It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Charlie Day stars as "Charlie" in the critically-acclaimed FXX original series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also serves as executive producer and writer of the show.

Career Highlights

Charlie Day’s years as an actor, writer, producer and director in both film and television have garnered him a loyal following among critics and fans all over the world.Day became a household name for his role as “Charlie Kelly” on It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia for which he also writes and executive produces. He developed the show in collaboration with friends and co-producers Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton. It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia is TV’s longest running live-action sitcom and is set to premiere season 17 on July 9, 2025. With Rob McElhenney and Megan Ganz, he also created the Apple TV+ series Mythic Quest.Day is best known for his roles in Horrible Bosses, I Want You Back, Pacific Rim, The Lego Movie, Fool's Paradise, Vacation, The Hollars, Fist Fight, Pacific Rim: Uprising, Going the Distance, Monsters University, The Lego Movie 2, Hotel Artemis and Super Mario Brothers.Day began his acting career onstage and participated in the Williamstown Theater Festival for four years. He went on to play the lead role in Dead End at the Huntington Theater in Boston. Day was born in the Bronx, New York and grew up in Rhode Island. He currently lives in Los Angeles with his wife, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and their son.

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Charlie Day stars as "Charlie" in the critically-acclaimed FXX original series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also serves as executive producer and writer of the show.

Charlie Day headshot wearing a green jacket and red shirt