Rob McElhenney Bio | Wiki
Rob McElhenney is an American actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. He is known for playing Ronald “Mac” McDonald on the FX/FXX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Moreover, McElhenney is also one of the executive producers, developers, and creators of the show, which has provided him with writing and directing credits for various episodes. Additionally, he is also known for playing Ian Grimm on the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest since 2020. McElhenney also created the series and serves as a writer and executive producer
Rob McElhenney Age
McElhenney was born on April 14, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is 45 years old.
Rob McElhenney Height
He is a man of average stature and stands at a height of 5 ft 9 in (Approx. 1.77 m).
Rob McElhenney Family
He was born and raised in Philadelphia by his parents Helena McElhenney and Robert. McElhenney’s parents are of Irish descent and he was raised Roman Catholic. However, his parents divorced when he was eight years old after his mother came out as a lesbian. McElhenney is the eldest of three children and his two brothers are gay. His father subsequently married making McElhenney have a half-sister and stepsister.
Rob McElhenney Wife
McElhenney married his beautiful wife actress Kaitlin Olson. He became romantically interested in Olson “around season 2” of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. The couple held their wedding on September 27, 2008, in California. Together, they welcomed their first son, Axel Lee McElhenney, on September 1, 2010, and second son Leo Grey McElhenney on April 5, 2012
Rob McElhenney Education
He attended Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia. After graduating, McElhenney enrolled at Temple University. Subsequently, he moved to New York City, temporarily living on the Fordham University campus with friends, but chose not to enroll.
Rob McElhenney And Kaitlin Olson
McElhenney hired actress Kaitlin Olson to play the role of Dee Reynolds before the first season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia went into production. However, he became romantically interested in her around season 2 of the series stating that she is the funniest woman in show business.
On September 27, 2008, the two tied the knot and have two sons together. In 2009, McElhenney and Olson purchased Skinner’s Bar at 226 Market Street in Philadelphia and renamed it Mac’s Tavern.
Rob McElhenney Workout
In preparation for the thirteenth season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia McElhenney transformed his body becoming extremely fit. He stated that all he did was lift weights six days a week, stop drinking alcohol, and stop eating anything after 7 pm. Moreover, he did not eat any carbs or sugar and slept nine hours a night. He also has a personal trainer from Magic Mike and runs three miles a day.
Rob McElhenney Game Of Thrones
McElhenney is a fan of Game of Thrones and was excited that the series’ writers, D.B. Weiss and David Benioff, asked to write an episode of It’s Always Sunny. As a result, McElhenney and his co-producers accepted the offer, resulting in the Season 9 episode “Flowers for Charlie” in 2013. In 2019, he made a cameo appearance as an extra in the Season 8 premiere episode “Winterfell”.
Rob McElhenney On Lost
In 2007 and 2010, McElhenney portrayed Aldo in two episodes of Lost, an American drama television series. The show consists of elements of supernatural and science fiction. Moreover, it follows the survivors of a commercial jet airliner flying between Sydney and Los Angeles, after the plane crashes on a mysterious island somewhere in the South Pacific Ocean.
Additionally, the episodes typically feature a primary storyline set on the island, augmented by flashback or flashforward sequences that provide additional insight into the involved characters.
Rob McElhenney Fargo
In 2017, McElhenney appeared as Officer Oscar Hunt a guest in the episode “The Law of Non-Contradiction” of Fargo. Additionally, he garnered praise for his performance from critics, who saw his character as a reference to It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
Fargo, an American black comedy crime drama Tv series created and primarily written by Noah Hawley. It follows an anthology format, with each season set in a different era and location, with a different story and mostly new characters and cast, however, there is minor overlap.
Rob McElhenney Mythic Quest | New Show
In 2020, McElhenney co-created the comedy series Mythic Quest together with Charlie Day and Megan Ganz which has aired for two seasons on Apple TV+. He also played Ian Grimm on the show and serves as a writer and executive producer. Moreover, the series has received critical acclaim with the review aggregation website Rotten Tomatoes giving the series an 89% approval rating.
Rob McElhenney Tattoos
McElhenney has three tattoos on his body. He has a feather on his right bicep which doesn’t seem to have any specific meaning for him. He also has a dragon on his right forearm and an eagle on his left bicep with its wings in the flying position.
Rob McElhenney Net Worth
He earns his wealth as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Therefore, he has amassed a fortune over the years. McElhenney’s estimated net worth is $50 million.
Who Is Rob McElhenney Wife
McElhenney married his beautiful wife actress Kaitlin Olson on September 27, 2008, in California. He became romantically interested in Olson “around season 2” of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.