Jim O'Heir - Pt. 1: Jim has appeared in hundreds of TV shows and films. He is best known for playing lovable loser Gerry on NBC’s Parks and Recreation

Emmy Award winning actor Jim O’Heir was King of TV guest stars before landing his career-defining role on Parks and Recreation playing Garry, Jerry, Larry, Terry, or Barry - depending on the episode. Jim has appeared in over one hundred TV series, numerous films, and on stage throughout the country. Jim’s life and career are fascinating, from training at the famed Second City in Chicago to sharing the stage with psychotic puppets and being a part of one of the most successful shows in television history. This is part one of our two-part conversation.