It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

David Hornsby stars as "Rickety Cricket" in the critically-acclaimed FXX original series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Career Highlights

David Hornsby is a writer, director, executive producer and actor.David Hornsby is currently making his Broadway debut, writing the book with Chris Hoch for the musical adaptation of “The Lost Boys” (Warner Bros.), for which he has been Tony-nominated for Best Book of a Musical with the show receiving 12 nominations overall. “The Lost Boys” has also received 11 Outer Critics Circle Award nominations, including Outstanding Book of a Musical from Hoch and David Hornsby, Outstanding New Broadway Musical and four Drama League Award nominations, including Outstanding Production of a Musical. “The Lost Boys” opened on Sunday, April 26 at the Palace Theatre on Broadway.Hornsby co-stars in Netflix’s summer 2026 comedy “The Hawk,” starring Will Ferrell, and can recently be seen in Amazon’s “Scarpetta,” starring Nicole Kidman. Hornsby was also a series regular on Apple TV’s critically acclaimed comedy “Mythic Quest.”He serves as an executive producer and writer on FX’s “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia,” where he originated and also recurs in the role of Rickety Cricket since season two, currently airing on FXX. Hornsby has created and starred in several original series, including CBS’ “How to Be a Gentleman,” FX’s animated series “Unsupervised” and NBC’s “Mission Control.” His writing credits also include Netflix’s “Big Mouth” and he has recurred on Universal/Netflix’s “Good Girls.”Hornsby co-wrote the film “The Layover,” starring Kate Upton and directed by William H. Macy. His film acting credits include “Pretty Bird,” opposite Paul Giamatti and Billy Crudup, Clint Eastwood’s “Flags of Our Fathers” and “Alien vs. Predator: Requiem.”On television, he has appeared in numerous series, including FOX’s “New Girl,” HBO’s “Hello Ladies” and “Six Feet Under,” FX’s “Baskets” and Spike TV’s “The Joe Schmo Show.” As a voice actor, Hornsby has contributed to a wide range of animated projects including Amazon’s “Merry Little Batman” (Annie Award–nominated), Cartoon Network’s “Ben 10,” Nickelodeon’s “Fanboy &amp; Chum Chum” and “Welcome to the Wayne.”Hornsby was born in Virginia, raised in Houston and currently resides in Los Angeles with his wife and two sons.

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David Hornsby stars as "Rickety Cricket" in the critically-acclaimed FXX original series It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

David Hornsby headshot wearing a red flannel shirt and dreads.

David Hornsby as Rickety Cricket | Always Sunny on FXX

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

David Hornsby

Career Highlights

Mary Elizabeth Ellis
as The Waitress

Rob Mac
as Mac / Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer

Charlie Day
as Charlie / Executive Producer / Writer

David Hornsby as Rickety Cricket | Always Sunny on FXX

David Hornsby

Rob Macas Mac / Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer

Charlie Dayas Charlie / Executive Producer / Writer

Rob Mac
as Mac / Creator / Showrunner / Executive Producer / Writer

Charlie Day
as Charlie / Executive Producer / Writer