Who is Molly Shannon? Everything You Need to Know

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Also Known As: Molly Helen Shannon

Age: 60 Years, 60 Year Old Females

Family:

Spouse/Ex-: Fritz Chestnut (m. 2004)

father: James F. Shannon

mother: Peg Shannon

children: Nolan Shannon Chestnut, Stella Shannon Chestnut

Born Country: United States

Saturday Night Live Cast Actresses

Height: 5'5" (165 cm), 5'5" Females

U.S. State: Ohio

Ancestry: Irish American

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education: New York University

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Who is Molly Shannon and what is she known for?

Molly Shannon is an American actress and comedian known for her work on the sketch comedy show "Saturday Night Live" and her roles in movies such as "Superstar" and "Never Been Kissed."
2

Has Molly Shannon appeared in any recent movies or TV shows?

Yes, Molly Shannon has appeared in recent movies and TV shows such as "Divorce" and "The White Lotus."
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What is Molly Shannon's comedic style like?

Molly Shannon's comedic style is known for being quirky, energetic, and often involves physical humor and exaggerated characters.
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Does Molly Shannon have any upcoming projects?

Molly Shannon has been announced to star in the upcoming comedy film "The Shitheads" alongside Luke Wilson and Ron Funches.

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Childhood & Early Life

Shannon was born Ohio to Mary Margaret Keating and James Francis Shannon. Her father was a sales manager and mother was a teacher. Shannon lost her mother and sister in a car accident when she was only 4.

She attended St. Dominic School in Shaker Heights for grade school, and Hawken School in Gates Mills, Ohio. Later, she went to New York University's Tisch School of the Arts for her bachelor’s degree.

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Career

With aspiration to become an actress, she went to New York but struggled to get any proper opportunities and landed a brief supporting role in the horror film remake of ‘The Phantom of the Opera’ in 1989.

Before her career really took off, Shannon did cameos on television with ‘Twin Peaks (1991)’, ‘In Living Color (1993)’ and comedy sketches and spoofs with well established comedians like Chris Rock and Jim Carrey.

Shannon’s major entertainment opportunity came with ‘Saturday Night Live’ when she was hired as a featured player to replace Janeane Garofalo in 1995. She was cast as a permanent later along with artists like David Spade, Mark McKinney, etc.

At ‘Saturday Night Live’ she became popular for the characters she brought into the show like that of ‘Mary Katherine Gallagher’--a weird, uptight Catholic school girl and then another senior showgirl ‘Sally O’Malley’.

In 1997, Shannon appeared 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’.

Towards the late ‘90s, Shannon, now the seasoned comedian, starred as ‘Emily Sanderson’ in the movie ‘A Night at the Roxbury (1998)’ along with Will Ferrell and in a movie based on her ‘Mary Katherine Gallagher’ character--‘Superstar (1999)’.

In the early 2000s, Shannon left ‘Saturday Night Live’ after becoming the longest-serving female cast member on the show and appeared in the romantic comedy titled ‘My Boss’s Daughter (2003)’ along with Ashton Kutcher and Tara Reid.

She was cast in Fox network’s ‘Cracking Up’ in 2004 but unfortunately it was short-lived and only aired for a few months. During the same time, she also made brief appearances in ‘Scrubs’ and the movie ‘Good Boy!’.

In 2006, Shannon managed to get a role in Sofia Coppola’s directed movie titled ‘Marie Antoinette’. She played the role of ‘Aunt Victoire’ and worked along with stars like Kirsten Dunst, Jason Schwartzman, etc.

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The year 2007 proved to be an experimental one for Shannon as she moved from comedy to drama with ‘Year of the Dog’. She also briefly starred on television with ABC’s ‘Pushing Daisies’ and in the movie ‘Evan Almighty’.

She managed to gain success with ‘Kath & Kim’ in 2008, and American remake of a popular Australian series, starring alongside Selma Blair. But the show was soon taken off air as it failed to gain popularity with the viewers.

She was cast in the recurring role of ‘Brenda Castle’—an astronomy and badminton teacher, on the popular American teen-musical comedy drama television series called ‘Glee’ in 2010. She also returned to ‘Saturday Night Live’ for a special episode.

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 (2011)’, the spokesperson for ‘Expedia.com (2012)’ and a recurring role in ‘Enlightened (2013)’.

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Major Works

The most prominent work of Shannon’s career is considered to be her stint with ‘Saturday Night Live’, a show which established her comic talents in the entertainment world. She is the longest-serving female cast member on the show.

Personal Life & Legacy

Shannon got married to Fritz Chestnut, an artist, in 2004 and the couple has two children together: Stella and Nolan.

Facts About Molly Shannon

Molly Shannon is an accomplished tap dancer and has showcased her skills on various talk shows and events.

She is known for her love of animals and is a passionate advocate for animal rights, often volunteering at local shelters.

Molly Shannon is a talented writer and has penned several children's books that have received critical acclaim.

She is a devoted mother and often incorporates her experiences as a parent into her comedic performances.

In addition to her acting career, Molly Shannon is also a skilled painter and enjoys creating artwork in her spare time.

Molly Shannon Biography

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