Molly Shannon

Nominated for Primetime Emmy. Another 1 win & 2 nominations See more awards »

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How the Grinch Stole Christmas (2000)

Hotel Transylvania (2012)

Never Been Kissed (1999)

Analyze This (1999)

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2014 Larry Gaye: Renegade Male Flight Attendant (filming)
Emily McCoy

2013 Hannibal (TV series)
Kidnapper

– Oeuf (2013) … Kidnapper

2013 Trust Me
Janice

2013 Scary MoVie
Heather Darcy

2011-2013 The Middle (TV series)
Janet

– The Name (2013) … Janet

– Thanksgiving III (2011) … Janet

2013 Enlightened (TV series)
Eileen

– Agent of Change (2013) … Eileen

– No Doubt (2013) … Eileen

– All I Ever Wanted (2013) … Eileen

– The Ghost Is Seen (2013) … Eileen

2013 Happily Divorced (TV series)
Peggy

– I Object (2013) … Peggy

2012 Partners (TV series)
Cassandra

2012 Hotel Transylvania
Wanda (voice)

2012 Web Therapy (TV series)
Kirsten Noble

– Adaptation (2012) … Kirsten Noble

– National Exposure (2012) … Kirsten Noble

2012 The Five-Year Engagement
Onion Chef

2012 Casa de mi Padre
Sheila

2011-2012 Up All Night (TV series)
Nancy

– First Birthday (2012) … Nancy

– Hiring and Firing (2011) … Nancy

2011 Bad Teacher
Melody (Garrett's Mom)

2010 Neighbors from Hell (TV series)
Tina Hellman

– Fantastic 15 (2010) … Tina Hellman

– Attila the Rascal (2010) … Tina Hellman

– Wolf Power (2010) … Tina Hellman

– Guns for Mutts (2010) … Tina Hellman (voice)

– Robert the Insult Weight Loss Robot (2010) … Tina Hellman (voice)

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2010 Glee (TV series)
Brenda Castle

– Dream On (2010) … Brenda Castle

– Bad Reputation (2010) … Brenda Castle

1995-2010 Saturday Night Live (TV series)
Various / Mary Katherine Gallagher / Courtney Love / …

– Betty White/Jay-Z (2010) … Various

– Pierce Brosnan/Destiny's Child (2001) … Various

– Sean Hayes/Shaggy (2001) … Various

– Jennifer Lopez (2001) … Various

– Mena Suvari/Lenny Kravitz (2001) … Various

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2010 Web Therapy (TV series)
Kirsten Noble

– Dream Girl (2010) … Kirsten Noble

– Meet the Press (2010) … Kirsten Noble

– Mistress of the Web (2010) … Kirsten Noble

2009 The New Adventures of Old Christine (TV series)
Jeannie

– It's Beginning to Stink a Lot Like Christmas (2009) … Jeannie

2009 What Goes Up
Penelope Little

2008-2009 Kath & Kim (TV series)
Kath Day

– Home (2009) … Kath Day

– Bachelorette (2009) … Kath Day

– Desire (2009) … Kath Day

– Competition (2009) … Kath Day

– Celebrity (2009) … Kath Day

See all 17 episodes »

2008 Igor
Eva (voice)

2008 Snow Buddies (video)
Molly (voice)

2007 Pushing Daisies (TV series)
Dilly Balsam

– Bitter Sweets (2007) … Dilly Balsam

2007 More of Me (TV movie)
Alice

2005-2007 American Dad! (TV series)
Kristy

– Meter Made (2007) … Kristy (voice)

– Not Particularly Desperate Housewife (2005) … Kristy (voice)

– Deacon Stan, Jesus Man (2005) … Kristy (voice)

2007 Evan Almighty
Eve Adams

2007 30 Rock (TV series)
Katherine Catherine

– The Fighting Irish (2007) … Katherine Catherine

2007/I Year of the Dog
Peggy

2007 The Mastersons of Manhattan (TV movie)
Amanda Masterson

2006 Air Buddies (video)
Molly (voice)

2006/I Gray Matters
Carrie

2006 The Amazing Screw-On Head (TV movie)
Patience the Vampire (voice)

2006 My Gym Partner's a Monkey (TV series)
Pretties

– I Fear Pretties/The Magic Fish (2006) … Pretties

2006 Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby
Mrs. Dennit

2006 LiTTLEMAN
Soccer Mom

2006 Marie Antoinette
Aunt Victoire

2004-2006 Cracking Up (TV series)
Lesley Shackleton

– The Fixer (2006) … Lesley Shackleton

– Daddy's Home (2004) … Lesley Shackleton

– Learning Disability (2004) … Lesley Shackleton

– Prom Night (2004) … Lesley Shackleton

– Grudge Match (2004) … Lesley Shackleton

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2006 Scary Movie 4
Marilyn

2006 Shut Up and Sing
Trish

2005 Here Comes Peter Cottontail: The Movie (video)
Jackie Frost (voice)

2004 The Twelve Days of Christmas Eve (TV movie)
Angie

2004 Scrubs (TV series)
Denise Lemmon

– My Last Chance (2004) … Denise Lemmon

1999-2004 Will & Grace (TV series)
Val Bassett

– One Gay at a Time (2004) … Val Bassett

– Fagel Attraction (2002) … Val Bassett

– Last of the Really Odd Lovers (2001) … Val Bassett

– Girls, Interrupted (2000) … Val Bassett

– Grace, Replaced (1999) … Val Bassett

2003 Good Boy!
Mrs. Baker

2003 My Boss's Daughter
Audrey Bennett

2003 Ed (TV series)
Linda Berringer

– Babysitting (2003) … Linda Berringer

2003 The Music Man (TV movie)
Mrs. Eulalie Mackechnie Shinn

2003 American Splendor
Stage Actor Joyce

2002 The Santa Clause 2
Tracy

2002 Sex and the City (TV series)
Lily Martin

– The Big Journey (2002) … Lily Martin

– Cover Girl (2002) … Lily Martin

– Unoriginal Sin (2002) … Lily Martin

2001 Shallow Hal
Mrs. Mary Larson (uncredited)

2001 Serendipity
Eve

2001 Osmosis Jones
Mrs. Boyd

2001 Saturday Night Live Primetime Extra 1 (TV short)
Elizabeth Taylor

2001 Wet Hot American Summer
Gail von Kleinenstein

2000 How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Betty Lou Who

2000 My 5 Wives
Barbara Van Dyke

2000 SNL Fanatic (TV short)
Anna Nicole Smith

1999 Superstar
Mary Katherine Gallagher

1999 My Neighbors the Yamadas
Matsuko Yamada (voice: English version)

1999 Never Been Kissed
Anita

1999 Analyze This
Caroline

1998 Daydream Believer (short)
Susan Bradley

1998 The Thin Pink Line
Aanl

1998 A Night at the Roxbury
Emily Sanderson

1998 Happiness
Nancy

1997 Seinfeld (TV series)
Sam

– The Summer of George (1997) … Sam

1997 The Single Guy (TV series)
Melody Pugh

– Macho Men (1997) … Melody Pugh

1997 Dinner and Driving
Arguing Woman in Cafe

1996 Lawnmower Man 2: Beyond Cyberspace
Homeless Lady

1995 Return to Two Moon Junction
Traci

1994 Sister, Sister (TV series)
Cashier / Checker

– Wedding Bells & Box Boys (1994) … Cashier

– Out Alone (1994) … Checker

1994 Ellen (TV series)
Woman

– The Houseguest (1994) … Woman

1994 The John Larroquette Show (TV series)

– Another Average Night (1994)

1992-1993 In Living Color (TV series)
Officer Trainee / Various

– In Living Color's Feedback Line (1993)

– Bunny Clive (1993)

– Stacy Koon's Police Academy (1993) … Officer Trainee

– Handi-Man Returns (1992)

– In Living Color Voice-Mail Feedback Line … Various

1993 General Hospital (TV series)
Surrogate Mother #2

– Episode dated 1 April 1993 (1993) … Surrogate Mother #2

1991 Twin Peaks (TV series)
Judy Swain

– Episode #2.12 (1991) … Judy Swain

1989 The Phantom of the Opera
Meg (New York)

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Presented at "VH-1 Divas Live '99" See more »

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3 Interviews | 8 Articles | 2 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »

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5' 5" (1.65 m)

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My dad was a real fun guy and, despite his personal problems, he was a great father. It wasn't easy, but he did a good job of raising my sister Mary and I all by himself. See more »

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Presented at the 2000 GLAAD Media Awards for films and TV shows that accurately portray gay and lesbian characters. See more »

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Known for her characters on Saturday Night Live: Mary Katherine Gallagher (the nerdy Catholic school girl) and Helen Madden (the licensed joyologist). See more »

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Virgo

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