Molly Shannon returns to "Saturday Night Live" for
her sixth season as a member of the cast.
Since joining "SNL" in early 1995, Shannon has
received considerable recognition for the eclectic
and unforgettable characters and impressions she
has brought to the show. Among the most popular
are: the nervous Catholic schoolgirl, Mary
Katherine Gallagher; Terry Rialto, co-host of the
fictitious National Public Radio show "Delicious
Dish;" licensed "joyologist" Helen Madden; "Dog
Show" co-host Miss Colleen; Circe Nightshade of
"Goth Talk;" as well as her impressions of
Courtney Love, "The View's" Meredith Vieira, Liza
Minnelli and former White House intern Monica
Lewinsky.
She will soon star in the comedy "Superstar," in
which she brings her popular SNL character Mary
Katherine Gallagher to the big screen. She is
currently in production as "Betty Lou Who"
opposite Jim Carrey in the live-action feature film
version of the Dr. Seuss classic "How the Grinch
Stole Christmas." Shannon was most recently
seen in the comedy "Never Been Kissed" opposite
Drew Barrymore.
She has also appeared in a brief but memorable
role in "Analyze This," opposite Billy Crystal. She
also had a cameo role in the critically acclaimed
independent film "Happiness." She made her
starring debut in the comedy "A Night at the
Roxbury," with "SNL" co-stars Will Ferrell and
Chris Kattan.
Prior to joining "SNL," Shannon appeared in "The
Rob and Molly Show," a comedy show at the Up
Front Comedy Theater in Los Angeles, which she
co-wrote with Rob Muir. Shannon's additional
television credits include guest starring roles on
NBC's "Seinfeld" and "Will & Grace," as well as on
"The John Larroquette Show," "Twin Peaks" and
"Ellen."
Born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, Shannon earned a
B.F.A. in drama from New York University's Tisch
School of the Arts. She currently lives in Los
Angeles and New York.
All info taken from SNL's webpage
