Paul Rudd
The affable actor had a recurring part as Bobby Newport, who was both the future heir to the sugary Sweetums company, as well as Leslie's Pawnee City Council opponent who could care less if he wins the job.
Keegan-Michael Key
The Key & Peele actor recurred as Joe, who went from being introduced as Donna's ex-boyfriend to her husband by the end of the series.
Sean Hayes
The Will & Grace alum made a brief appearance on the show as Buddy Wood, a big-time reporter from Indianapolis who interviews Leslie as she runs for city council and insults Pawnee in the process.
Dax Shepard
Dax Shepard showed up in the show's final season as Hank, the boss at the TV studio that aired Andy's program "Johny Karate."
Chelsea Peretti
Before starring in Brooklyn Nine-Nine, Chelsea Peretti had a small role on-screen as Zelda, a woman at a city council meeting, but had a larger role behind-the-scenes of the show as one of its staff writers.
Questlove
The Roots drummer Questlove made a fun appearance in the series as Levondrius, Donna's estranged brother.
Bradley Whitford
The West Wing alum plays Councilman Larry Pillner, whose seat Leslie fills after she runs for city council.
Bo Burnham
The comedian played Chipp McCapp, a country musician whose music video "Beautiful Like My Mom (Support the Troops)" was hilarious, and kind of a bop.
Justin Theroux
The Leftover's Justin Theroux played Justin Anderson, one of Leslie's boyfriends before she found her happily-ever-after with Ben Wyatt.
Joe Biden
The now-Democratic Presidential nominee was a favorite of Leslie Knope's back when he played himself in Barack Obama's administration.

