Actor, producer, director Rob McElhenney is fast becoming recognized as one of Hollywood's brightest new talents.

He is the creator of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia , the critically acclaimed series in which he also co-stars. McElhenney also serves as writer, executive producer and sometimes director of the series.

McElhenney was also featured in an episode of last season's Lost. He has appeared on ER and Law & Order and had a recurring role on All My Children.

McElhenney made his film debut in The Devil's Own, starring Harrison Ford and Brad Pitt. He followed that with A Civil Action, starring John Travolta and Wonder Boys, starring Michael Douglas. His other film credits include Thirteen Conversations About One Thing and the dramas Tollbooth and Latter Days.

McElhenney was born in Philadelphia and wrote It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia as the ultimate homage to his hometown.