Kaitlin Olson

Kaitlin Olson is an actress and comedian known for her work in television comedy and improvisation. Olson earned a bachelor's degree in theatre arts from the University of Oregon before moving to Los Angeles, where she trained at The Groundlings Theatre in Hollywood. As a member of The Groundlings Sunday Company, Olson transitioned to recurring television roles, including appearances on "The Drew Carey Show" and "Curb Your Enthusiasm." She also participated in a USO tour with Drew Carey and cast members of "Whose Line Is It Anyway?" performing improv shows for U.S. troops in Bosnia, Kosovo, and Norway.

Olson's career gained significant attention when she was cast as Deandra Reynolds in the FX/FXX comedy series "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia." She has appeared in nearly every episode of the series, which has become the longest-running live-action sitcom in television history. Olson's performance as the show's sole female lead contributed to the ensemble's dynamic alongside Charlie Day, Glenn Howerton, Rob McElhenney, and Danny DeVito. The series is recognized for its unconventional humor and dedicated fanbase.

In addition to "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia," Olson starred in the Fox comedy series "The Mick," where she also served as executive producer. She provided the voice of Destiny the whale shark in the Disney/Pixar film "Finding Dory," a box office success. Olson's film credits include "The Heat," "Vacation," and "Champions." On television, she received Emmy nominations for her guest role as DJ Vance Jr. in the HBO Max comedy-drama "Hacks" and for her lead performance in the Quibi series "Flipped."

Olson expanded her television presence as the star and producer of the ABC crime comedy-drama "High Potential," portraying Morgan Gillory, a consultant for the LAPD. The show highlights Olson's ability to blend comedy and drama within the crime procedural genre. Olson's career reflects a commitment to comedic performance, character-driven storytelling, and versatility across television and film.