Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Voice actor, Actor, Comedian
Birthday
(Monday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Spouse
Rob McElhenney (2008)
Children
2 children
Residences
Los Angeles
Education
Tigard High School, University of Oregon
Zodiac Sign
♌ Leo
Chinese Zodiac
兔 Rabbit
Popularity
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 20
Year context
Born in 1975 -- Fall of Saigon ends the Vietnam War; Gerald Ford was US president
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Career
Career spanning 29 years (1995-2024)
Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Rabbit
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Filmography (11)
Biography
Kaitlin Willow Olson McElhenney (born August 18, 1975) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began her career in The Sunday Company at the Groundlings, an improvisational theatre and school in Los Angeles, California. She had minor roles in several television series before being cast as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds on the long-running FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present).
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), which earned her a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.
She has also appeared in films including 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Kaitlin Olson?
Kaitlin Olson is 50 years old, born on .
Where was Kaitlin Olson born?
Kaitlin Olson was born in Tigard, Portland, Oregon, USA.
What movies or shows has Kaitlin Olson been in?
Kaitlin Olson has 11 credits in our database. Notable titles include High Potential (2024), Incoming (2024), Champions (2023), Hacks (2021), The Mick (2017).
What is Kaitlin Olson known for?
Kaitlin Olson is primarily known as an actor. Kaitlin Willow Olson McElhenney (born August 18, 1975) is an American actress, comedian, and producer. She began her career in The Sunday Company at the…
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