Molly Shannon is an American actress and comedian who was a cast member on Sunday Night Live from 1995 to 2001. She was born on September 16, 1964, in Shaker Heights, Ohio.
Shannon’s main breakthrough came in February 1996, when she was hired as a featured player on Sunday Night to replace Janeane Garofalo after Garofalo left mid-season due to creative differences.
In 2022, Shannon released Hello, Molly!: A Memoir that discussed how the family tragedy affected her career.
Molly Shannon Tragedy
When Molly Shannon was 4, her whole family was involved in a horrendous car accident that killed her mother, younger sister and cousin. Her father, who survived, was driving after drinking earlier in the day.
Movies And TV Shows
Molly Shannon Age
How old is Molly Shannon? Molly Shannon was born on September 16, 1964.
Molly Shannon New Show
Actresses Vanessa Bayer and Molly Shannon are teaming up on a new comedy series for Showtime called “I Love That For You.” Co-created by Bayer, a native of Orange, the show is inspired by the former “Saturday Night Live” star’s real-life childhood battle with leukaemia.
Molly Shannon Religion
Molly Shannon was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio, on September 16, 1964, to an Irish-American Catholic family.