Charlie Day facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Charlie Day
Day dressed as Dayman from It's Always Sunny at the 2011 San Diego Comic-Con
Born	Charles Peckham Day (1976-02-09) February 9, 1976 (age 49) New York City, U.S.
Alma mater	Merrimack College (BA)
Occupation	Actor comedian writer producer podcaster
Years active	1997–present
Spouse(s)	Mary Elizabeth Ellis ​ (m. 2006)​
Children	1

Charlie Day (born February 9, 1976) is a talented American actor, writer, and producer. He is famous for playing Charlie Kelly in the TV show It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. He also helps write and produce this show.

You might know his voice from popular animated movies. He voiced Art in Monsters University and Benny in The Lego Movie series. He also brought the character Luigi to life in The Super Mario Bros. Movie. Charlie Day has also starred in movies like Pacific Rim and Horrible Bosses. In 2023, he directed his first movie, Fool's Paradise.

Early Life and Education

Charlie Day was born in New York City on February 9, 1976. He grew up mostly in Middletown, Rhode Island. His father, Thomas Charles Day, was a music history professor. His mother, Mary, taught music.

Charlie went to Pennfield School and Portsmouth Abbey School. After that, he studied at Merrimack College. He majored in art history and was very active in the school's theater group. He graduated in 1998. In 2014, Merrimack College gave him an honorary Ph.D.

Starting His Career

While still in college, Charlie spent summers at the Williamstown Theatre Festival. There, he worked with other actors like Jimmi Simpson and Kathryn Hahn. He even played the main role in a play called Dead End in Boston.

After college, Charlie took on small TV roles and did voiceovers. He also worked as a waiter to earn money. In the early 2000s, he appeared on shows like Law & Order and Third Watch.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Charlie Day often made funny short films with his friends in his free time. These videos inspired him to create a comedy series with Rob McElhenney and Glenn Howerton. This series became It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

The show first aired on FX in 2005. Charlie not only stars as Charlie Kelly but also helps produce and write the show. His acting has made his character very popular. It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia is now the longest-running live-action comedy on American TV.

Since 2021, Charlie, Rob, and Glenn have hosted The Always Sunny Podcast. They share fun stories and behind-the-scenes secrets about the show.

Charlie has also helped create other TV shows. He co-created The Cool Kids (2018–2019), which was set in a retirement community. He also co-created Mythic Quest (2020–present) for Apple TV+. He is an executive producer for Mythic Quest.

Movies and Other Projects

In 2011, Charlie Day starred in the comedy movie Horrible Bosses. He played Dale Arbus, and his performance was very well-liked. He returned for the sequel, Horrible Bosses 2, in 2014.

Charlie also hosted Saturday Night Live in 2011. He was the second cast member from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia to host the show.

He had a big role in the science fiction movie Pacific Rim (2013). He played Dr. Newton Geiszler, a biologist. The director, Guillermo del Toro, was a fan of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Charlie later played Newt again in the sequel, Pacific Rim Uprising (2018).

In 2017, Charlie starred with Ice Cube in the movie Fist Fight. He played Andy Campbell, a high school English teacher. He also appeared in Hotel Artemis in 2018. In 2022, he had a main role in the romantic comedy I Want You Back.

Charlie Day is also known for his voice acting. He voiced Art in Monsters University (2013) and Benny in The Lego Movie (2014) and The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part (2019). In 2021, Nintendo announced he would voice Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie, which came out in 2023.

In 2018, Charlie started working on his first movie as a director, Fool's Paradise. He also wrote and co-stars in the film. It was released in 2023.

Personal Life

Charlie Day is a talented musician. He can play the piano, trombone, guitar, and harmonica. He has written many songs for It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

In 2001, Charlie met actress Mary Elizabeth Ellis. They started dating and later worked together on Reno 911!. Mary Elizabeth Ellis also plays The Waitress on It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia. Charlie and Mary Elizabeth got married on March 4, 2006. They have one son, who was born in December 2011. They live in Los Angeles, California.

Selected Awards and Nominations

Images for kids

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  Day at the 2010 San Diego Comic-Con

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  Day at the premiere for Horrible Bosses in August 2011

See also

In Spanish: Charlie Day para niños