Overview
- Nick Offerman, widely recognized for his role as Ron Swanson on 'Parks and Recreation,' serves as the announcer for the 97th Academy Awards.
- This marks Offerman's first time as the Oscars announcer, taking over from last year's announcer, David Alan Grier.
- The announcer role was first introduced in 1953 during the Oscars' first televised ceremony, with future U.S. president Ronald Reagan as the inaugural announcer.
- Offerman's voice is familiar to many from his roles in acclaimed projects like HBO's 'The Last of Us,' 'Devs,' and various animated films and series.
- The 2025 Oscars, hosted by Conan O'Brien, feature a star-studded lineup of presenters, including Selena Gomez, Willem Dafoe, and Halle Berry.