Age, Biography, and Wiki
Rob McElhenney was born on April 14, 1977. He gained fame for his role as Ronald "Mac" McDonald in the sitcom "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," which he also co-created. McElhenney's career has been marked by his versatility in writing, directing, and producing several projects. His personal life and career milestones are detailed on his Wikipedia page at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rob_McElhenney.
| Occupation | Screenwriter |
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| Date of Birth | 14 April 1977 |
| Age | 48 Years |
| Birth Place | Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Horoscope | Aries |
| Country | U.S |
Height, Weight & Measurements
While specific measurements are not universally listed, Rob McElhenney is known for his distinctive appearance, often incorporating his physical humor into his roles.
In preparation for the seventh season of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, McElhenney put on 60 lb (27 kg) of fat and let his beard grow out to give extra humor to his character and add a new comedic direction for the season. His co-star Charlie Day described the weight gain as "disgusting" and said that the rest of the cast was "a little on the fence about it for his own personal health and safety". McElhenney subsequently lost 23 lb (10 kg) in a month after the season was finished filming, and lost the rest of the weight later in the year in time to film the next season.
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Dating & Relationship Status
Rob McElhenney is married to Kaitlin Olson, a fellow actor known for her role as Dee Reynolds in "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." The couple has two children together.
Both of McElhenney's parents were of Irish descent. He was raised Catholic. Through his father, he is a cousin of Olympic rower Marcus McElhenney. When he was eight years old, his parents divorced after his mother came out as a lesbian. He and his two younger brothers were primarily raised by their father, though their parents remained close after the divorce. His two brothers are gay, and he describes himself as having "always been part of the gay community". Through his father's subsequent marriage, he also has a half-sister and step-brother.
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Net Worth and Salary
As of 2025, Rob McElhenney's net worth is estimated to be around $50 million, often reported as a combined figure with his wife Kaitlin Olson. However, when considering his partnership with Ryan Reynolds, their combined net worth is approximately $400 million.
In preparation for the show's 13th season, he transformed his body again, though this time he became excessively fit and athletic. He later joked in an Instagram post, "Look, it's not that hard. All you need to do is lift weights six days a week, stop drinking alcohol, don't eat anything after 7pm, don't eat any carbs or sugar at all, in fact just don't eat anything you like, get the personal trainer from Magic Mike, sleep nine hours a night, run three miles a day, and have a studio pay for the whole thing over a six to seven month span. I don't know why everyone's not doing this. It's a super realistic lifestyle and an appropriate body image to compare oneself to. #hollywood ".
Business Ventures
- Wrexham AFC Co-Ownership: In 2021, McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds purchased Wrexham FC. They have invested in the team's infrastructure and have seen significant success, including promotions to higher leagues.
- Adim Entertainment/tech Company: McElhenney co-founded Adim, a new entertainment and tech company, expanding his business interests beyond traditional media.
On September 23, 2020, it was announced by the Wrexham Supporters Trust that a business partnership had been formed by McElhenney and Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds and that they were in talks to purchase the Welsh football team Wrexham AFC. On November 16, 2020, it was confirmed that the two had successfully taken over the club after receiving the backing of the Wrexham Supporters Trust. On April 22, 2023, Wrexham achieved promotion to League Two and also became National League champions under their ownership. This marked a return for Wrexham to the English Football League after a 15 year absence. On April 13, 2024, Wrexham secured promotion to League One finishing 2nd in League Two and securing automatic league promotion. In April 2024, some of Club Necaxa's owners purchased a 5% stake in Wrexham, reciprocated by Reynolds and McElhenney purchasing a minority ownership stake in Club Necaxa.
On June 7, 2022, McElhenney announced the launch of a new entertainment-tech company named Adim, co-founded by himself, Chase Rosenblatt, Melissa Kaspers, Spencer Marell, and Richard Rosenblatt.
In 2023, McElhenney along with his It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia co-stars Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day launched an Irish American Whiskey company to bottle the spirit of Paddy's Pub, named Four Walls as a tribute to the four walls of the bar they call home on the show.
On June 26, 2023, it was announced that both Ryan Reynolds and McElhenney were part of an investor group that bought a 24% equity stake in the Alpine F1 Team.
He hired actress Kaitlin Olson to play Dee Reynolds on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, and became romantically interested in her "around season 2" of the series. He has called her "the funniest woman in show business". They were married in California on September 27, 2008. They have two sons. Olson went into labor with their first son while at a Los Angeles Dodgers home game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Social Network
Rob McElhenney is active on social media platforms, where he engages with fans and shares updates about his projects.
Education
Details about McElhenney's formal education are not widely publicized, but his career in the entertainment industry has been marked by practical experience and creative success.
McElhenney attended Waldron Mercy Academy and St. Joseph's Preparatory School in Philadelphia. He later briefly attended Temple University and then temporarily lived on the Fordham University campus with friends, but chose not to enroll.
