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    Rob McElhenney Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, Wife and Net Worth

    Last Updated on August 28, 2025: By Mercy Chumba

    Rob Mac was born on April 14, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA. He is a writer and producer, known for It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005), Mythic Quest (2020,) and Latter Days (2003). He has been married to Kaitlin Olson since September 27, 2008. They have two children.

    Quick Facts About Robert McElhenney III

    Basic Info

    • Full Names: Robert McElhenney III
    • Popular As: Rob McElhinney
    • Gender: Male
    • Occupation: Actors Actresses — Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, and Businessman
    • Nationality: American
    • Ethnicity: White
    • Religion: Christianity
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Birthday

    • Date of Birth: 14/04/1977
    • Place of Birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

    Body Measurements

    • Height: 175 cm
    • Weight: 75 kg
    • Eye Color: Black
    • Hair Color: Black

    Family and Relationship

    • Father: Robert McElhenney
    • Mother: Helena McElhenney
    • Siblings:
      • Katie McElhenney (Sister)
      • Patrick McElhenney (Brother)
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Spouse: Kaitlin Olson
    • Children:
      • Axel (Son)
      • Leo (Son)

    Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $50M USD
    • Source of Income: Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, and Businessman

    Life and Career

    • Education:
      • Waldron Mercy Academy
      • St. Joseph's Preparatory School
      • Temple University
    • Awards:
      • PGA Producer of the Year Award (Non-Fiction TV) — 2024

    Rob McElhenney Biography

    Rob McElhenney is an American Actor, Screenwriter, Producer, and Businessman who was born and brought up in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He is famously known for his role as Mac on the FX/FXX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), a show he created and co-developed with Glenn Howerton and Charlie Day, and on which he continues to serve as an executive producer and writer.

    He is also famous for playing Ian Grimm on the Apple TV+ comedy series Mythic Quest (2020–2025), which he co-created with Day and Megan Ganz as executive producers.

    Rob McElhenney Age

    McElhenney is 48 years old, he was born on April 14, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States. He celebrates his birthday on April 14 every year, and his birth sign is Aries.

    Rob McElhenney Height

    Rob McElhinney stands at a height of 5 feet 9 inches (1.75m).

    Rob McElhenney Weight

    McElhinney weighs 75 kg (165 lbs).

    Early Life and Education

    Born on April 14, 1977, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States, McElhinney was brought up 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.

    McElhinney’s 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.

    Based on his education, Mac attended Waldron Mercy Academy and St. Joseph’s Preparatory School in Philadelphia. Later, he briefly attended Temple University and then temporarily lived on the Fordham University campus with friends, but chose not to enroll.

    Rise to Fame and Breakthrough Moment

    • McElhinney gained fame with his first major acting role in a small part in the 1997 film The Devil’s Own, though his role was cut out of the final edit; the same thing ultimately happened to him in Wonder Boys.
    • He also followed this with small parts in the films A Civil Action and Thirteen Conversations About One Thing.

    Major Achievements and Contributions

    • He is famously known for his role as Mac on the FX/FXX comedy series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), a show he created and co-developed with Charlie Day and Glenn Howerton, and on which he continues to serve as an executive producer and writer.
    • Also, in 2017, he appeared in a guest role as a police officer in the acclaimed Fargo episode “The Law of Non-Contradiction”. He acquired praise for his performance from critics, who saw many of his character’s traits and plot points as references to It’s Always Sunny.

    Personal Life

    Rob McElhenney Family, Parents

    Rob was born and raised by his parents, Helena McElhinney (mother) and his father, Robert McElhinney, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S.

    Rob McElhenney Siblings

    McElhinney has two younger brothers who 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”. He also has two full siblings, a sister, Katie McElhenney, and a brother, Patrick McElhenney.

    Rob McElhenney Wife

    McElhinney is currently married to his wife, actress Kaitlin Olson, an American actress and comedian. The two met before the first season of It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia went into production. They tied the knot in California on September 27, 2008.

    In 2009, McElhenney and his wife announced their purchase of Skinner’s Bar at 226 Market Street in Philadelphia (39.949895°N 75.144795°W). It was renamed Mac’s Tavern. The couple is blessed with two sons, Axel and Leo.

    Rob McElhenney Children

    McElhinney, together with his wife Kaitlin are proud parents of two sons, Axel and Leo.

    Rob McElhenney Net Worth

    Rob McElhenney has an estimated net worth of $50 million. This includes his assets, money, and income. His primary source of income is his career as an actor, director, producer, and screenwriter. Through his various sources of income, Rob has been able to accumulate good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.

    Rob McElhinney Photo
    Rob McElhinney Photo

    Game Of Thrones

    McElhenney made an appearance on the Season 8 premiere of the Game of Thrones series. He confirmed his cameo on Instagram with a note that read “Don’t blink.” He also gave out his location as the Seven Kingdoms of Westeros. McElhinney played one of the people on the boat in Yara’s scene.

    Game of Thrones was an American fantasy drama television series created by David Benioff and D.B. Weiss for HBO. It is an adaptation of A Song of Ice and Fire, a series of high fantasy novels by George R. R. Martin, the first of which is A Game of Thrones. The show premiered on HBO in the United States on April 17, 2011, and concluded on May 19, 2019, with 73 episodes broadcast over eight seasons.

    Tattoos

    Rob McElhinney has tattoos on his shoulders, often tagged as some of the worst tattoos, and yet he looks fantastic.

    Profiles

    • Twitter: https://twitter.com/RMcElhenney?
    • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robmcelhenney/
    • Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rmcelhenney

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