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Kaitlin Olson

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  • Producer
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Kaitlin Olson
A single mom with three kids helps solve an unsolvable crime when she rearranges some evidence during her shift as a police department cleaner.
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High Potential (2024– )
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Born in Portland, Oregon, Kaitlin cultivated her passion for acting at the University of Oregon, where she got her Bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts. After her stint on stage, she moved to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally. She began at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood, training ground to comic greats such as Will Ferrell and Phil Hartman. Kaitlin secured a coveted spot in The Groundlings Sunday Company, which proved to be an amazing showcase, leading to recurring roles on both Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000), where Kaitlin plays "Becky", Larry's sister-in-law, and The Drew Carey Show (1995), where she played "Traylor", Mimi's nemesis, for two seasons.

Olson also had the honor of joining Drew Carey and several cast members of Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1998) on a USO tour, performing improv shows for US troops in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Norway.

Soon after The Drew Carey Show (1995) ended, Olson was cast as a series regular on the Fox series Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show (2005).

Previously, Olson has been a series regular on the Fox improv/hidden camera series Meet the Marks (2002) and recurred on Punk'd (2003) and The Jamie Kennedy Experiment (2002). She has also had notable guest starring roles on Out of Practice (2005) and Miss Match (2003), opposite Alicia Silverstone.

Olson starred as "Sweet Dee" on the FX breakout sitcom, It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005).
BornAugust 18, 1975
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    • Nominated for 3 Primetime Emmys
      • 1 win & 14 nominations total

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    Known for

    Sigourney Weaver, Willem Dafoe, Diane Keaton, Albert Brooks, Ellen DeGeneres, John Ratzenberger, Deb Fink, Andrew Stanton, Brad Garrett, Allison Janney, David Arnott, Torbin Xan Bullock, Doug Burch, Ty Burrell, Cathy Cavadini, Judi M. Durand, Idris Elba, Bill Hader, Barbara Harris, Aaron Hendry, Andy Hirsch, Carlyle King, Eugene Levy, Vicki Lewis, Angus MacLane, Jeremy Maxwell, Kate McKinnon, Daniel Edward Mora, Ed O'Neill, Kaitlin Olson, Jason Pace, Austin Pendleton, Bob Peterson, David Randolph, Jerome Ranft, Katherine Ringgold, Stephen Root, Andreana Weiner, Dominic West, Aaron Fors, Alexander Gould, Will Collyer, Nancy Truman, Regina Taufen, Liza Seneca, Willow Geer, Dylan Naber, Carrie Paff, Terrell Ransom Jr., Alex Puccinelli, Dashell Zamm, Gunnar Sizemore, Molly Jackson, Emma Shannon, Daniella Jones, Dara Iruka, Carter Hastings, Paige Nan Pollack, Hayden Rolence, Riley Lio, Veronika Bonell, Ashlyn Faith Williams, Gabriel C. Brown, Bennett Dammann, Sloane Murray, and Lucia Geddes in Finding Dory (2016)
    Finding Dory
    7.2
    • Destiny(voice)
    • 2016
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
    It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
    8.8
    TV Series
    • Dee Reynolds
    Christina Applegate, Ed Helms, Skyler Gisondo, and Steele Stebbins in Vacation (2015)
    Vacation
    6.2
    • Arizona Cop
    • 2015
    Sandra Bullock, Demián Bichir, Melissa McCarthy, Michael McDonald, Adam Ray, and Spoken Reasons in The Heat (2013)
    The Heat
    6.6
    • Tatiana
    • 2013

    Credits

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    Actress



    • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
      • Dee Reynolds
      • Released
      • TV Series
      • 2005



    • Kaitlin Olson in High Potential (2024)
      High Potential
      7.6
      TV Series
      • Morgan Gillory
      • 2024–2025
    • It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005)
      It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Dee Reynolds
      • 2005–2025
    • Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder in Hacks (2021)
      Hacks
      8.2
      TV Series
      • DJ Vance
      • 2021–2025
    • Abbott Elementary (2021)
      Abbott Elementary
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Dee
      • 2025
    • Bobby Cannavale, Kaitlin Olson, Ramon Reed, Loren Gray, Raphael Alejandro, Ali Gallo, Bardia Seiri, Isabella Ferreira, and Mason Thames in Incoming (2024)
      Incoming
      5.8
      • Ms. Nielsen
      • 2024
    • Matthew McConaughey, Don Cheadle, Johnny Knoxville, Tom Kenny, Niecy Nash, and Kaitlin Olson in Agent Elvis (2023)
      Agent Elvis
      6.8
      TV Series
      • CeCe Ryder (voice)
      • 2023
    • Woody Harrelson, Joshua Felder, James Day Keith, Madison Tevlin, and Kevin Iannucci in Champions (2023)
      Champions
      6.8
      • Alex
      • 2023
    • Danny Trejo, Tim Meadows, Kaitlin Olson, and Dexter Darden in It's A Wonderful Binge (2022)
      It's A Wonderful Binge
      4.6
      • Mayor Spengler
      • 2022
    • Imagine Dragons: Follow You (2021)
      Imagine Dragons: Follow You
      8.2
      Music Video
      • Kaitlin Olson
      • 2021
    • John Malkovich, Steve Carell, Don Lake, Ben Schwartz, Jimmy O. Yang, Tawny Newsome, and Diana Silvers in Space Force (2020)
      Space Force
      6.7
      TV Series
      • Edison Jaymes
      • 2020
    • Will Forte and Kaitlin Olson in Flipped (2020)
      Flipped
      6.8
      TV Series
      • Cricket Melfi
      • 2020
    • Larry David in Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
      Curb Your Enthusiasm
      8.8
      TV Series
      • Becky
      • 2000–2020
    • H. Jon Benjamin, Kristen Schaal, Eugene Mirman, Dan Mintz, and John Roberts in Bob's Burgers (2011)
      Bob's Burgers
      8.2
      TV Series
      • Helen (voice)
      • 2015–2019
    • Mean Jean
      TV Movie
      • 2018
    • Kaitlin Olson, Carla Jimenez, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Thomas Barbusca, and Jack Stanton in The Mick (2017)
      The Mick
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Mackenzie Murphy
      • 2017–2018

    Producer



    • Kaitlin Olson in High Potential (2024)
      High Potential
      7.6
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • producer
      • 2024–2025
    • Kaitlin Olson, Carla Jimenez, Sofia Black-D'Elia, Thomas Barbusca, and Jack Stanton in The Mick (2017)
      The Mick
      7.8
      TV Series
      • executive producer
      • co-executive producer
      • 2017–2018

    Writer



    • Kelsey Grammer, Paul F. Tompkins, Malcolm Barrett, Kaitlin Olson, Mary Lynn Rajskub, and Lee Mack in Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show (2005)
      Kelsey Grammer Presents: The Sketch Show
      6.4
      TV Series
      • sketches by
      • 2005

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    Weather Girl
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    Weather Girl
    What Will Fans Remember About 'Finding Dory' (That Dory May Not)?
    Interview 1:30
    What Will Fans Remember About 'Finding Dory' (That Dory May Not)?
    What Will Fans Remember About 'Finding Dory' (That Dory May Not)?
    Interview 1:30
    What Will Fans Remember About 'Finding Dory' (That Dory May Not)?
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:12
    Official Trailer
    Finale Trailer - Season 17
    Trailer 1:05
    Finale Trailer - Season 17
    Official Trailer - Season 17
    Trailer 1:23
    Official Trailer - Season 17
    Official Trailer
    Trailer 2:20
    Official Trailer

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    • Alternative name
      • Kaitlin Olsen
    • Height
      • 5′ 8″ (1.73 m)
    • Born
      • August 18, 1975
      • Portland, Oregon, USA
    • Spouse
      • Rob MacSeptember 27, 2008 - present (2 children)
    • Children
        Axel McElhenney
    • Parents
        Melinda Lenora
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      • 3 Articles

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    • Trivia
      Gave birth to her first child at age 35, a son Axel McElhenney (b. September 1, 2010). Child's father is her husband, Rob Mac.
    • Quotes
      I wish I had some dirt on Danny DeVito, but he is honestly the nicest, sweetest man I've ever met in my life. I love him, I love being around him. He's become like a part of our family. His wife and kids are amazing. Like, he's the happiest man I've ever known. He doesn't really have much to be sad about.

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    • How old is Kaitlin Olson?
      49 years old
    • When was Kaitlin Olson born?
      August 18, 1975
    • Where was Kaitlin Olson born?
      Portland, Oregon, USA
    • What is Kaitlin Olson's birth name?
      Kaitlin Willow Olson
    • How tall is Kaitlin Olson?
      5 feet 8 inches, or 1.73 meters

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