Molly Shannon Highlights

  • 2009: Co-starred in the independent comedy, "What Goes Up"
  • 2008: Co-starred in the US version of the hit Australian sitcom "Kath & Kim" (NBC)
  • 2007: Cast opposite Heather Graham in the indie feature "Gray Matters"
  • 2007: Played the lead in Mike White's dramady, "Year of the Dog"
  • 2006: Portrayed lady of the court, Anne Victoire opposite Kirsten Dunst in Sofia Coppola's "Marie-Antoinette"
  • 2004: Co-starred with Christopher McDonald and Jason Schwartzman in the short-lived Fox comedy "Cracking Up"
  • 2003: Cast in the ABC adaptation of "The Music Man" starring Matthew Broderick
  • 2001: Played Kate Beckinsale's best friend in the romantic comedy "Serendipity"
  • 2001: Left "SNL" to pursue other career opportunities (February 17)
  • 2000: Had featured role in the Ron Howard-directed "Dr. Seuss' How the Grinch Stole Christmas"
  • 1999: Brought her breakout "SNL" character Mary Katherine Gallagher to the big screen in "Superstar"
  • 1999: Had recurring role on NBC's "Will & Grace" as loony neighbor Val Bassett, Grace Adler's nemesis
  • 1999: Portrayed Drew Barrymore's best friend in "Never Been Kissed"
  • 1998: Had small role as a co-worker of Jane Adams in Todd Solondz's "Happiness"
  • 1998: Acted with Will Ferrell and Chris Kattan in "SNL" skit-turned feature "A Night at the Roxbury"; played Ferrell's girlfriend
  • 1995: Joined the cast of the NBC variety show, "Saturday Night Live"
  • 1994: Made guest appearances on "The John Larroquette Show" (NBC) and "Ellen" (ABC)
  • 1992: Worked as assistant talent coordinator for (also appeared in episodes) of the FOX variety series "In Living Color"
  • 1991: Appeared as Judy Swain in an episode of the ABC series "Twin Peaks"
  • 1989: Feature debut in small role in "The Phantom of the Opera" opposite Robert Englund
  • Co-wrote and co-starred (with comic Rob Muir) in the LA production "The Rob and Molly Show"
  • Briefly worked in TV research for Orion Television