Nick Offerman’s ‘Parks And Rec’ Memories, Double Emmy Nominations, The Movie That Makes Him Cry & Some Rules To Live By
Nick Offerman has spoken about his two Emmy nominations, discussing his roles as Vice President Chester A. Arthur in Netflix's "Death By Lightning" and as troubled wrestler Jinx in Apple TV's "Margo's Got Money Troubles". Speaking from his dressing room at Chicago's Goodman Theater, where he is currently performing alongside his wife Megan Mullally in the musical "Iceboy!", Offerman reflected on the historical research behind his "Death By Lightning" role and the emotional resonance of working alongside co-stars Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer on "Margo's Got Money Troubles".
Offerman praised "Death By Lightning", based on Candice Millard's book about President James A. Garfield's assassination, calling it a "lush production" and suggesting its cinematography, costumes and art direction deserved award recognition. On "Margo's Got Money Troubles", he described feeling an affinity with his character Jinx's struggles with addiction and estranged family relationships, while expressing continued disbelief at working with Fanning and Pfeiffer, who play his character's daughter and ex-wife respectively.
In short
- Nick Offerman discusses double Emmy nominations in new interview
- Praises "Death By Lightning" production and historical research for the role
- Reflects on working with Elle Fanning and Michelle Pfeiffer on "Margo's Got Money Troubles"
Explained simply
Nick Offerman is an American actor best known for playing Ron Swanson in the long-running comedy series Parks and Recreation. He has received two Emmy nominations in 2026, marking significant industry recognition for dramatic roles rather than comedy.
The two programmes earning him nominations are Death By Lightning, a Netflix series about the assassination of US President James A. Garfield in which Offerman plays Vice President Chester A. Arthur, and Margo's Got Money Troubles, an Apple TV series where he plays Jinx, a wrestler. Both are prestige drama productions with major studios backing and acclaimed supporting casts.
Emmy nominations represent significant recognition within the television industry, and dual nominations in a single year place Offerman amongst the year's most celebrated performers. Beyond television, he continues theatre work and is currently performing in a musical production alongside his wife, actress Megan Mullally.
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