Molly Shannon is an actress and comedian. She spent six seasons as a member of the repertory company on "Saturday Night Live," primarily known for the eclectic characters she created, such as Mary Katherine Gallagher and Sally O’Malley. In 2000, she received an Emmy nomination for “Outstanding Individual Performance in a Variety or Music Program.” In 2017, she was awarded the Independent Spirit Award for “Best Supporting Actress” for her performance in the highly acclaimed drama Other People, written and directed by "Saturday Night Live" writer Chris Kelly.

Molly can currently be seen in the Netflix drama Horse Girl, alongside Alison Brie and directed by Jeff Baena, as well as recently making a hilarious cameo role in the film Jay and Silent Bob Reboot. She will next be seen in the crime drama Promising Young Woman, with Carey Mulligan and Bo Burnham.

Molly Shannon was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio. Molly earned a BFA in drama from New York University’s prestigious Tisch School of the Arts. She currently lives in California with her husband and two children.

Books by Molly Shannon

Hello, Molly!: A Memoir

by Molly Shannon with Sean Wilsey - Memoir, Nonfiction

At age four, Molly Shannon’s world was shattered when she lost her mother, baby sister and cousin in a car accident with her father at the wheel. She was raised in a permissive household where her gift for improvising and role-playing blossomed alongside the fearlessness that would lead her to become a celebrated actress. From there, Molly ventured into the wider world of New York and Los Angeles show business, where she created her own opportunities and developed her daring and empathetic comedy. Filled with behind-the-scenes stories, HELLO, MOLLY! spans Molly’s time on "Saturday Night Live." At the same time, it explores with humor and candor her struggle to come to terms with the legacy of her father.