American actress and comedian Molly Shannon is best known as a cast member of the late night television show ‘Saturday Night Live’ (1995 – 2001). Her highly rated television appearances include ‘Pushing Daisies’ (2007), ‘Getting On’ (2013), ‘Raising Hope’ (2013 – 2014) and ‘Bob’s Burgers’ (2013 – 2017). Her performance in ‘Partners’ (2012) and ‘Super Fun Night’ (2013) received mixed reviews.
Shannon was awarded the Film Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role as Joanne in the movie ‘Other People’ (2016). Her movies that did well at the box office include ‘Happiness’ (1998), ‘It’s a Very Merry Muppet Christmas Movie’ (2002), ‘American Splendor’ (2003) and ‘Me and Earl and the Dying Girl’ (2015). Her role as Dr Barbara Van Dyke in ‘My 5 Wives’ (2000) has been her lowest rated performance. She also received negative reviews for ‘A Night at the Roxbury’ (1998), ‘My Boss’s Daughter’ (2003) and ‘Gray Matters’ (2007).