20 Best TV Comedy Characters Of The 21st Century

Parks and Recreation may have been about Leslie Knope's rise to greatness, but that doesn't mean she wasn't backed up by a brilliant bunch of supporting characters. Nick Offerman's role on the show was something very special. His deadpan attitude makes for some hugely quotable lines and legendary moments throughout the series.

Ron Swanson is the personification of the "true American man". His love of meat, alcohol and freedom forms the basis for his moral code. This often makes him seem cold and unapproachable, much to Ron's delight. Yet despite the gruff exterior, deep down he is soft hearted and willing to do anything he can to improve the lives of his loved ones.

Ron's personal development throughout the show challenges the notion than men should be afraid of their emotions. As a man who prides himself on his outdated ethics, watching him embrace Diane and her children made for a hugely wholesome experience. Proving that, no matter how stubborn you are, you're always capable of change when it's for the right reasons.