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Kaitlin Olson

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.

August 18, 1975: Kaitlin Olson Born

On August 18, 1975, Kaitlin Willow Olson McElhenney was born. She is known as an American actress and comedienne.

1993: Graduated from Tigard High School

In 1993, Kaitlin Olson graduated from Tigard High School in Tigard, Oregon.

1997: Graduated from the University of Oregon

In 1997, Kaitlin Olson graduated from the University of Oregon with a bachelor's degree in theater arts.

2000: Father's role at the Portland Tribune

From 2000 to 2001, Kaitlin Olson's father worked as the publisher of the Portland Tribune.

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.

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2000: Recurring role in Curb Your Enthusiasm

In 2000, Kaitlin Olson portrayed Becky in the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm.

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2001: Father's role at the Portland Tribune ended

From 2000 to 2001, Kaitlin Olson's father worked as the publisher of the Portland Tribune.

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.

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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.

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2004: Guest appearance in George Lopez

From 2002 to 2004, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including George Lopez.

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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.

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2006: Guest appearance in Out of Practice

In 2006, Kaitlin Olson made guest appearances in several television series, including Out of Practice.

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2007: Recurring role in The Riches

In 2007, Kaitlin Olson played a recurring role as Hartley Underwood in the FX drama series The Riches.

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September 27, 2008: Married Rob McElhenney

On September 27, 2008, Kaitlin Olson married her It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-star, Rob McElhenney, in Malibu, California.

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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.

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2009: Purchased Skinner's Bar

In 2009, Rob McElhenney and Kaitlin Olson announced their purchase of Skinner's Bar in Philadelphia, which was renamed Mac's Tavern.

2010: Appeared in Leap Year

In 2010, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the comedy film Leap Year.

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2010: Birth of son Axel

In 2010, Kaitlin Olson went into labor at a Los Angeles Dodgers home game and gave birth to her son Axel at home.

2011: Family Guy voice role ended

In 2011, Kaitlin Olson's voice role in Family Guy ended.

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2012: Birth of second son

In 2012, Kaitlin Olson and Rob McElhenney's second son was born.

2012: Voice role in Brickleberry

In 2012, Kaitlin Olson had a voice role in Brickleberry.

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2013: Appeared in The Heat

In 2013, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the comedy film The Heat.

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2013: Appeared in Escape from Planet Earth and The Heat

In 2013, Kaitlin Olson had roles in the animated film Escape from Planet Earth and the action comedy film The Heat.

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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.

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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.

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2016: Voice role in The Simpsons

In 2016, Kaitlin Olson had a voice role in The Simpsons.

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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.

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September 2017: The Mick Season Two Premiered

In September 2017, the second season of The Mick premiered.

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2017: Lead role in The Mick

In 2017, Kaitlin Olson played Mackenzie "Mickey" Molng, the lead role in the Fox comedy series The Mick.

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April 2018: The Mick Canceled

In April 2018, Fox canceled The Mick after the season ended.

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2018: Appeared in Arizona

In 2018, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the dark comedy thriller film Arizona.

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2018: The Mick ended

In 2018, The Mick ended after two seasons.

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2019: Voice role in Bob's Burgers ended

In 2019, Kaitlin Olson's voice role in Bob's Burgers ended.

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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.

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2020: Emmy Nomination for Flipped

In 2020, Kaitlin Olson received her first Primetime Emmy Award nomination for her role as Cricket Melfi in the Quibi comedy series Flipped, in the category of Outstanding Actress in a Short Form Comedy or Drama Series.

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2020: Curb Your Enthusiasm ended

In 2020, the HBO sitcom Curb Your Enthusiasm ended.

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2021: Recurring role in Hacks

In 2021, Kaitlin Olson started portraying Deborah "DJ" Vance Jr. in the HBO Max comedy-drama series Hacks.

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2022: Emmy Nomination for Hacks

In 2022, Kaitlin Olson received another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks.

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2023: Appeared in Champions

In 2023, Kaitlin Olson appeared in the film Champions.

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2024: Stars in High Potential

In 2024, Kaitlin Olson began starring as Morgan Gillory in the ABC crime drama series High Potential.

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2024: Emmy Nomination for Hacks

In 2024, Kaitlin Olson received another Emmy nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for her role in Hacks.

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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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