Chris Traeger
| Chris Traeger | |
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| Parks and Recreation character | |
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| First appearance | "The Master Plan" (guest appearance) "Go Big or Go Home" (series regular) |
| Last appearance | "Ann and Chris" (series regular) "One Last Ride" (guest appearance) |
| Portrayed by | Rob Lowe |
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| Nickname(s) | The bionic man |
| Occupation |
Indiana State Auditor Pawnee City Manager (interim) University of Michigan Professor Indiana University Director of Admissions |
| Family | Unnamed stepbrother |
| Spouse(s) | Ann Perkins |
| Significant other(s) | Millicent Gergich (ex-girlfriend) Jennifer Barkley (fling) Shauna Malwae-Tweep (ex-girlfriend) |
| Children | Oliver Perkins-Traeger (with Ann) Leslie Perkins-Traeger (with Ann) |
Christopher "Chris" Traeger is a fictional character played by Rob Lowe on the NBC comedy series Parks and Recreation. He began on the show as an Indiana State Auditor who visits the fictional city of Pawnee to help solve their crippling budget problems, and eventually becomes Pawnee's acting City Manager. Chris is an extremely positive person who is constantly upbeat and energetic. Extremely health-conscious, he exercises constantly and eats only healthy foods, hoping to be the first human to reach the age of 150.
Chris first appeared in the second season episode "The Master Plan". Originally expected to appear in eight episodes as a guest star, Lowe eventually signed on to remain on the show as a permanent cast member. Chris was a romantic interest for Ann Perkins (Rashida Jones) throughout the show's run. Chris imposes a strict policy against workplace dating at city hall, but series protagonist Leslie Knope (Amy Poehler) and Ben Wyatt (Adam Scott) begin secretly dating anyway, which Chris eventually accepts.
The idea of Chris as a State Auditor was inspired by real-life reports of government shutdowns amid the global financial crisis. The character has received highly positive reviews from critics, and has been described as "one of the great comedic creations of the past couple years" and "one of the funniest performances of Rob Lowe's career".
Portrayed by Rob Lowe, Chris Traeger begins the show as an auditor working for the Indiana state government in Indianapolis, but eventually becomes the acting city manager of Pawnee, the fictional Indiana city where Parks and Recreation is set. Originally from Wisconsin, he is an excessively positive and optimistic person, who is constantly upbeat and extremely energetic. As a baby, Chris was diagnosed with a rare blood disorder and was not expected to live longer than three weeks, but miraculously survived. As a result, he sees every day he is alive as a gift, which results in his intensely cheerful and enthusiastic personality. He has a stepbrother who lives in London.
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