Jim O’heir Bio (Wiki)
Zoe Patterson
Updated on April 28, 2026
Who is Jim O’heir?
Jim O’heir is an American actor and comedian. He is widely popular for the portrayal of Jerry Gergich on the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation from 2009 to 2015.
He is also famous for playing the character Matt in the series The Bold and the Beautiful (2016-2017).
From 2000 to 2011, he played Harv Krudup in the situation comedy series Strip Mall.
He has appeared in many other films and shows including Friends, Boston Legal, Malcolm in the Middle, Star Trek: Voyager, 3rd Rock from the Sun, ER, and Parenthood.
What is the birth name of Jim O’heir?
Talking about his early life, Jim O’heir was born on 4 February 1962, in Chicago, Illinois, USA.
His birth name is James O’Heir. There is no information about his parents and siblings.
He has not revealed any information about his childhood life. His nationality is American but his ethnicity is Caucasian.
Jim completed his high school education at Thornton Fractional South High School in Lansing, Illinois. After that, he attended Loyola University Chicago.
Jim O’heir’s Career, Profession
After graduating from Loyola University Chicago, Jim O’heir began his acting career at the Chicago Theater during the late 1980s.
He also performed improvisational comedy at Chicago’s Second City.
After that, he became a member of the six-person sketch comedy troupe “White Noise” in 1987. With the group, he wrote and produced several comedic plays.
In 1989, he played a character in the Tom Griffin play The Boys Next Door at the Edgewater Theatre Center.
He began working on TV in the mid-1990s. His first TV acting role was as Duane Wilson in the 1996 TV series Harvey.
Jim O’heir made his feature film debut in the 1996 American sports comedy film, Ed. After that, he had roles in many movies such as Spike, In God We Trust, The Rockford Files: Godfather Knows Best, Party of Five, and 3rd Rock from the Sun.
He first rose to fame with the portrayal of Harv Crudup in the series Strip Mall (2000-2001). Since then, he has appeared in numerous movies and TV films.
In 2007, he appeared in the family drama film Welcome to Paradise. He became a regular supporting cast member of the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation in 2009.
In the series, he played the character Garry Gergich until 2015. In 2016, he had roles in several TV films such as These People, Kidnapping Lizzie: Nightmare Visions, Veep, and Harvey Beaks.
He also had roles in feature films including The Dust Storm, Middle Man, Range 15, and Astronaut Camp.
Jim will have roles in the upcoming movies Take Me and Logan Lucky in 2017.
Salary, Net Worth
He has a net worth of 4 million dollars. His salary is unknown.
Is Jim O’heir involved in any rumors and controversies?
Rumors are that Jim is gay. The rumor about his sexuality is breaking the internet as he has not mentioned his relationship with any girl to date.
It is not sure whether he is gay or straight. However, he is rumored to be gay.
On the other hand, Jim is rumored to be in a secret affair with his girlfriend and the couple is now planning for their engagement. The rumor has not been confirmed yet.
Jim has been criticized a few times for his comedy style. A few times, people have found his comedy offensive, for which he has been criticized by people.
Body Measurements
He is the height of 5 feet 5 inches tall. Jim’s weight and other body measurements are unknown.
His hair color is gray and his eye color is hazel.
Social Media Profile
He is active on social media sites like Facebook and Twitter.
He has more than 9.1k followers on Facebook and he has around 142.5k followers on Twitter.
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Jim O’heir's Birthday Dates
| Year | Date | Day |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | April | Sunday |
| 2024 | April | Tuesday |
| 2025 | April | Wednesday |
| 2026 | April | Thursday |
| 2027 | April | Friday |