Molly Shannon was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio on September 16, 1964. The family of the actress has Irish roots, Molly’s mother was a school teacher, and her father was a sales manager in a small firm.
When the girl was 4 years old, her sister and mother died in a car accident, so only her father was engaged in the upbringing of the future actress. Molly graduated from elementary school in St. Dominic, secondary in Shaker Heights. After high school, she enrolled at New York University for a course
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Molly Shannon was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio on September 16, 1964. The family of the actress has Irish roots, Molly’s mother was a school teacher, and her father was a sales manager in a small firm.
When the girl was 4 years old, her sister and mother died in a car accident, so only her father was engaged in the upbringing of the future actress.
Molly graduated from elementary school in St. Dominic, secondary in Shaker Heights. After high school, she enrolled at New York University for a course in dramatic art. On the same course with Molly studied Adam Sandler, after meeting, they quickly became friends and spent most of the time together.
In order to get to university, the actress played a role in the comedy “Follies”, after which she realized that she would make a real comedian. Molly simultaneously studied and performed at various celebrations with funny dances and songs, thanks to such training, she constantly improved her skills.
In 1987, the actress graduated and moved to Los Angeles, in 1989 she got the role of Meg in the film adaptation of the musical “The Phantom of the Opera”. Then she played a small role in the popular television series Twin Peaks, after in the films Ellen and In Living Color.
She took on any roles offered for seven years, but in 1995, luck smiled on her, and she was spotted by famed producer Lorne Michaels during a performance in the theatrical production of Rob & Molly Show.
Molly Shannon quickly became a star, appearing in various family TV shows. In 1999, she starred in the film “Superstar”, but, contrary to expectations, the actress failed. However, she did not give up and continued to play supporting roles, starring in the films “Shaloon”.
"Intuition" Santa Claus 2 and others. She can also be seen in the series Will and Grace, Seinfeld.
In 2007, she starred in the lead role in the film “The Year of the Dog” and received a lot of positive reviews. Then the TV series with her participation appeared on the screens: “Kat and Kim”, “Joy”.