Kaitlin Olson

Birth Name:

Kaitlin Olson

Birth Place:

Tigard, Oregon, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Writer, Soundtrack

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

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
2026CCA Super Award - Best Actress in an Action Series, Limited Series or Made-for-TV Movie:Winner
2026Gold Derby TV Award - Comedy Guest Actress:Nominated
2026Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series:Nominated

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