Jean-Ralphio may have gone down in “Parks and Recreation” history as a party and scheme-loving wild child, but the actor behind the role remembers a time when his NBC character wasn’t quite so insane.

Ben Schwartz considers a Jean-Ralphio spin-off but faces challenges due to character's overwhelming nature. Mike Schur advises small bursts of Jean-Ralphio to avoid overpowering audience with energy.

Late-night television works best when it feels loose, fun, and a little unexpected. Some of the most memorable moments happen when familiar characters show up in places one would never expect, tapping ...

Say what you will about Ben Schwartz. Say what you will about his <a href="https://www.menshealth.com/entertainment/a26907340/parks-and-rec-reboot-amy-poehler/" id ...

Ben Schwartz, who played Jean-Ralphio Saperstein in NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” will be the featured speaker at Sunday’s commencement. Schwartz graduated from Union in 2003 and was part of an in ...

Actor and improver Ben Schwartz is known for numerous roles in TV and film, including Jean-Ralphio Saperstein on “Parks and Rec” and the movie voice of Sonic the Hedgehog. Sign up for the Hello, ...

Most comedians are really narrow in their scope, but you're all over the place—in a good way. What a terrible way to start an interview! Before you said in a good way. "You're kind of a fucking mess." ...