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Molly Shannon is listed as a television actor, film actor and comedian. Born on September 16, 1964, Molly Shannon is from Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States. That works out to 61 years old in 2026. Education on record includes New York University Tisch School of the Arts. Awards on record include Film Independent Spirit Awards (2017).
My Take
Molly Shannon is, to me, one of the bravest comic performers of her generation. Her Saturday Night Live years showed a willingness to throw her whole body into a joke that few peers could match. But what really earns my respect is the range she revealed later, winning the Film Independent Spirit Award for Other People in a role of genuine emotional weight. That pivot from anarchic sketch comedy to tender drama is rare and hard-won. I love performers who can make you laugh until it hurts and then quietly break your heart, and Shannon does both with disarming honesty.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Molly Shannon
- Name (Japanese)
- モリー・シャノン
- Reading
- もりー・しゃのん
- Born
- September 16, 1964 (age 61)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Virgo / Dragon
- Origin
- Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States
- Occupation
- television actor / film actor / actor / comedian / voice actor
2. Background
- University
- New York University Tisch School of the Arts
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Film Independent Spirit Awards
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-16
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Molly Shannon born?
Born September 16, 1964 (age 61).
Where is Molly Shannon from?
Molly Shannon is from Shaker Heights, Ohio, United States.
What does Molly Shannon do?
Molly Shannon works as television actor, film actor, actor, comedian, voice actor.
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