| Rob McElhenney Quick Info | |
|---|---|
| Height | 5 ft 9½ in |
| Weight | 74 kg |
| Date of Birth | April 14, 1977 |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries |
| Spouse | Kaitlin Olson |
Rob McElhenney is an American actor, director, producer, screenwriter, and co-owner of the Wrexham Association Football Club. He is known for playing Ronald “Mac” McDonald in the FX/FXX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Louis “Lou” Tookers in the Fox romantic comedy series The Mindy Project, Ian Grimm in the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest, and Aldo in the ABC drama series Lost. On It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, he has also served as one of the developers, executive producers, and the creator of the show.
Full Name
Robert McElhenney III
Nick Name
Rob, Mac, Robert Dale McElhenney
Sun Sign
Aries
Born Place
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Nationality
Education
Rob McElhenney studied at Saint Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia and then attended Temple University.
Occupation
Actor, Director, Producer, Screenwriter, Co-owner of the Wrexham Association Football Club
Family
- Father – Robert McElhenney
- Mother – Helena McElhenney
- Siblings – Katie McElhenney (Younger Sister). Rob has one more younger sibling.
- Others – Robert J. McElhenney (Paternal Grandfather), George F. Summers, Sr. (Maternal Grandfather), May Clements (Maternal Grandmother), Marcus N. McElhenney (Cousin) (Olympic Medalist, Attorney, Activist)
Manager
Rob McElhenney has been repped by William Morris Endeavor Entertainment, Talent and Literary Agency, Beverly Hills, California, United States.
Net Worth
In 2020, his net worth was $50 Million according to CelebrityNetWorth.com.
Build
Athletic
Height
5 ft 9½ in or 176.5 cm
Weight
74 kg or 163 lbs
Girlfriend / Spouse
Rob McElhenney has dated –
- Jordan Reid (2003-2005) – He was romantically involved with actor Jordan Reid between 2003 and 2005.
- Kaitlin Olson (2006-Present) – In 2006, he started dating actor, comedian, and producer Kaitlin Olson after he hired her to play the role of Dee Reynolds in It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. To him, she was the funniest woman in show business and he became romantically interested in Olson “around season 2” of the series. On September 27, 2008, they got married in California and have 2 sons – Axel Lee McElhenney (b. September 1, 2010) and Leo Grey McElhenney (b. April 5, 2012).
Race / Ethnicity
White
Rob McElhenney is of Irish, German, English, and Scottish descent.
Hair Color
Salt and Pepper
Eye Color
Hazel
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
- Often includes references to retro action films or music, either through story or dialogue
- Humor from very dark characters and situations
- Vain, immoral characters lacking in self-awareness
Brand Endorsements
He appeared in a TV commercial for Nike in 1999.
Religion
He was raised Roman Catholic.
Rob McElhenney Facts
- He was 8 years old when his parents divorced after his mother came out as a lesbian.
- Although he was mainly raised by his father, McElhenney’s parents remained close after the divorce.
- It was one of his closest friends, Joseph Dougherty Jr. of Delaware County, who suggested the idea for what later would become It’s Always Sunny In Philadelphia.
- Rob McElhenney played Elder Harmon, the oldest one of the L.D.S. missionaries who has been assigned as their leader, in the 2003 romantic comedy-drama film Latter Days. The film is about a gay relationship between a closeted Mormon missionary and his openly gay neighbor.
- Rob was once roommates with actor, director, and screenwriter Christopher Backus.
- In January 2022, it was revealed that Rob, Kaitlin, Ryan Reynolds, and Blake Lively had donated $11,000 to soccer player Jordan Davies and Kelsey Edwards’ GoFundMe page in honor of their late son, who was delivered in a stillbirth.
Featured Image by Gage Skidmore / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0
