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<h2>Early Life and Move to Los Angeles</h2>
<p>Rob McElhenney was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, to Irish-American parents. At the age of 22, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue a career in acting. During this time, he supported himself by working as a waiter between auditions.</p>

<h2>Creation of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia</h2>
<p>While in Los Angeles, McElhenney met fellow aspiring actors <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Howerton">Glenn Howerton</a> and <a href="/biography/charlie-day">Charlie Day</a>. The trio collaborated to create what would become the hit sitcom <em>It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia</em>. McElhenney chose to partner with the FX network, reportedly to maintain greater creative control over the project. In addition to starring in the series, McElhenney, Day, and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Glenn_Howerton">Howerton</a> also serve as executive producers.</p>

<p>The sitcom incorporates elements of the actors' real lives. One prominent example is the setting of Paddy’s Pub, an Irish-themed bar in Philadelphia that reflects McElhenney’s heritage. Another is the relationship between <a href="/biography/charlie-day">Charlie</a>'s character and a waitress, portrayed by <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Elizabeth_Ellis">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Elizabeth_Ellis">Mary Elizabeth Ellis</a>—who is, in fact, married to <a href="/biography/charlie-day">Charlie Day</a> in real life.</p>

<h2>Marriage to <a href="/biography/kaitlin-olson">Kaitlin Olson</a></h2>
<p>During the second season of <em>It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia</em>, Rob McElhenney began dating his co-star <a href="/biography/kaitlin-olson">Kaitlin Olson</a>. The couple married on September 27, 2008. Together, they have two sons: Axel Lee, born on September 1, 2010, and Leo Grey, born on April 5, 2012.</p>

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<h2>Ongoing Role and Executive Producing Career</h2>
<p><em>It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia</em> premiered in 2005, not 2004, and has continued beyond 2019, making it one of the longest-running live-action sitcoms in American television history. McElhenney’s portrayal of Mac has become a defining part of the show's identity.</p>

<p>While best known for his work on <em>It's Always Sunny</em>, McElhenney has also ventured into other projects. He co-created and executive produced the animated series <em>Unsupervised</em>, worked on the sitcom <em>The Cool Kids</em>, and served as an executive producer for the short film <em>Spikeface</em>.</p>

<p>In addition to these roles, McElhenney expanded his reach into the tech-comedy genre with the Apple TV+ series <em>Mythic Quest</em>, which he co-created and starred in. This further established his status as a multifaceted producer and actor in contemporary television.</p>

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