Molly Shannon is a famous American actress,comedian, singer and screenwriter. Popularity she brought to the musical show with elements of humor "Saturday evening on the air." However, about how the actress came to fame, we'll talk in our article.
Molly Helen Shannon was born on September 161964 in Shaker Heights (Ohio, USA). Little Molly and her younger sister were brought up by her father. Jim worked as a manager in a local company. Already from early childhood, the parent noticed the girl's ability to "humor" in any situation.
It should be noted that the pope noted a strangethe manner of raising daughters. He encouraged all the antics and extravagant behavior of girls. What to say - Jim himself with pleasure took a direct part in their tricks.
After graduating from high school, the future actress takesdecision to enter New York University for a course in dramatic art. To the delight, Shannon successfully passes the entrance exams (having played in a comedy review), and from this moment begins her path to fame. It should be said that Adam Sandler, who later becomes another participant of the show "Saturday Night Live", is also mastering along with Molly the elements of dramatic art.
Already in the first year of university Molly Shannonis popular with fellow students. She gladly accepts invitations from friends to participate in the party, to perform at the birthday party and other noisy events. Shannon so skillfully uses humor in any situation, that no one has any doubts that the girl is truly talented.
After graduating from the University, Molly ShannonMoves to Los Angeles and joins the community of unemployed actors. In 1989, she was offered a role in the musical "The Phantom of the Opera", in which Robert Inglund played. After the shooting, Molly takes part in several more films. Among them: "Twin Peaks", "Ellen", "In the living center".
7 years old girl is content with secondaryThe roles that the community of unemployed actors offer her. But this black bar finally ends when Lorne Michaels notices the comedian at one of the performances. Producer of almost the most popular show in America literally was fascinated by a talented girl.
In 1995, he invited a young comedian to the show "Saturday Night Live". It was then that the popularity of Molly Shannon soared skyward. For one night the girl becomes a real star of TV screens.
During the show, Shannon managed to film morein several films. Among them: "Merging of two moons 2", "Seinfeld", "Happiness", "Analyze it" and "Grinch - the thief of Christmas". Molly Shannon left the show "Saturday Night Live" in 2001. It is worth saying that many critics doubted that the actress will be in demand in a big movie.
But Molly managed to prove that one show of herfilm career does not end. 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 picture "Clinic". 2006 also becomes a success for Molly Shannon. She starred in the films "Very Scary Movie 4", "Shalun", "Ricky Bobby: King of the Road".
In 2007, Molly Shannon, films with participationwhich was watched by millions of spectators, plays a major role in the film "The Year of the Dog." This work becomes for the actress fatal. She receives a lot of positive feedback not only from the audience, but also from international critics. In the same year, the actress is offered to perform a role in the series "Studio 30" and in the comedy "Evan Almighty".
It is impossible not to mention the participation of the actress in the series"Dead on demand". The picture is made 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 Cinematography.
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 "Very Scary Movie 5", as well as taking part in the filming of the famous American television thriller "Cannibal".
In 2015, Shannon offers a role in thetragicomedial tape called "I, Earl and a 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 (inshe was not so famous as she is now), the actress signs a contract with the producers of the animated series "Beasts", which is broadcast on the HBO channel.
There is information that in 2016 Molly will appear in a drama called "Other People", in the TV series "Divorce", in the comedy family drama "Miles", as well as in a comedy called "Parking".
It is known that at the age of four Mollytogether with his mother, father, younger sisters and cousin, falls into a terrible car accident. Unfortunately, this catastrophe has already claimed 3 lives. In the accident, mother, cousin and one of Shannon's younger sisters were killed. Little Molly, the father and her sister were still alive.
Do not overlook the fact that afterfilming in 2007 in the movie "Year of the Dog", Molly confessed that she was allergic to dogs. The actress then stated that if it were not for the urticaria that appeared on her face, no one would know about this illness. Here is such dedication and love for their work.
