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I always drastically changed my look for each role. It's gotten a little tedious in real life, also, because there's no hiding.

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Nick Offerman
Age: 54
Born: 1970
Born: June 26
Actor
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Film Actor
Film Producer
Screenwriter
Stage Actor
Television Actor
Voice Actor
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Nicholas Offerman
Nicholas David Offerman
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