Kaitlin Olson

Born

August 18, 1975

From

Tigard, Portland, Oregon, USA

Also:
Actress
Producer
Writer

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In short · Acting since 1989, 5 decades active, 29 credits.

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2024
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Jul 15
In the news
It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia Season 18 Set for August Premiere
“'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' is set to return with its 18th season on FXX, premiering August 17 at 9/8c. The show will air on FXX, FX, and Hulu, as well as stream internationally on Disney+. This season features a 10-episode run, the first since Season 14. Details about the trailer and cast are still pending.”
Jun 1
In the news
Kaitlin Olson on 'Hacks' Clown Routine
“Kaitlin Olson discusses her physical comedy in 'Hacks' Season 5, including a clown routine that left her injured. She admits to often hurting herself during stunts but finds the performance worth the pain. The interview touches on her dedication to comedic timing and physicality in the show.”

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Biography

Kaitlin Willow Olson McElhenney (born August 18, 1975) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began her career with The Sunday Company at the Groundlings, an improvisational theater and training school in Los Angeles, California. Before landing her role as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds on the long-running FX comedy series *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia* (2005–present), she appeared in several television series in minor roles.

Olson starred as Mackenzie "Micky" Murphy in the Fox comedy series *The Mick* (2017–2018) and as Cricket Melfi in the Quibi comedy series *Flipped* (2020), for which she received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.

She has also appeared in films such as *Leap Year* (2010), *The Heat* (2013), *Vacation* (2015), *Finding Dory* (2016), and *Arizona* (2018).

She has been married to actor Rob McElhenney, her co-star on *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*, since 2008.

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