Charlie Day

Charles Peckham Day (born February 9, 1976) is an American actor, writer, and producer. He is best known for playing Charlie Kelly on the FX dark comedy It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia (2005–present), which he stars with Rob McElhenney, Kaitlin Olson, Glenn Howerton and Danny DeVito, and he is also a writer and an executive producer. In 2011, he was nominated for a Critics' Choice Television Award and a Satellite Award for the role. He subsequently co-created the Fox sitcom The Cool Kids (2018–2019) with Paul Fruchbom and the Apple TV+ comedy Mythic Quest (2020–present) with McElhenney and Megan Ganz. He continues to executive-produce the latter. In film, Day is best known for his performances as biologist Dr Newton Geiszler in Guillermo del Toro's science-fiction monster movie Pacific Rim(2013) and its sequel Pacific Rim Uprising (2018), Dale Arbus in the comedy Horrible Bosses (2011) and sequel Horrible Bosses 2 (2014), and teacher Andy Campbell in the comedy Fist Fight(2017). He is also known for his voice roles in Monsters University (2013), The Lego Movie film franchise (2014–2019) and the Nintendo franchise character Luigi in The Super Mario Bros. Movie (2023). He made his directorial debut with Fool's Paradise in 2023. Description above from the Wikipedia article Charlie Day, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.

Works

Kill Me

Jimmy wakes up in a bathtub after having tried to kill himself. Or, at least, that’s what it looks like to his friends and family. Jimmy is pretty sure he didn’t do it... Maybe. Together with Margot, the 911 operator who took his call, he sets out on a mission to solve the whodunit: did someone try to kill him, or are they chasing the specter of depression?

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Character:Jimmy

Side Quest

Side Quest

Go deeper into the Mythic Quest universe in these four standalone stories. Follow the lives of players, comic book shop owners, touring orchestra musicians, and members of the art department as they search for community, success, and love.

Release Date:2025-03-25

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Episode Count:4

For the Safety of Theo

When casual hook-ups become too debilitating, a man suffering from Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder seeks out different ways to purge himself of the consequences of the night before.

Release Date:2023-06-24

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

6.9

The Saint of Second Chances

Mike Veeck, son of MLB franchise owner Bill Veeck, blows up his father's career. Exiled from the game he loves, the younger Veeck spends the next few decades clawing his way up from rock bottom, determined to redeem himself.

Release Date:2023-06-11

Character:Mike Veeck

Vote Count:15

4.6

Fool's Paradise

A down-on-his-luck publicist discovers a recently released mental health patient who looks just like a misbehaving movie star. The publicist subs him into a film, creating a new star. But fame and fortune are not all they are cracked up to be.

Release Date:2023-05-12

Department:Directing

Job:Director

Character:Latte Pronto

Vote Count:77

Bupkis
6.3

Bupkis

Pete Davidson attempts to work through unique family dynamics and the complexities of fame to form meaningful relationships.

Release Date:2023-05-04

Character:Glen Rossi

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:31

7.6

The Super Mario Bros. Movie

While working underground to fix a water main, Brooklyn plumbers—and brothers—Mario and Luigi are transported down a mysterious pipe and wander into a magical new world. But when the brothers are separated, Mario embarks on an epic quest to find Luigi.

Release Date:2023-04-05

Character:Luigi (voice)

Vote Count:9465

Welcome to Wrexham
7.8

Welcome to Wrexham

Documentary series tracking the dreams and worries of Wrexham, a working-class town in North Wales, UK, as two Hollywood stars (Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds) take ownership of the town’s historic yet struggling football club.

Release Date:2022-08-24

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:113

6.3

I Want You Back

Peter and Emma thought they were on the precipice of life’s biggest moments – marriage, kids, and houses in the suburbs – until their respective partners dumped them. Horrified to learn that the loves of their lives have already moved on, Peter and Emma hatch a hilarious plan to win back their exes with unexpected results.

Release Date:2022-02-10

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Peter

Vote Count:327

Abbott Elementary
7.5

Abbott Elementary

In this workplace comedy, a group of dedicated, passionate teachers — and a slightly tone-deaf principal — are brought together in a Philadelphia public school where, despite the odds stacked against them, they are determined to help their students succeed in life. Though these incredible public servants may be outnumbered and underfunded, they love what they do — even if they don’t love the school district’s less-than-stellar attitude toward educating children.

Release Date:2021-12-07

Character:Charlie

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:195

5.1

How It Ends

Liza scores an invite to one last wild party before the world ends. But making it there won't be easy, as her car has been stolen, and the clock is ticking on her plan to tie up loose ends with friends and family. Accompanied by her younger self, Liza embarks on a hilarious journey across Los Angeles, running into an eclectic cast of characters.

Release Date:2021-07-20

Character:Lonny

Vote Count:79

Snacked

Snacked

Welcome to Snacked: A brand new series from First We Feast where your favorite celebrities break down their most beloved snacks and candies.

Release Date:2021-07-20

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Mythic Quest
7.3

Mythic Quest

Meet the team behind the biggest multiplayer video game of all time. But in a workplace focused on building worlds, molding heroes, and creating legends, the most hard-fought battles don’t occur in the game—they happen in the office.

Release Date:2020-02-07

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Episode Count:40

Vote Count:355

The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.2

The Kelly Clarkson Show

Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.

Release Date:2019-09-09

Character:Self

Episode Count:3

Vote Count:58

6.7

The Lego Movie 2: The Second Part

It's been five years since everything was awesome and the citizens are facing a huge new threat: LEGO DUPLO® invaders from outer space, wrecking everything faster than they can rebuild.

Release Date:2019-02-06

Character:Benny (voice)

Vote Count:2239

6.3

Emmet's Holiday Party: A LEGO Movie Short

There’s nothing like the holidays in Apocalypseburg!

Release Date:2018-12-10

Character:Benny (voice)

Vote Count:19

The Cool Kids
5.5

The Cool Kids

Three guy friends in a retirement community are the top dogs until they’re blown out of the water by the newest member of the community, a female rebel who’s ready to challenge their place – it’s high school with 70 somethings.

Release Date:2018-09-28

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Chet the Handyman

Episode Count:22

Vote Count:25

6.0

Hotel Artemis

Los Angeles, June 21st, 2028. While the streets are being torn apart by riots, the Nurse, who runs a clandestine hospital for criminals in the penthouse of the Artemis, a closed old hotel, has a rough night dealing with troublemaker clients: thieves, assassins, someone from the past and the one who owns the place and the whole city.

Release Date:2018-06-07

Character:Acapulco

Vote Count:1558

6.1

Pacific Rim: Uprising

It has been ten years since The Battle of the Breach and the oceans are still, but restless. Vindicated by the victory at the Breach, the Jaeger program has evolved into the most powerful global defense force in human history. The PPDC now calls upon the best and brightest to rise up and become the next generation of heroes when the Kaiju threat returns.

Release Date:2018-03-21

Character:Dr. Newton Geiszler

Vote Count:5006

Lie Detector

Lie Detector

Everyone likes to think that they’ll be cool in the hot seat, but in this Vanity Fair series, we give celebrities the chance to prove themselves with a bonafide lie detector test. Each celebrity will have to answer a series of questions about everything from love to friendship.

Release Date:2018-03-01

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

5.7

I Love You, Daddy

When a successful television writer's daughter becomes the interest of an aging filmmaker with an appalling past, he becomes worried about how to handle the situation.

Release Date:2017-09-09

Character:Ralph Kinder

Vote Count:86

6.1

Fist Fight

When one school teacher gets the other fired, he is challenged to an after-school fight.

Release Date:2017-02-16

Department:Production

Job:Executive Producer

Character:Andy Campbell

Vote Count:1245

6.3

The Hollars

Aspiring New York City artist John Hollar returns to his Middle America hometown on the eve of his mother’s brain surgery. Joined by his girlfriend, eight months pregnant with their first child, John is forced to navigate the crazy world he left behind.

Release Date:2016-08-25

Character:Jason

Vote Count:307

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

Release Date:2015-09-08

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:283

6.3

Vacation

Hoping to bring his family closer together and to recreate his childhood vacation for his own kids, a grown up Rusty Griswold takes his wife and their two sons on a cross-country road trip to the coolest theme park in America, Walley World. Needless to say, things don't go quite as planned.

Release Date:2015-07-28

Character:Chad

Vote Count:3735

Hot Ones
7.4

Hot Ones

The show with hot questions and even hotter wings invites a famous guest over to eat and then interviews them while they're struggling through the heat.

Release Date:2015-03-12

Character:Self

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:54

6.2

Horrible Bosses 2

Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to start their own business but things don't go as planned because of a slick investor, prompting the trio to pull off a harebrained and misguided kidnapping scheme.

Release Date:2014-11-12

Character:Dale Arbus

Vote Count:4157

4.0

The Emmet Awards Show!

Time to pop that popcorn and get ready…The Emmet Awards are here! Each month thousands of kids have entered to win each of the monthly contests. NOW it’s time to find out the winners!

Release Date:2014-09-10

Character:Benny (voice / uncredited / archive footage)

Vote Count:2

6.8

Party Central

Mike and Sulley are back at Monsters University for a fun-filled weekend with their Oozma Kappa fraternity brothers. The gang is throwing their first party, but no one’s showing up. Luckily for them, Mike and Sulley have come up with a plan to make sure “Party Central” is the most epic party the school has ever seen.

Release Date:2014-02-20

Character:Art (voice)

Vote Count:295

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.

Release Date:2014-02-17

Character:Self

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:320

7.4

The Lego Movie

An ordinary Lego mini-figure, mistakenly thought to be the extraordinary MasterBuilder, is recruited to join a quest to stop an evil Lego tyrant from conquering the universe.

Release Date:2014-02-06

Character:Benny (voice)

Vote Count:7928

6.9

Pacific Rim

Using massive piloted robots to combat the alien threat, earth's survivors take the fight to the invading alien force lurking in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. Nearly defenseless in the face of the relentless enemy, the forces of mankind have no choice but to turn to two unlikely heroes who now stand as earth's final hope against the mounting apocalypse.

Release Date:2013-07-11

Character:Dr. Newton Geiszler

Vote Count:12568

7.0

Monsters University

A look at the relationship between Mike and Sulley during their days at Monsters University — when they weren't necessarily the best of friends.

Release Date:2013-06-19

Character:Art (voice)

Vote Count:10714

Unsupervised
7.0

Unsupervised

Two 15-year-old best friends, Gary and Joel, they try to navigate through teenage life while also trying to do the right thing without the help of any parental supervision.

Release Date:2012-01-19

Department:Production

Job:Producer

Character:Jesse Judge (Voice)

Episode Count:13

Vote Count:24

6.6

Horrible Bosses

For Nick, Kurt and Dale, the only thing that would make the daily grind more tolerable would be to grind their intolerable bosses into dust. Quitting is not an option, so, with the benefit of a few-too-many drinks and some dubious advice from a hustling ex-con, the three friends devise a convoluted and seemingly foolproof plan to rid themselves of their respective employers... permanently.

Release Date:2011-07-08

Character:Dale Arbus

Vote Count:6391

Conan
7.0

Conan

A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.

Release Date:2010-11-08

Character:Self

Episode Count:2

Vote Count:228

6.1

Going the Distance

Erin and Garrett are very much in love. When Erin moves to San Francisco to finish her journalism degree and Garrett stays behind in New York to work in the music industry, they gamely keep the romance alive with webcams and frequent-flyer miles. But just when it seems the lovers will soon be reunited, they each score a big break that could separate them for good.

Release Date:2010-08-27

Character:Dan Grant

Vote Count:726

9.2

A Very Sunny Christmas

Dennis and Dee decide to teach Frank a lesson "A Christmas Carol"-style, and Mac and Charlie learn some shocking things about their childhood Christmas traditions.

Release Date:2009-11-17

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Charlie Kelly

Vote Count:7

9.5

The Nightman Cometh: Live

The Nightman Cometh, the fictional rock opera from It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, is brought to life at The Troubadour nightclub in April 2009, written by broadway star Charlie Kelly.

Release Date:2009-09-15

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Charlie Kelly

Vote Count:8

4.5

A Quiet Little Marriage

A Quiet Little Marriage is the love story of Dax and Olive, who manage to find harmony even as they juggle family, romance and intimacy, but that all changes the night she asks him for a baby. Writer/director Mo Perkins’ intense and profound, raw feature debut is laced with sly humor, exquisitely rendered characters, and a pitch-perfect emotional honesty.

Release Date:2008-10-18

Character:Adam

Vote Count:6

Boldly Going Nowhere
7.0

Boldly Going Nowhere

Boldly Going Nowhere was a proposed American television show for Fox. Rob McElhenney, Glenn Howerton, and Charlie Day, the producers and stars of It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia, created the show along with their Always Sunny writers' assistant Adam Stein. While they did not plan to star in the show, they were the executive producers.

Release Date:2008-10-11

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:1

1.0

Love Thy Neighbor

Two married couples are about to give new meaning to the phrase "Love Thy Neighbor." When these best friends become more than just friends, one simple game leads to another.

Release Date:2005-07-05

Character:Video Clerk

Vote Count:1

American Dad!
7.0

American Dad!

The series focuses on an eccentric motley crew that is the Smith family and their three housemates: Father, husband, and breadwinner Stan Smith; his better half housewife, Francine Smith; their college-aged daughter, Hayley Smith; and their high-school-aged son, Steve Smith. Outside of the Smith family, there are three additional main characters, including Hayley's boyfriend turned husband, Jeff Fischer; the family's man-in-a-goldfish-body pet, Klaus; and most notably the family's zany alien, Roger, who is "full of masquerades, brazenness, and shocking antics."

Release Date:2005-02-06

Character:Jon (Voice)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:2165

Luis

Luis

Luis is an American sitcom starring Luis Guzmán that aired on Fox from September to October 2003. Scheduled in the Friday night death slot, the series received low ratings and was canceled after five episodes. The series was the first show of the 2003-2004 season to be canceled.

Release Date:2003-09-19

Character:Richie

Episode Count:10

Reno 911!
7.2

Reno 911!

This partially unscripted comedy brings viewers into the squad car as incompetent officers swing into action, answering 911 calls about everything from speeding violations and prostitution to staking out a drug den. Within each episode, viewers catch a "fly on the wall" glimpse of the cops' often politically incorrect opinions, ranging from their personal feelings to professional critiques of their colleagues.

Release Date:2003-07-23

Character:Inbred Twin

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:149

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date:2003-01-26

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:162

6.2

Late Summer

A photographer remembers that special summer that he spent with his somewhat older cousin, the feelings that were awakened, and the unexpected turn of events behind his "best" photo.

Release Date:2001-10-15

Character:Trevor

Vote Count:10

2.3

Campfire Stories

Two teens on their way to a backwoods party come across a beautiful young woman having car trouble. Their search for help only gets them lost, deep in the woods, where they meet Forest Ranger Bill with a penchant for scary stories. The campfire flickers long into the night as the ranger uses words to weave his tapestry of terror, filling their young minds with a host of horrific images that will be burned into your consciousness long after the fire's last embers have gone out. Insane doctors, Indian ghosts, bad drugs, a deranged handyman with shiny new shears - all that and more awaits anyone brave enough to stay until sunrise... if you live that long! - Written by Schleppy

Release Date:2001-10-01

Character:Joe

Vote Count:7

6.0

Mary and Rhoda

The old friends from "The Mary Tyler Moore Show," Mary and Rhoda, are reunited, only to discover that Mary has a daughter named Rose and Rhoda's daughter is named Meredith.

Release Date:2000-02-07

Character:Mailroom Kid

Vote Count:3

Wildwood

Set beyond Portland’s city limits, in Wildwood. You’re not supposed to go there. You’re not even supposed to know it exists. But Prue McKeel is about to enter this enchanted wonderland. Her baby brother Mac has been taken by a murder of crows into the forest’s depths, and she – along with her hapless classmate, Curtis – is going to get him back. Prue might think she’s too old for fairytales, but she’s just found herself at the center of one. One filled with strange talking animals, roguish bandits, and powerful figures with the darkest intentions.

Character:(voice)

The Red Peppers

Set in 1936 during the dying days of music hall, "The Red Peppers' is the poignant story of George and Lily Pepper, a husband and wife comedy double act whose failing marriage is all but over. When a backstage row develops one night it unearths painful truths, which prove to have disastrous consequences

Release Date:2001-01-01

Character:Mr. Nudger

Honey Don't!

Set in Bakersfield, California, the film focuses on a private investigator, a cult leader, and a mysterious woman.

Summer of 69

Abby seeks to impress her crush by learning a specific sexual position, enlisting a stripper's help. However, she realizes true self-discovery and lasting friendship are more valuable.

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia
8.3

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Four egocentric friends run a neighborhood Irish pub in Philadelphia and try to find their way through the adult world of work and relationships. Unfortunately, their warped views and precarious judgments often lead them to trouble, creating a myriad of uncomfortable situations that usually only get worse before they get better.

Release Date:2005-08-04

Department:Writing

Job:Writer

Character:Charlie Kelly

Episode Count:57

Vote Count:1118

Madigan Men

Madigan Men

Madigan Men is an American television comedy that premiered on ABC in the U.S. on October 6, 2000. The show performed poorly in the ratings and among critics and was canceled on December 18, 2000.

Release Date:2000-10-06

Episode Count:1

Third Watch
7.9

Third Watch

The exploits of a group of men and women who serve the City of New York as police officers, firemen, and paramedics, all working the same fictional 55th precinct during the 3pm to 11pm shift - the 'Third Watch'.

Release Date:1999-09-23

Character:Michael Boscorelli

Episode Count:5

Vote Count:212

The View
4.5

The View

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.

Release Date:1997-08-11

Character:Self - Guest

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:96

Raw
6.8

Raw

A regularly scheduled, live, year-round program featuring some of the biggest WWE Superstars.

Release Date:1993-01-11

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:327

Law & Order
7.4

Law & Order

In cases ripped from the headlines, police investigate serious and often deadly crimes, weighing the evidence and questioning the suspects until someone is taken into custody. The district attorney's office then builds a case to convict the perpetrator by proving the person guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. Working together, these expert teams navigate all sides of the complex criminal justice system to make New York a safer place.

Release Date:1990-09-13

Character:Jeremy

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:600

Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.

Release Date:1975-10-11

Character:Self - Cameo (uncredited)

Episode Count:1

Vote Count:434

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