Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Kaitlin Olson
How Kaitlin Olson built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Kaitlin Olson is an American actress and comedienne recognized primarily for her role as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds in the long-running FX comedy series *It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia*. Beyond this iconic role, she currently stars as Morgan Gillory in the ABC crime drama series *High Potential*. Olson has built a successful career through comedic and dramatic roles, establishing herself as a prominent figure in the entertainment industry.
2000: Television debut in Curb Your Enthusiasm and role in Coyote Ugly
In 2000, Kaitlin Olson made her debut television appearance in the HBO comedy series Curb Your Enthusiasm as Becky. She also had a minor role in the film Coyote Ugly.
2000: Recurring role in Curb Your Enthusiasm
In 2000, Kaitlin Olson portrayed Becky in the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm.
2002: Guest appearance in The Drew Carey Show
From 2002 to 2004, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including The Drew Carey Show.
2003: Guest appearance in Punk'd and Miss Match
In 2003, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including Punk'd and Miss Match.
2004: Guest appearance in George Lopez
From 2002 to 2004, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including George Lopez.
2005: Stars in It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
In 2005, Kaitlin Olson began starring as Deandra "Sweet Dee" Reynolds in the FX comedy series It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.
2006: Guest appearance in Out of Practice
In 2006, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including Out of Practice.
2007: Recurring role in The Riches
In 2007, Kaitlin Olson played a recurring role as Hartley Underwood in the FX drama series The Riches.
2009: Voice role in Family Guy and role in Weather Girl
In 2009, Kaitlin Olson had voice roles in Family Guy. She also had roles in the comedy film Weather Girl.
2010: Appeared in Leap Year
In 2010, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the comedy film Leap Year.
2012: Voice role in Brickleberry
In 2012, Kaitlin Olson had a voice role in Brickleberry.
2015: Voice role in Bob's Burgers and role in Vacation
In 2015, Kaitlin Olson had voice roles in Bob's Burgers. She also appeared as an Arizona cop in the road comedy film Vacation.
June 2016: Tribute to Orlando Nightclub Shooting Victims
In June 2016, Kaitlin Olson and others narrated the stories of the victims of the Orlando nightclub shooting in a video released by the Human Rights Campaign.
2016: Appeared in Finding Dory
In 2016, Kaitlin Olson appeared in Finding Dory.
2016: Voice role in The Simpsons
In 2016, Kaitlin Olson had a voice role in The Simpsons.
January 2017: Starred in and Executive Produced The Mick
In January 2017, Kaitlin Olson starred as Mackenzie "Mickey" Molng in the Fox sitcom The Mick, also serving as an executive producer for the series.
September 2017: The Mick Season Two Premiered
In September 2017, the second season of The Mick premiered.
2017: Lead role in The Mick
In 2017, Kaitlin Olson played Mackenzie "Mickey" Molng, the lead role in the Fox comedy series The Mick.
2020: Appeared in Space Force and Flipped
In 2020, Kaitlin Olson guest starred in the Netflix workplace comedy series Space Force and starred as Cricket Melfi in the Quibi comedy series Flipped.
2021: Recurring role in Hacks
In 2021, Kaitlin Olson started portraying Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr. in the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks.
2023: Appeared in Champions
In 2023, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the film Champions.
2024: Stars in High Potential
In 2024, Kaitlin Olson began starring as Morgan Gillory in the ABC crime drama series High Potential.
2024: Starred in High Potential and Abbott Elementary
In 2024, Kaitlin Olson took the leading role in the ABC crime drama series High Potential and guest starred in the ABC sitcom Abbott Elementary.
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