With appearances on acclaimed film and TV projects dating back to the late 1990’s, Rob McElhenney wasn’t a total unknown when he created “It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia” (FX, 2005- ). As the cult hit’s creator, executive producer, co-star and occasional director, however, he left the realm of the unknown far behind with his latest star-making project.

McElhenney grew up in Philadelphia, PA where he attended St. Joseph’s Preparatory School. In the mid ‘90s, the wannabe-actor left Philly to pursue his creative destiny. Eight years as a New York actor brought him little success – some “Law and