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Rob McElhenney Biography
Birth Name:Rob Dale McElhenney
Birth Place:Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Profession Actor, Producer, Writer, Director, Soundtrack
Fast Facts
- Well known for creating the series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia․"
- McElhenney has felt a connection to the gay community through having lesbian and gay family members
- Got married to actress Kaitlin Olson in 2008
- Has a joint ownership in the Welse Wrexham A․F․C․ with actor Ryan Reynolds
Awards
- 2015INOCA TV-Best Writing for a Comedy Series: nominated
- 2018IGN Award-Best Comedic TV Performance: nominated
- 2019IGN Award-Best TV Ensemble: nominated
- 2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Streaming Series, Comedy: nominated
- 2023Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program: winner
- 2024PGA Award-Outstanding Producer of Non-Fiction Television: winner