Molly Shannon

Born:16. september 1964

Place of Birth:Shaker Heights, Ohio, USA

Known For:Acting

Biography

Molly Shannon, born on September 16, 1964, has made a lasting impact on the entertainment industry as an American actress and comedian. Her comedic talents shone brightly during her time as a cast member on the iconic NBC sketch comedy series, Saturday Night Live, from 1995 to 2001. Known for her versatility and impeccable timing, Shannon brought a unique energy to the show that quickly endeared her to audiences around the world.

In 2017, Shannon's stellar performance as Joanne Mulcahey in the Chris Kelly film "Other People" earned her the prestigious Film Independent Spirit Award. This accolade further solidified her reputation as a talented and multifaceted actress capable of delivering both humor and heartfelt emotion on the big screen.

Throughout her career, Shannon has showcased her acting prowess in a variety of supporting roles in notable films such as "Happiness," "How the Grinch Stole Christmas," and "Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby." Her ability to seamlessly transition between comedic and dramatic roles has made her a sought-after talent in Hollywood.

In addition to her film work, Shannon has left her mark on the small screen with memorable roles in television series like "Enlightened," "Divorce," and "The Other Two." Her dynamic performances have captivated audiences and critics alike, earning her praise for her nuanced portrayals of complex characters.

Not content to be confined to one medium, Shannon has also lent her voice to animated films such as "Igor" and "Hotel Transylvania," showcasing her versatility as a performer. Her distinctive voice and comedic timing have brought animated characters to life in a way that only she can.

In recent years, Shannon has continued to impress with her appearances in acclaimed series like "The White Lotus," "I Love That for You," and "Only Murders in the Building." Her ability to effortlessly command the screen and connect with audiences has solidified her status as a beloved and respected figure in the entertainment industry.

Molly Shannon's enduring legacy as a talented actress and comedian is a testament to her dedication to her craft and her ability to bring authenticity and humor to every role she tackles. With a career spanning decades, Shannon continues to captivate audiences with her unmatched talent and infectious personality, cementing her status as a true icon in the world of entertainment.

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Hotel Transylvania: Transformania

Wanda (voice)

2022

When Van Helsing's mysterious invention, the "Monsterfication Ray," goes haywire, Drac and his monster pals are all transformed into humans, and Johnny becomes a monster. In their new mismatched bodies, Drac and Johnny must team up and race across the globe to find a cure before it's too late, and before they drive each other crazy.

Hotel Transylvania 3: Summer Vacation

Wanda (voice)

2018

Dracula, Mavis, Johnny and the rest of the Drac Pack take a vacation on a luxury Monster Cruise Ship, where Dracula falls in love with the ship’s captain, Ericka, who’s secretly a descendant of Abraham Van Helsing, the notorious monster slayer.

Little Man

Soccer Mom

2006

After leaving the prison, the dwarf criminal Calvin Sims joins to his moron brother Percy to steal an expensive huge diamond in a jewelry for the mobster Walken. They are chased by the police, and Calvin hides the stone in the purse of the executive Vanessa Edwards, whose husband Darryl Edwards wants to have a baby. Percy convinces Calvin to dress like a baby and be left in front of the Edwards's house to get inside the house and retrieve the diamond. Darryl and Vanessa keep Calvin for the weekend and decide to adopt him, while Walken threatens Darryl to get the stone back.

Scary Movie 5

Heather Darcy

2013

Home with their newly-formed family, happy parents Dan and Jody are haunted by sinister, paranormal activities. Determined to expel the insidious force, they install security cameras and discover their family is being stalked by an evil dead demon.

Scary Movie 4

Marilyn

2006

Cindy finds out the house she lives in is haunted by a little boy and goes on a quest to find out who killed him and why. Also, Alien "Tr-iPods" are invading the world and she has to uncover the secret in order to stop them.

Shallow Hal

Mrs. Mary Larson (uncredited)

2001

After taking his dying father's advice, Hal dates only the embodiments of female physical perfection. But that all changes after Hal has an unexpected run-in with self-help guru Tony Robbins. Intrigued by Hal's shallowness, Robbins hypnotizes him into seeing the beauty that exists even in the least physically appealing women. Hal soon falls for Rosemary, but he doesn't realize that his gorgeous girlfriend is actually a 300-pound-not-so-hottie.

Analyze This

Caroline

1999

Countless wiseguy films are spoofed in this film that centers on the neuroses and angst of a powerful Mafia racketeer who suffers from panic attacks. When Paul Vitti needs help dealing with his role in the "family," unlucky shrink Dr. Ben Sobel is given just days to resolve Vitti's emotional crisis and turn him into a happy, well-adjusted gangster.

Serendipity

Eve

2001

Although strangers Sara and Jonathan are both already in relationships, they realize they have genuine chemistry after a chance encounter – but part company soon after. Years later, they each yearn to reunite, despite being destined for the altar. But to give true love a chance, they have to find one another again.

Bad Teacher

Melody (Garrett's Mom)

2011

A lazy, incompetent middle school teacher who hates her job and her students is forced to return to her job to make enough money for a boob job after her rich fiancé dumps her.

Promising Young Woman

Mrs. Fisher

2020

A young woman, traumatized by a tragic event in her past, seeks out vengeance against those who crossed her path.

Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby

Mrs. Dennit

2006

The fastest man on four wheels, Ricky Bobby is one of the greatest drivers in NASCAR history. A big, hairy American winning machine, Ricky has everything a dimwitted daredevil could want, a luxurious mansion, a smokin' hot wife and all the fast food he can eat. But Ricky's turbo-charged lifestyle hits an unexpected speed bump when he's bested by flamboyant Euro-idiot Jean Girard and reduced to a fear-ridden wreck.

The Little Hours

Sister Marea

2017

Garfagnana, Italy, 1347. The handsome servant Masseto, fleeing from his vindictive master, takes shelter in a nunnery where three young nuns, Sister Alessandra, Sister Ginevra and Sister Fernanda, try unsuccessfully to find out what their purpose in life is, a conundrum that each of them faces in different ways.

Evan Almighty

Eve Adams

2007

God contacts Junior Congressman Evan Baxter and tells him to build an ark in preparation for a great flood.

Marie Antoinette

Aunt Victoire

2006

The retelling of France’s iconic but ill-fated queen, Marie Antoinette. From her betrothal and marriage to Louis XVI at 15 to her reign as queen at 19 and ultimately the fall of Versailles.

The Five-Year Engagement

Onion Chef

2012

Exactly one year after Tom meets Violet, he surprises her with a wedding ring. By all accounts, Tom and Violet are destined for their happily ever after. However, this engaged couple just keep getting tripped up on the long walk down the aisle.

A Night at the Roxbury

Emily Sanderson

1998

Despite being well into adulthood, brothers Doug and Steve Butabi still live at home and work in the flower shop owned by their dad. They exist only to hit on women at discos, though they're routinely unsuccessful until a chance run-in with Richard Grieco gets them inside the swank Roxbury club. Mistaken for high rollers, they meet their dream women, Vivica and Cambi, and resolve to open a club of their own.

The Santa Clause 2

Tracy

2002

Better watch out! The big guy in red is coming to town once again. This time, Scott Calvin -- also known as Santa Claus -- finds out there's an obscure clause in his contract requiring him to take on a wife. He has to leave the North Pole to fulfill his obligations, or else he'll be forced to give up his Yuletide gig.

The Layover

Nancy

2017

When their plane is rerouted due to a hurricane warning, two single female best friends find themselves competing for the same guy during an extended layover in St. Louis.

Jay and Silent Bob Reboot

SouthBest Airlines Lady

2019

Jay and Silent Bob embark on a cross-country mission to stop Hollywood from rebooting a film based on their comic book characters Bluntman and Chronic.

A Good Person

Diane

2023

Allison's life falls apart following her involvement in a fatal accident. The unlikely relationship she forms with her would-be father-in-law helps her live a life worth living.

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

Self

2025

Live from Radio City Music Hall, witness the concert of a lifetime with a star-studded lineup bringing together legendary Saturday Night Live hall-of-famers, iconic guests and surprise musical performances.

Superstar

Mary Katherine Gallagher

1999

Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom.

Ladies & Gentlemen... 50 Years of SNL Music

Self

2025

Untold stories behind the culture-defining and newsmaking musical performances, sketches and cameos of the past 50 years.

Wet Hot American Summer

Gail

2001

The setting is Camp Firewood, the year 1981. It's the last day before everyone goes back to the real world, but there's still a summer's worth of unfinished business to resolve. At the center of the action is camp director Beth, who struggles to keep order while she falls in love with the local astrophysics professor. He is busy trying to save the camp from a deadly piece of NASA's Skylab which is hurtling toward earth. All that, plus: a dangerous waterfall rescue, love triangles, misfits, cool kids, and talking vegetable cans. The questions will all be resolved, of course, at the big talent show at the end of the day.

Osmosis Jones

Mrs. Boyd

2001

A white blood cell policeman, with the help of a cold pill, must stop a deadly virus from destroying the human they live in, Frank.

Will & Harper

Self

2024

When Will Ferrell's good friend Harper comes out as a trans woman, they take a road trip to bond and reintroduce Harper to the country as her true self.

Horse Girl

Joan

2020

A socially awkward woman with a fondness for arts and crafts, horses, and supernatural crime shows finds her increasingly lucid dreams trickling into her waking life.

Never Been Kissed

Anita

1999

Josie Geller, a baby-faced junior copywriter at the Chicago Sun-Times, must pose as a student at her former high school to research contemporary teenage culture. With the help of her brother, Rob, Josie infiltrates the inner circle of the most popular clique on campus. But she hits a major snag in her investigation -- not to mention her own failed love life -- when she falls for her dreamy English teacher, Sam Coulson.

Happiness

Nancy

1998

The lives of several individuals intertwine as they go about their lives in their own unique ways, engaging in acts which society as a whole might find disturbing in a desperate search for human connection.

It's a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie

Self

2002

The owner of a bank (Miss Bitterman) wants to own the Muppet Theatre so she can build a nightclub over it. After she tricks Pepe into giving her the only copy of the contract between her father and the Muppets, she changes it so the Muppets have very little time to pay a debt they owe. Meanwhile, the Muppets are trying to put on a Christmas show. After the Muppets are confronted by Bitterman, they make a lot of sacrifices to save up so they can keep the Theatre.

Private Life

Cynthia Grimes

2018

Richard and Rachel, a couple in the throes of infertility, try to maintain their marriage as they descend deeper and deeper into the insular world of assisted reproduction and domestic adoption.

Life After Beth

Geenie Slocum

2014

Zach is devastated by the unexpected death of his girlfriend, Beth. When she mysteriously returns, he gets a second chance at love. Soon his whole world turns upside down...