Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Writer, Screenwriter, Actor, Comedian, Showrunner
Birthday
(Monday)
Birthplace
New York City, New York, USA
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Mary Elizabeth Ellis (2006)
Children
1 child
Parents
Mary Adelaide Peckham
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Merrimack College, Portsmouth Abbey School
Zodiac Sign
♒ Aquarius
Chinese Zodiac
龙 Dragon
Name Origin
English < Proto-Germanic (*karilaz)
Popularity
Tier B -- 85,200 Wikipedia views/month
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 29
Career
Career spanning 21 years (2005-2026)
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Year context
Born in 1976 -- US bicentennial; Apple Computer founded; Gerald Ford was US president
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Filmography (14)
Biography
Charles Peckham Day (born February 9, 1976) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing Charlie Kelly on the FX dark comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), which he stars with Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton and Danny DeVito, and he is also a writer and an executive producer. In 2011, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Satellite Award for the role. He subsequently co-created the Fox sitcom The Cool Kids (2018–2019) with Paul Fruchbom and the Apple TV+ comedy Mythic Quest (2020–2025) with McElhenney and Megan Ganz.
In film, Day is best known for his performances as biologist Dr Newton Geiszler in Guillermo del Toro's science-fiction monster movie Pacific Rim (2013) and its sequel Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Dale Arbus in the comedy Horrible Bosses (2011) and sequel Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and teacher Andy Campbell in the comedy Fist Fight (2017). He is also known for his voice roles in Monsters University (2013), The Lego Movie film franchise (2014–2019) and the Nintendo franchise character Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). He made his directorial debut with Fool's Paradise in 2023.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Charlie Day?
Charlie Day is 50 years old, born on .
Where was Charlie Day born?
Charlie Day was born in New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Charlie Day been in?
Charlie Day has 14 credits in our database. Notable titles include The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026), Honey Don't! (2025), The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023), Bupkis (2023), Pacific Rim: Uprising (2018).
What is Charlie Day known for?
Charlie Day is primarily known as an actor. Charles Peckham Day (born February 9, 1976) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing Charlie Kelly on the FX dark comedy It's Always Sunny in…
Where can I find more information about Charlie Day?
You can find more about Charlie Day on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
