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’.
Molly Shannon PhotoIn 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
Molly Shannon I Love It
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Molly Shannon PhotosMolly 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 | |
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 |
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”