This article is written from a real-world point of view.
Jay Jackson is an American actor, he portrayed anchorman Perd Hapley in the second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, and seventh seasons of the NBC sitcom Parks and Recreation.
In addition to Perd Hapley, Mr. Jackson has appeared as a news reporter/anchor in several films and television series. This has led some viewers to speculate that Park & Recreation may be part of a larger shared fictional universe.