Molly Shannon is a famous American actress, comedian, singer and screenwriter. She gained popularity by participating in a musical show with elements of humor "Saturday Night Live." However, about how the actress came to fame, we will talk in our article.
Childhood
Molly Helen Shannon was born on September 16, 1964 in Shaker Heights (Ohio, USA). Little Molly and her younger sister were raised by her father. Jim worked as a manager at a local company. From early childhood, the parent noticed in the girl the ability to “humor” in any given situation.
It is worth noting that the dad noted a strange manner of raising daughters. He encouraged all the antics and extravagant behavior of girls. What can I say - Jim himself was pleased to directly participate in their tricks.
The comedian's youth
After graduating from high school, the future actress decides to go to New York University for a course in dramatic art. Fortunately, Shannon successfully passes the entrance exams (playing in a comedy review), and from this moment begins her path to fame. It should be said that along with Molly, the basics of dramatic art are also being mastered by Adam Sandler, who will subsequently become another participant in the show “Saturday Night Live”.
Already in her first year at the University, Molly Shannon is popular with classmates. She gladly accepts invitations of friends to participate in a party, to speak at birthday parties and other noisy events. Shannon so skillfully uses humor in any situation that no one doubts that the girl is truly talented.
Participation in the show "Saturday Night Live"
After graduation, Molly Shannon moves to Los Angeles and enters the community of unemployed actors. In 1989, she was offered a role in the musical The Phantom of the Opera, in which Robert Englund played then. After filming, Molly takes part in several more films. Among them: "Twin Peaks", "Ellen", "In the living center."
For 7 years, the girl is satisfied with the secondary roles that the community of unemployed actors offers her. But this black line finally ends when Lorne Michaels notices a comedian in one of her performances. The producer of almost the most popular show in America in the literal sense of the word was fascinated by a talented girl.
In 1995, he invited a young comedian to the show "Saturday Night Live." It was then that Molly Shannon's popularity skyrocketed . In one night, the girl becomes a real star on television.
Follow up projects
While participating in the show, Shannon managed to star in several more films. Among them: “The merger of the two moons 2”, “Seinfeld”, “Happiness”, “Analyze this” and “Grinch - the kidnapper of Christmas”. Molly Shannon left the Saturday Night Live show in 2001. It is worth saying that many critics doubted that the actress would be in demand in a big movie.
But Molly managed to prove that her film career would not end with one show. Already in 2002 she was invited to play in the films “Sex and the City”, “Santa Claus 2”. In 2003, Shannon plays the role in the film "The Daughter of My Boss", and in 2004 - in the film "Clinic". 2006 is also a successful year for Molly Shannon. She starred in the films “Scary Movie 4”, “Naughty”, “Ricky Bobby: King of the Road”.
In 2007, Molly Shannon, films with the participation of millions of viewers, played a major role in the film "Year of the Dog." This work becomes crucial for the actress. She receives many positive reviews not only from viewers, but also from international critics. In the same year, the actress is offered to play a role in the series "Studio 30" and in the comedy "Evan Almighty."
We can not help but mention the participation of the actress in the series "Dead on Demand". The picture was shot in the genre of black comedy. It should be noted that the tape was nominated for 17 Emmy awards, 7 of which were victorious. “Dead on Demand” is recognized as one of the best television series of 2007 according to the American Institute of Motion Picture Arts.
Further roles
Later, Molly Shannon voiced several cartoons. Among them are the animated comedy "Igor" and "Monsters on Vacation."
In 2012, Molly plays in the black parody comedy “Scary Movie 5”, and also takes part in the filming of the famous American television thriller “Cannibal”.
In 2015, Shannon was offered a role in a tragicomedy film called "Me, Earl and the Dying Girl." Also, the famous comedian voices one of the characters in the cartoon "Monsters on Vacation 2".
It is known that in 2016, Molly Shannon (in her youth she was not as famous as she is now), the actress signs a contract with the producers of the animated series "Animals", which is broadcast on the HBO channel.
There is evidence that in 2016, Molly will appear in a drama called Other People, in the television series Divorce, in the comedy family drama Miles, as well as in a comedy called Parking.
Interesting facts about the actress
It is known that at the age of four, Molly, together with her mom, dad, younger sisters and cousin, gets into a terrible car accident. Unfortunately, this catastrophe claimed 3 lives. In the accident, my mother, cousin and one of Shannon's younger sisters died. Little Molly, father and her sister, were alive.
Do not ignore the fact that after filming in 2007 in the film "Year of the Dog", Molly admitted that she was allergic to dogs. The actress then stated that if it were not for the urticaria that appeared on the face, no one would have known about this disease. Here is such a dedication and love for their work.