Charlie Day, born Charles Peckham Day in 1976 in New York City, was raised primarily in Middletown, Rhode Island. His mother, Mary, taught piano, and his father was a professor of Music Theory and Music History. Charlie’s heritage is a mix of Italian and Irish from his father's side, and English, Irish, and Welsh from his mother's.
He attended the Pennfield School during his early years before graduating from Portsmouth Abbey School. He later earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Merrimack College. While in college, Day participated in the Williamstown Theatre Festival's summer training program in Massachusetts, which helped shape his early interest in acting.
Charlie Day is best known for his role as Charlie Kelly in the long-running FX television series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Alongside acting, he also serves as one of the show’s writers and executive producers. His comedic portrayal of Charlie Kelly has earned him critical recognition and contributed significantly to the show's success and longevity, making it one of the longest-running live-action sitcoms in television history.
Before gaining fame, Day made guest appearances on popular television shows including Reno 911!, Third Watch, and Law & Order. He later expanded his role in television production by producing series such as How to Be a Gentleman and Unsupervised. In 2011, he hosted an episode of Saturday Night Live, where his Sunny co-star Danny DeVito appeared onstage in a comedic segment offering tongue-in-cheek advice on hosting.
In addition to his television work, Day has enjoyed success in feature films. His film credits include voice work as Benny in The Lego Movie (2014), and roles in commercially successful films such as Horrible Bosses (2011), Pacific Rim (2013), and Fist Fight (2017). These films have helped solidify his reputation in both comedic and action-genre acting.
Charlie Day has been in a relationship with actress Mary Elizabeth Ellis since 2004. The couple married in 2006 and welcomed their son, Russell Wallace Day, in 2011. Ellis is known for her own acting credits, including a role as Day’s on-screen sister in an episode of Reno 911!.
An often-cited anecdote about how they met suggests Day arm-wrestled a friend for the opportunity to talk to Ellis at a bar—a story they've recounted humorously in interviews.
Charlie Day has an estimated net worth of approximately $14 million. Though much of his income is derived from film appearances, his ongoing work on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia has also been a major contributor to his earnings. His performance on the show earned him a nomination for a Critics’ Choice Television Award, and he received a Satellite Award, underlining his impact in television comedy.
| Birth Date: | 9 Feb, 1976 |
| Age: | 44 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | New York City |
| Education: | Merrimack College |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American actor, musician, television producer and screenwriter |
| Spouse: | Mary Elizabeth Ellis [M. 2006] |
| Net Worth 2021: | 30 million |
