were like. is a former boyfriend of Leslie Knope and ex-police sergeant in Pawnee. The 40 Year-Old Virgin. Crazy Ira (Matt Besser) and Howard "The Douche" Tuttleman (Nick Kroll) are two shock jocks of a morning zoo-style Pawnee radio program. In 1998 she moved to LA where she landed Mad TV ,giving birth to many unforgettable characters such as Lorraine, Stuarts Mother, Trina and many more. ", "Parks and Recreation recap: "Harvest Festival", "PaleyFest 2011: The 'Parks and Recreation' Cast Talk Romance, Charlie Sheen and the Return of Tammy", "Parks and Recreation 'Citizen Knope' Recap", "Parks and Rec: Leslie endures an ethics trial, plus the triumphant return of Ethel Beavers", "Parks and Rec Recap: "The Trial of Leslie Knope", "Review: 'Parks and Recreation' 'Media Blitz': Ice town clown rebounds? Season 7, Episode 4 "Leslie and Ron" - Parks and Recreation hilariously predicted the end of Game of Thrones when Leslie and Ron were locked in the office by their former coworkers. When Donna Meagle accidentally sends a sexually suggestive tweet from the department Twitter, Jamm uses this as an opportunity to hold public hearings that put Leslie's ethics into question. Her character may be a reference to adult film star and candidate for Governor of California Mary Carey. $58. Everything is fine. [216] Since leaving Pawnee, Lindsay lost 35 pounds, had a nose job,[83][218] adopted a slight aristocratic accent and developed a snobbish, nouveau riche personality. Search, discover and share your favorite Joan Callamezzo GIFs. 25 results for "joan callamezzo actress ___ collins" hide this ad. [202], Lawrence (Eric Edelstein) is a Pawnee resident who has criticized the parks and recreation department's plans at public forums, which embodied a recurring Parks and Recreation theme that only citizens opposed to projects bother to attend town meetings. Offended by what she perceived as a public show of support for same-sex marriage, Marcia demanded Leslie's resignation and appeared on the morning news program Pawnee Today to debate the matter with Leslie. Buddy Wood (Sean Hayes) is a journalist from Indianapolis that does an annual special where he profiles five political candidates from around Indiana. At the start of the show, Mark was an unrequited love interest for Leslie Knope. As the town's ob/gyn, Dr. Saperstein was a fun doctor who was overly positive and optimistic. [39][103] In "Greg Pikitis", Dave helped Leslie monitor her nemesis, high school student Greg Pikitis, on Halloween night and ultimately helped catch him in the middle of committing a prank. Natalie gives an unsentimental and indifferent speech about her sister during the reception, calling April "lame" but Andy "sort of cool", but her speech is seemingly moving enough for April to be reduced to tears and hug Natalie.[53][68]. [177][182] The Douche reappeared in "The Fight", when he went on a date with Ann to the Snakehole Lounge bar. Bill Dexhart (Kevin Symons) is a Pawnee councilman who regularly participates in outrageous sex scandals with multiple partners. She was introduced in the third episode of Season 5, "How a Bill Becomes a Law". Joan Callamezzo has gotcha! When Ron begins dating their mother, he initially struggles with the fact that she has children, as he is not naturally drawn to them (in stark contrast to Andy, who offers Ron advice on how to interact with them). After several intricate mind games and plans, Leslie and Dave catch him in the act, and he is given probation for his crimes. We Deal With Criticism . Maureen Ann Collins is an American actress and comedian who was a member of the ensemble on FOX's sketch comedy series Mad TV. Diane is markedly different from Ron's previous partners: she is not named "Tammy", and has two young daughters. According to Aziz Ansari's character, Tom Haverford, "He's stuck it in some crazy chicks." Jennifer's expression makes it clear Leslie has finally scored some points against her. Dave apologized for his behavior and accepted the situation, being glad to know that Leslie is happy. In the series finale, Sonia forms a bond with Oliver Perkins-Traeger, prompting a poorly-concealed attempt by Leslie and Ann to make them fall in love. Both subsequently reapply for the position and are the only two applicants; by this time they also live together. [127], Lucy Santo Domingo (Natalie Morales) is the on-off girlfriend and eventual fiance of Tom Haverford. Recognizing Ben's talent on Leslie's campaign, she offers Ben a job working with her on a Congressional campaign (he eventually accepts it) and has sex with Chris again but leaves Pawnee without saying goodbye to him. He was first mentioned in "Christmas Scandal", when the parks and recreation department held a satirical holiday skit full of inside jokes about Pawnee, and April declared, "That's crazier than Mayor Gunderson's dog, Rufus. She never acts weird interviewing celebrities. Hugh Trumple (Eric Pierpoint) is chief of the Pawnee police department. Jessica first appeared in "Beauty Pageant" as a Miss Pawnee panel judge along with Leslie and Tom. He then sued Ron and it looked he would win, but Tom, Andy and April threatened a similarly bogus lawsuit that Jamm knew he would lose, so both sides backed off. Share the best GIFs now >>> Shauna meets Leslie in "The Reporter", when she was assigned to write a story about the parks department's efforts to turn a construction pit into a park. He is particularly inexperienced with small girls; both Ivy and Zoe love traditionally feminine activities, and relish dressing up Ron and doing his makeup, which he is often powerless to stop. [190] Like other reporters on Parks and Recreation, Perd often serves as a parody of the pack mentality of the media and their tendency to generate scandals. In a private conversation with Leslie, Diane admits that she feels more threatened by her than by Tammy II, as she feels Leslie knows Ron in a way she never can. She had a son, Oliver, on Galentine's Day. Jonathan Joss previously voiced John Redcorn in the animated television series King of the Hill, which was co-created by Parks and Recreation co-creator Greg Daniels.[160][161]. Now a part of theRyan Murphy extended universe, Eichnerappeared inImpeachment: American Crime Story as Matt Drudge, following his roles in multiple seasons ofAmerican Horror Story. In flash forwards in the series finale, it is revealed that he was elected mayor multiple times before retiring and dying peacefully in his sleep on his 100th birthday. [207] Condemning it as "government-funded animal porn",[205] she took the matter to the city arts commission, which agreed to destroy it because they do not want to offend anybody. Michael Schur said of the character, "She's just unlucky in love. Detective Fiction. In season six, she claims that her hair is "genetic and unattainable." Season 5 focused mainly on Leslie's experiences on the Pawnee City Council. [110] Nick Newport Sr. appeared in the episode "94 Meetings", where his young and attractive gold digger wife Jessica Wicks held his 85th birthday party at the Turnbill Mansion. of 1. Updated February 16, 2023 at 05:54 AM EST. She is also known for being immune for eight rounds in a row. [65][66] Chris is an extremely positive person who is always upbeat and energetic. [220][221], Raul Alejandro Bastilla Pedro de Veloso de Maldonada (Fred Armisen)[134] most commonly referred to simply as Raul, is a parks official from Baraqua, the Venezuelan sister city of Pawnee. In the series finale, their son Jack is revealed to have been born in Pawnee on October 31, 2023, with his mother in full Halloween makeup while giving birth. To prove his commitment to Diane, he shows her his double life as night club saxophonist Duke Silver (a part of his life Leslie doesn't know about), and plays her a song, naming her as his "duchess". [10] In the Season 5 episode "Ron and Diane" , Tammy II appears at a woodworking show where Ron is getting an award with plans to seduce him, leading to much pain for Leslie when she commits to ensuring Tammy doesn't get close to Ron and his new girlfriend Diane. However, in "Ron & Tammy: Part Two", Ron and Wendy break up after she decides to return to Canada to take care of her ailing parents.[99][100]. [174] William and Elizabeth make their final appearance in The Comeback Kid, as they tell Leslie that they are looking for other potential candidates. Buddy interviews Leslie, but this doesn't go well because she is drunk, and Wood tries to turn the story to Pawnee not being as great as it once was. However, after Kelly Larson handcuffed himself to a pipe when she did not include the Twilight novel in the capsule, Shauna wrote that story instead, with the headline, "Parks Department Foiled by Pipe Dreams". Chris Traeger (Rob Lowe) first appeared in "The Master Plan", along with Ben Wyatt, as an Indiana state auditor who visits Pawnee to help solve their crippling financial problems. He doesn't do a lot of work around here. [96][215], Lindsay Carlisle Shay (Parker Posey) is the parks and recreation director of Eagleton, Pawnee's more upscale neighboring town. She also appears again in "Jerry's Retirement". [207] Marcia planned to publicly burn the painting,[37] but Leslie had it switched with a decoy painting and kept the original herself. Thank you!!! Leslie Knope is perfect. Jim O'Heir moved on from playing lovable fool Jerry Gergich by starring on a sitcom (Bless This Mess) and a daytime soap (The Bold and the Beautiful). Kyle also appeared in "Soulmates", where he was one of the judges in a contest between Chris and Ron to determine whether vegan or beef hamburgers are better. [123][124] Justin made his final appearance in "Galentine's Day", when Justin and Leslie tried to find Frank Beckerson, the long-lost love of Leslie's mother Marlene, and reunite the two. 6. [37] He constantly hits on women, particularly Ann Perkins, but usually to little success. Craig Middlebrooks (Billy Eichner) is the former office manager of Eagleton's parks department, the equivalent of Donna's position in Pawnee. [99][151] The chief reappeared in the episode "Eagleton", where he arrested Leslie when she refused to apologize after getting in a fight with Lindsay Carlisle Shay, her rival from the neighboring city of Eagleton. OnParks and Rec, Lucy ended up married to Tom. Greg Pikitis (Cody Klop), a teenage boy living in Pawnee, Indiana, is Leslie's mortal enemy. He appeared in "Kaboom", where Leslie accidentally injured Andy by arranging for a bulldozer to fill in a giant pit, unaware that Andy was inside it. Ron is dismissive when Diane reprimands him, believing it is not necessary for him to bond with them, but realizes his error when Diane informs him they have no future if he refuses to acknowledge her daughters. From playing a much more realistic version of a husband onBig Little Liesto an actual demon onThe Good Place to a cheating billionaire on Loot, Scott also appeared on The Twilight Zonereboot,I'm Sorry, I Love You America, andGhosted. Welcome to the Quantum Realm. It just finished up an hour ago. With Tenor, maker of GIF Keyboard, add popular Joan Callamezzo animated GIFs to your conversations. She first appears in "Ron and Diane", singing Christmas carols with her mother, father, and sister Miriam. Jhonny invites her to go with him to Venezuela, his country and attend her like a princess full of luxuries and acts. Star-Lord, Pratt has led multiple Guardians of the Galaxy films as well as the Jurassic World trilogy (20152022). On a whim, Leslie invites Dave out to dinner with her and Ben and while Ben is in the bathroom, Dave reveals to Leslie that he still has feelings for her. Entertainment Weekly may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Shereprised her role of Cat Adams onCriminal Minds; starred in the drama thrillers Black Bear (2020) and Emily the Criminal (2022); played the beloved role of Lenny on FX's Legion; and was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role as Harper on The White Lotus. Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Each of the following primary characters were played by members of the Parks and Recreation regular cast, rather than guest stars or non-regular supporting cast members.[1][2]. [61] In "Camping", Paul held a press conference to commend Leslie for her successful relaunch of the city's harvest festival. 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