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Kaitlin Olson Biography
Birth Name:Kaitlin Olson
Birth Place:Tigard, Oregon, United States
Profession Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Has traveled to Bosnia, Kosovo and Norway on behalf of the United Service Organizations
- Attended the University of Oregon, where she was a student in the theatre program
- In 2008, she got married to fellow actor Rob McElhenney
- Quote: "(On her career) "I wasn't in a hurry to take everything that came along․ It's pretty important to me to be proud of the work I do․ I didn't want to just be cute and on TV․ I wanted to be funny․""
- Is primarily recognized for her work on scripted, comedic programs
- Is a former member of the famed improvisational troupe the Groundlings
- Went into labor while attending a Philadelphia Phillies game in 2010
Awards
- 2017BTVA Feature Film Voice Acting Award-Best Vocal Ensemble in a Feature Film: nominated
- 2017Blimp Award-#SQUAD: winner
- 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
- 2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series: nominated
- 2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actress in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
- 2022OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2022Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated
- 2024OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2024Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2025Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2025Astra TV Award-Best Actress in a Drama Series: nominated
- 2025Gold Derby TV Award-Comedy Guest Actress: nominated