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Molly Shannon is a celebrated American <a href="/biography/molly-shannon">actress</a> and comedian, best known for her work on the sketch comedy series Saturday Night Live as well as roles in films such as Superstar and Other People.

<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>

<a href="/biography/molly-shannon">Molly Helen Shannon</a> was born on September 16, 1964, in Shaker Heights, Ohio—not Normal, Illinois, as occasionally misstated. Her father, James Francis Shannon, was a sales manager, and her mother, Mary Margaret Keating, was a teacher. At the age of four, Molly tragically lost her mother, younger sister, and cousin in a car accident. She survived the crash, which profoundly shaped her early life.

She attended St. Dominic School, a private Catholic school in Shaker Heights, before graduating from Hawken School in Gates Mills, Ohio. Pursuing her passion for acting, she later enrolled at New York University's Tisch School of the Arts, earning a degree in drama in 1987.

<h2>Early Jobs in Los Angeles</h2>

After college, Shannon moved to Los Angeles to pursue an acting career. Like many aspiring performers, she worked several day jobs including managing roles at Cravings restaurant on Sunset Boulevard and working at Gelson’s grocery store in Marina del Rey while attending auditions.

<h2>Breakthrough with Saturday Night Live</h2>

Molly Shannon officially launched her entertainment career with minor roles in television and film. In 1989, she made her film debut as Meg in a remake of The Phantom of the Opera. She later made brief appearances in shows such as Twin Peaks, General Hospital, and The John Larroquette Show.

Her major career breakthrough came in 1995 when she joined the cast of Saturday Night Live (SNL), appearing in 116 episodes over six seasons until 2001. On SNL, she created memorable characters such as the exuberant Catholic <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Katherine_Gallagher">schoolgirl</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Katherine_Gallagher">Mary Katherine Gallagher</a>, which she reprised in the 1999 film <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Superstar_(1999_film)">Superstar</a>.

<h2>Film and Television Success</h2>

Following her success on SNL, Shannon continued to build an impressive filmography. She appeared in films including Happiness, Analyze This, Wet Hot American Summer, Serendipity, The Santa Clause 2, <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marie_Antoinette">Marie Antoinette</a>, and Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby. She also played Dr. Van Dyke in the comedy My 5 Wives.

Her versatility extended to voice acting and television roles. She voiced the character Wanda in the animated feature Hotel Transylvania and played supporting roles in popular TV series. In 2011, she appeared in Bad Teacher as Melody Tiara. More recently, she co-starred in the Netflix comedy film Sextuplets (2019) with <a href="/biography/marlon-wayans">Marlon Wayans</a>, portraying the role of Linda.

<h2>Recent Work and Net Worth</h2>

In recent years, Molly Shannon has taken on more dramatic and character-driven television roles. Notably, she was praised for her performance in the 2016 indie drama Other People, which earned her an Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Female. She also had recurring roles in series such as Divorce and <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_White_Lotus">The White Lotus</a>.

As a result of her diverse and sustained career in entertainment, Molly Shannon has an estimated net worth of approximately $8 million, according to recent financial estimates. Her earnings span television, film, voice acting, and stage performances.

<h2>Marriage and Family Life</h2>

Molly Shannon married artist Fritz Chesnut on May 29, 2004. The couple has two children together: a daughter, Stella, born in 2003, and a son, Nolan, born in 2005. The family values privacy, and Shannon has often spoken about how motherhood has influenced her career choices.

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