Andy Dwyer

Sir Andrew Maxwell "Andy" Dwyer, KBE /ˈdwaɪ.ər/ 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' unemployed slacker boyfriend, then takes a job as a shoe-shiner at Pawnee City Hall in the second season. Andy eventually marries April Ludgate and is later promoted to Leslie Knope's 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.

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 Chris Pratt was filming Guardians of the Galaxy.

Background

At the start of the series, Andy Dwyer is dating Ann Perkins. The two met and fell in love in college, but Ann matured faster than Andy did; while Ann entered into a career in nursing, Andy remained lazy and spoiled.