Andy Dwyer GBE | |
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Parks and Recreation character | |
![]() Chris Pratt as Andy Dwyer GBE | |
First appearance | "Pilot" (2009) |
Last appearance | "A Parks and Recreation Special" (2020) |
Portrayed by | Chris Pratt |
In-universe information | |
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Gender | Male |
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Spouse | April Ludgate-Dwyer (m. 2011) |
Significant other | Ann Perkins (ex-girlfriend) |
Children | Burt Snakehole Ludgate Karate Dracula Macklin Demon Jack-o-Lantern "Jack" Dwyer (b. 2023) Unnamed Child (b. 2025) |
Andrew Maxwell "Andy" Dwyer GBE (/ˈdwaɪ.ər/)[1][2] is a fictional character in the NBC comedy Parks and Recreation portrayed by Chris Pratt. Originally meant to be a temporary character, Andy was so likable that producers asked Pratt back as a series regular. He appears in the first season as Ann Perkins' (Rashida Jones) unemployed, slacker boyfriend, then takes a job as a shoe-shiner at Pawnee City Hall in the second season. Andy eventually marries April Ludgate (Aubrey Plaza) and is later promoted to Leslie Knope's (Amy Poehler) assistant. Pratt was credited as a guest star for the first season, despite appearing in every episode; he is part of the main cast for every season after season one.[3][4]
Andy is one of the few starring characters not to appear in every episode, as he was absent for a multi-episode arc in season six while Pratt was filming Guardians of the Galaxy. He also did not appear in the season 2 episode "Practice Date."[5]