Kaitlin Olson is an American actress. She is also a producer and a comedian and she has earned admirable wealth from her profession over the years. Kaitlin Olson’s net worth is an estimate that also couples it with that of her husband.
As per the last estimates, her combined net with her husband is currently at $50 million. Kaitlin has been active in the entertainment industry for several years and many people know her for appearing in the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” that has aired since 215. You will also find her as other films such as “The Mick” that aired from 217 to 2018.
Early Life of Kaitlin Olson
Kaitlin’s birth name is Kaitlin Willow Olson. She was born on August 18, 1975, in Portland, Oregon. Kaitlin is the daughter of Donald Lee Olson and Melinda Leora. Her father was a publisher while her mother was a nurse.
Kaitlin grew up in Spokane, Washington, and Vashon Island. She attended Tigard High School in Tigard, Oregon. She then graduated in 1993 and later joined the University of Oregon and pursued a career in theatre.
After Kaitlin earned her degree in theatre arts, she relocated to Los Angeles where she searched for opportunities to work on creating a professional acting career.
Kaitlin Olson’s Career Development
While in Los Angeles, Kaitlin began with joining the The Groundlings improvisational group. Under the group, she went on to attended different USO tours in places like Kosovo, Bosnia, and Norway.
During the same period, Kaitlin got other guest appearance roles on TV shows such as “The Drew Carey Show” that aired 2002 to 2004, “George Lopez” (2004), “Curb Your Miss Match” (2003), etc.
Additionally, she got other main cast roles on films such as “Meet the Marks” (2002), “Coyote Ugly” (2000), “Eyes to Heaven,” etc. Kaitlin also landed other roles in 205 that gave her the career breakthrough she needed.
Her career breakthrough role came when she played Deandra Reynolds in the FX sitcom “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.” Some of her co-stars include Charlie Day, Danny DeVito, Glenn Howerton, and Rob McElhenney, her husband.
Kaitlin has also worked as a voice actor. For instance, she is the voice of Ethel in the “Brickleberry” comedy central animated series. She is also a voice actor in the “Finding Dory” (2016) Walt Disney animated film.
Personal Life and Real Estate
Kaitlin Olson is married to Rob McElhenney in September 2008. Rob was her co-star on the “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” and was also her boss. The couple has sons Axel Lee and Leo Grey.
Regarding real estate, the couple paid $2.1 million for a 4-bedroom home in Sherman Oaks, California. However, they sold it in November 2018 for $2.5 million.
Kaitlin Olson’s Net Worth
Kaitlin is in the entertainment industry and has earned her wealth from the work she does taking on different projects. Based on her career path, she has a cumulative net worth of $50 million that is a combination of her husband’s.