Molly Shannon Biography, Age, Superstar, Talladega Nights, 50, Movies and Hot

Molly Shannon Biography

Molly Shannon born (Molly Helen Shannon) is an American actress and comedian She is well known for being a cast member on Saturday Night Live from 1995 to 2001. She as well won the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the film Other People.

Molly Shannon Age

Shannon was born on 16th of September in 1964, in Shaker Heights, Ohio. She 54 years old as of 2018.

Molly Shannon Family

She was born to an Irish American Catholic family, Mary Margaret “Peg” (mother), was a teacher, and James Francis Shannon (Father), was a sales manager. Her maternal grandparents were from Ireland, with her grandfather from Cloghmore, Achill, Mayo. Shannon got to an accident at the age of four which killed her mother, younger sister, and cousin.

Molly Shannon Husband

Shannon is a married woman. She got married to Fritz Chestnut, an artist, in 2004. there is no information about her relationships before she was married.

Molly Shannon Children | Molly Shannon Kids

The couple has two grown children namely Stella and Nolan.

Molly Shannon Education

She got enrolled at St. Dominic School in Shaker Heights. She later joined the Hawken School in Gates Mills, Ohio. She was then enrolled at New York University, where she studied drama and graduated from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts in 1987.

Molly Shannon Career | Actress

She began her career in New York but struggled to get any proper opportunities and she later landed a brief supporting role in the horror film remake of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in 1989.

Before she began her career, she appeared in cameos on television with ‘Twin Peaks in 1991’, ‘In Living Color in 1993’ and comedy sketches and spoofs with well-established comedians like Chris Rock and Jim Carrey. At ‘Saturday Night Live’ she then became popular for the characters she brought into the show like that of ‘Mary Katherine Gallagher’s weird, uptight Catholic school girl and then another senior showgirl ‘Sally O’Malley’.

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In 1997 she was featured on ‘Seinfeld’ titled ‘The Summer of George’ and also did a stint in singer Sheryl Crow’s video ‘A Change (Will Do You Good)’, along with a recurring role in ‘Will & Grace’. During 2006, she as well also managed to get a role in Sofia Coppola’s directed movie titled ‘Marie Antoinette’. In addition, she later portrayed the role of ‘Aunt Victoire’ and worked along with stars like Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, etc.

In 2007 she shifted from comedy to drama with ‘Year of the Dog’. Similarly, she then briefly starred on television with ABC’s ‘Pushing Daisies’ and in the movie ‘Evan Almighty’.She got success with ‘Kath & Kim’ in 2008, an American remake of a popular Australian series, starring alongside Selma Blair.

She then returned to ‘Saturday Night Live’ for a special episode. In addition, her more recent entertainment projects include: the role of ‘Marge McDougall’ in the Broadway revival of ‘Promises (2010)’, a children’s book ‘Tilly the Trickster in 2011’, the spokesperson for as well as ‘Expedia.com in 2012’ and a recurring role in ‘Enlightened in 2013.

Molly Shannon Net Worth

Shannon has an estimated net worth of $7 million.

Molly Shannon Superstar | Molly Shannon Saturday Night Live

She is features as Marry Katherine in the Superstar. She appeared as the first breakout character from the new 1995 cast, and a significant marker of the increased influence of women writers on the show in the 1990s.

Molly Shannon Talladega Nights

She is featured as Molly Shannon as Mrs. Dennit, the younger Dennit’s alcoholic wife in Talladega Nights, an American sports comedy film directed by Adam McKay and starred by Will Ferrell, while written by both McKay and Ferrell. Additionally, the film as well features John C. Reilly, Sacha Baron Cohen, Gary Cole, Michael Clarke Duncan, Leslie Bibb, Jane Lynch, and Amy Adams, and appearances by Saturday Night Live alumni. NASCAR drivers Jamie McMurray and Dale Earnhardt Jr. make cameos, as do broadcasting teams from NASCAR on Fox (Mike Joy, Larry McReynolds and Darrell Waltrip) and NASCAR on NBC (Bill Weber, Wally Dallenbach Jr. and Benny Parsons).

Molly Shannon Grinch

She was featured in Grinch a live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s tale by Dr. Seuss, the reclusive green Grinch (Jim Carrey) decides to ruin Christmas for the cheery citizens of Whoville. Reluctantly joined by his hapless dog, Max, the Grinch comes down from his mountaintop home and sneaks into town to swipe everything holiday-related from the Whos. However, the bitter grump finds a hitch in his plans when he encounters the endearing Cindy Lou Who (Taylor Momsen).

Molly Shannon Will And Grace

She was booked by NBC’s revival of “Will & Grace” for a guest starring role in the back half of its first season, Variety has learned exclusively. Shannon played the role of Val Bassett, which she originated in a 1999 episode of the Peacock’s hit sitcom’s original run.Grace had psychotic tendencies. She resides in 15F (later 12E), and for most of the series serves as a rival to Grace, and briefly a stalker of Jack.
Molly Shannon Movies

Molly Shannon 50 | Molly Shannon 50 Years Old

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Molly Shannon I Love It

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Molly Shannon Movies

Year

Title

Role

2019

Sextuplets

2018

Private Life

Cynthia

Half Magic

Mistress Valesca

Wild Nights with Emily

Emily Dickinson

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Wanda

2017

The Little Hours

Sister Marea

Fun Mom Dinner

Jamie

We Don’t Belong Here

Deborah

The Layover

Nancy

2016

Other People

Joanne Mulcahey

2016

Miles

Pam Walton

2015

Me and Earl and the Dying Girl

Denise Kushner

Addicted to Fresno

Margaret

Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant

Emily McCoy

2015

Hotel Transylvania 2

Wanda

2014

Life After Beth

Geenie Slocum

2013

Scary Movie 5

Heather Darcy

Trust Me

Janice

2012

Casa de Mi Padre

Sheila

The Five-Year Engagement

Onion Chef

Hotel Transylvania

Wanda

2011

Bad Teacher

Melody Tiara

2009

What Goes Up

Penelope Little

2008

Snow Buddies

Molly

Igor

Eva

2007

Year of the Dog

Peggy Spade

Evan Almighty

Eve Adams

2006

Shut Up and Sing

Trish

Scary Movie 4

Marilyn

Marie Antoinette

Aunt Victoire

Little Man

Soccer Mom

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Mrs. Dennit

Gray Matters

Carrie

Air Buddies

Molly

2005

Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie

Jackie Frost

2003

American Splendor

Stage Actor Joyce

My Boss’s Daughter

Audrey Bennett

Good Boy!

Mrs. Baker

2002

The Santa Clause 2

Tracy

2001

Wet Hot American Summer

Gail von Kleinenstein

Osmosis Jones

Mrs. Boyd

Serendipity

Eve

Shallow Hal

Mrs. Mary Larson

2000

My 5 Wives

Dr. Van Dyke

How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Betty Lou Who

1999

Analyze This

Caroline

Never Been Kissed

Anita

My Neighbors the Yamadas

Matsuko Yamada (English version, voiceover)

Superstar

Mary Katherine Gallagher

1998

Happiness

Nancy

A Night at the Roxbury

Emily Sanderson

The Thin Pink Line

Aanl

Daydream Believer

Susan Bradley

1997

Dinner and Driving

Arguing Woman in Cafe

1996

Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace

Homeless Lady

1995

Return to Two Moon Junction

Traci

1989

The Phantom of the Opera

Meg (New York)

Molly Shannon Tv Shows

Year

Title

Role

Notes

2019

The Other Two

Pat

2018

The 2018 Rose ParadeHosted by Cord & Tish

Tish Cattigan

Amazon Video coverage

The Royal Wedding Live with Cord & Tish!

Tish Cattigan

HBO coverage

Spy Kids: Mission Critical

Murna (voice)

6 episodes

2017

Life in Pieces

Allie

Episode: “Chef Rescue Negotiator Necklace”

Wet Hot American Summer: Ten Years Later

Gail Dana Starfield

3 episodes

2016–present

Divorce

Diane

18 episodes

2016

Animals.

Olivia (voice)

1 episode

Childrens Hospital

Paula Reilly

1 episode

2015

Mulaney

Markie

1 episode

The Spoils Before Dying

Tricksy

2 episodes, TV miniseries

Wet Hot American Summer: First Day of Camp

Gail Dana Starfield

7 episodes

2014–2015

The Millers

Miss Pam

2 episodes

2014

Bambi Cottages

Cathleen Burke

TV movie

The Spoils of Babylon

Meredith Sennheiser

2 episodes, TV miniseries

Benched

Judge Conner

1 episode

2013–2017

Bob’s Burgers

Millie (voice)

4 episodes

2013–2014

Raising Hope

Maxine

2 episodes

2013

Doc McStuffins

Rita (voice)

1 episode

Happily Divorced

Peggy

1 episode

Enlightened

Eileen Foliente

Nominated—Critics’ Choice Television Award for Best Guest Performer in a Comedy Series
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series

Hannibal

Kidnapper

1 episode

Jessie

Col. Beverly Shannon

1 episode

Super Fun Night

Jane Spencer

1 episode

Getting On

Phyllis Marmatan

3 episodes

2012

Web Therapy

Kirsten Noble

2 episodes

2012

Partners

Cassandra

1 episode

2011–2012

Up All Night

Nancy

2 episodes

2011, 2013

The Middle

Janet

2 episodes

2010

Glee

Brenda Castle

2 episodes

Neighbors from Hell

Tina Hellman (voice)

10 episodes

2009

The New Adventures of Old Christine

Jeannie

1 episode

2008–2009

Kath & Kim

Kath

18 episodes

2007

30 Rock

Katherine Catherine

1 episode

Saturday Night Live

Herself (host)

1 episode

Pushing Daisies

Dilly Balsam

1 episode

The Mastersons of Manhattan

Amanda Masterson

TV movie

More of Me

Alice McGowan

TV movie

2006

My Gym Partner’s a Monkey

Pretties

1 episode

The Amazing Screw-On Head

Patience the Vampire (voice)

1 episode, unsold pilot

2005–2007

American Dad!

Kristy

3 episodes

2004–2006

Cracking Up

Lesley Shackleton

7 episodes

2004

The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve

Angie

TV movie

Scrubs

Denise Lemmon

1 episode

2003

Johnny Bravo

Multiple voices

1 episode

Ed

Linda Berringer

1 episode

The Music Man

Mrs. Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn

TV movie

2002

Sex and the City

Lily Martin

3 episodes

2001

Saturday Night Live Primetime Extra 1

Elizabeth Taylor

TV short

2000

SNL Fanatic

Anna Nicole Smith

TV short

1999–2004; 2018

Will and Grace

Val Bassett

6 episodes
Nominated—Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series (2018)

1997

The Single Guy

Melody Pugh

1 episode

Seinfeld

Sam

1 episode

1995–2001

Saturday Night Live

Various

116 episodes

1994

The John Larroquette Show

1 episode

Sister, Sister

Cashier

1 episode

Ellen

Woman

1 episode

1993

General Hospital

Surrogate Mother #2

1 episode

1992–1993

In Living Color

Officer Trainee

5 episodes

1991

Twin Peaks

Judy Swain

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Molly Shannon jokes, ‘Move over Meryl Streep,’ when it comes to “Big Little Lies”