• Maureen Ann Collins, known as Mo Collins, is an actress and comedian born in 1965
• She became popular for her work in the sketch comedy series “Mad TV”, playing many characters and celebrity impressions
• She has over 90 film and TV credits, and a net worth of $600,000
• She has been married twice, and has a son from her first marriage
• She is active on social media, with over 11,000 Twitter followers and 10,000 Instagram followers



Known for movies

Short Info

DiedOctober 26, 2014, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
SpouseAlex Skuby
FactMost popular characters on the sketch comedy MADtv (1995) are: "Lorraine" and "Trina".


Who is Mo Collins?

Born Maureen Ann Collins on the 7th July 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota USA, she is an actress and comedian, perhaps still best known to the world for her appearances in the sketch comedy series “Mad TV” from 1998 until 2004. Some of the most popular characters she portrayed include Doreen, the overgrown toddler Stuart’s screechy-voiced mother, and Loraine, a middle-aged woman often confused and annoying people around her, among others.

Mo Collins Wiki: Early Life, Parents, and Education

Mo is the daughter of Winnie Collins; unfortunately, there is no information about her biological father and whether she has any siblings or not. She went to Robbinsdale Armstrong High School, but eventually matriculated from West Charlotte High School. It was during her high school years that she became interested in comedy, when one of her professors took her in his improv class, who nicknamed her Mo, not unusual for Maureen. In addition to improv classes, Mo was a part of the Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis and also performed for two years at Disney’s Pleasure Island Comedy Warehouse in Orlando. Upon high school matriculation, Mo enrolled at the University of Florida.

Career Beginnings and Rise to Prominence

Mo’s professional career started in 1996 with a minor role in the film “Jingle All the Way”. She waited two years for her next prominent engagement, but the wait eventually paid off, as she was chosen as a cast member for the sketch comedy series “Mad TV”. She started off shy, but as the show progressed, Mo steadily became more popular, not only through many impressions of celebrities, but through characters that she created. We already stated which characters were the most popular ones, but let’s now mention some of her impressions – these  included Barbara Bush, Madonna, Pamela Anderson, Angelina Jolie, Catherine Hicks, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Shania Twain, among many others which only increased her popularity. Although she left the comedy series in 2004, she re-appeared as a guest star on several occasions, including the 300th episode in which she was Loraine Swanson, one of her most popular characters. Thanks to “Mad TV”, Mo became a star, and it became quite easy for her to secure new prominent roles.

Continual Success

In 2005, Mo had a role in the award-winning romantic comedy film “The 40-Year-Old Virgin”, starring Steve Carell, Catherine Keener, and Paul Rudd, while in 2007 she featured in the comedy film “Cougar Club”. The following year she portrayed Emily in the comedy series “According to Jim” and then in 2009 starred in the film “Flying By”, next to Ahnaise Christmas and Billy Ray Cyrus. The same year she was chosen for another prominent role, as Joan Callamezzo in the TV comedy series “Parks and Recreation”, and though appearing in only 19 episodes from 2009 to 2015, her character has become rather popular with the public. She struggled a lot professionally in the early 2010s but has re-emerged in recent years with the role of Molten Lava in the comedy film “McDick” (2017), written and directed by Chris McDonnell, and also as Susan in the TV comedy series “Lady Dynamite” (2016-2017). Most recently, she started portraying Sarah in the drama series “Fear the Walking Dead” (2018).

An Accomplished Voice Actress

In addition to screen roles, Mo has also been recognized for her voice acting; she started in 2000 with several characters in the animated series “Family Guy”, and continued with such animated series as “King of the Hill”, then “Sheriff Callie’s Wild West” from 2014 to 2016, and most recently in “F Is for Family” (2015-2017).

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Do You Know How rich Mo Collins Is?

Since launching her career, Mo has garnered over 90 film and TV credits to her name; some of them increased her wealth and popularity to a large degree, including the most successful “Mad TV”, “Parks and Recreations”, and also “Fear the Walking Dead”. So, have you ever wondered how rich Mo Collins is, as of mid- 2018? According to authoritative sources, it has been estimated that Collins’ net worth is as high as $600,000. Undoubtedly, this number will increase in the upcoming years assuming she successfully continues her career.

Mo Collins Personal Life, Marriage, Husband, Cancer Diagnosis

When it comes to her personal life, Mo has been quite open about the ups and downs that happen to her behind the camera. She has been married to actor Alex Skuby, best known to the world as Doug Pruzan in the TV series “King of the Queens”, since 2013 after dating for two years. The couple doesn’t have children. Alex is Mo’s second husband; previously she was married to Jimi Englund from 1992 to 2009, and has a son from this marriage, Cullen Englund.

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Back in 2011, Mo was diagnosed with a quite rare gastrointestinal stromal tumor; she found a lump in her abdomen and in the first place she thought it was nothing, but on her then-boyfriend Alex’s advice she went to the hospital; she is now in remission.

Internet Popularity

Mo has a decent fan base on social media platforms, especially Twitter and Instagram. Her official Twitter account has over 11,000 followers, and she has used it to promote her career, such as the announcement of the new episode of the series “Fear the Walking Dead”. She is also quite active on Instagram, on which she has over 10,000 followers, and is also focused on sharing details from her career, often posting pictures from the set of “Fear the Walking Dead”, among other projects on which she works.

General Info

Full NameMo Collins
DiedOctober 26, 2014, Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
Height1.75 m
Weight147 kg
ProfessionComedian, Voice Actor
EducationRobbinsdale Armstrong High School
NationalityAmerican

Family

SpouseAlex Skuby
ChildrenCullen Englund
ParentsWinnie Collins

Accomplishments

MoviesDirty Grandpa, The 40-Year-Old Virgin, Knocked Up, Cougar Club, Division III: Football's Finest, Jiminy Glick in Lalawood, And They're Off, Danny Roane: First Time Director, Puff, Puff, Pass, Flying By, Lemonade War, Detective Fiction, 25 Years of Improv Comedy, Charlie
TV ShowsDownward Dog, Sheriff Callie's Wild West, Mad TV, Lady Dynamite, Cassandra French's Finishing School, Life's a Bitch

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Facts

#Fact
1Left MADtv (1995) at the end of the 2003 season and is now working with a development company on ideas for potential TV shows. [2004]
2In a relationship with actor Alex Skuby (The King of Queens (1998)).
3She bought a 1959 mobile trailer via E-bay
4Graduated from Armstrong High School in Plymouth, MN. in 1983.
5Most popular characters on the sketch comedy MADtv (1995) are: "Lorraine" and "Trina".
6Is an alumna of The Brave New Workshop Comedy Theatre in Minneapolis.
7Has a son, Cullen, with Jimi Englund.

Pictures

Movies

Actress

TitleYearStatusCharacter
McDick2016Molten Lava
Untitled MadTV Revival2016TV SeriesVarious
Lady Dynamite2016TV SeriesSusan
Dirty Grandpa2016Officer Finch
F is for Family2015TV Series
Clash-A-Rama2015TV SeriesVillager / Healer / Female Wallbreaker / ...
Fresh Off the Boat2015TV SeriesChrista
Sheriff Callie's Wild West2014-2015TV SeriesElla Cowbelle / Frida Fox / Abigail Crane / ...
Pig Goat Banana Cricket2015TV SeriesFeral Ann / Sally Salad / Beautiful Woman / ...
RelationFixTM2015TV SeriesCookie
F'd2015TV SeriesNancy
Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts2015VideoDispatch / Distinguished Woman (voice)
Other Space2015TV SeriesHelen Woolworth
Charlie2015/IVShortJanet Sanderson
Parks and Recreation2009-2015TV SeriesJoan Callamezzo
Lemonade War2014ShortGovernment Regulator
Sullivan & Son2014TV SeriesLilly
Break Point2014Barry's Mom
The Greatest Event in Television History2014TV SeriesRuth
Pound Puppies2013TV SeriesJen / Lenore / Pat
Ave 432012TV SeriesJoy Maybower
Dishonored2012Video GameAristocrat (voice)
Phineas and Ferb2012TV SeriesAdditional Voices
The Life & Times of Tim2012TV SeriesPolice Officer
Chuck2011TV SeriesColonel Caroline Haim
Suburgatory2011TV SeriesTrish Shay
And They're Off2011
Division III: Football's Finest2011Georgia Anne Whistler
Love Bites2011TV SeriesNurse Sue
Men of a Certain Age2010-2011TV SeriesLaura
Family Guy2000-2010TV SeriesMs. Hobson Kim Cattrall Mom in Supermarket ...
Modern Family2009TV SeriesDenise
The Goode Family2009TV SeriesChecker / Lucy
MADtv1998-2009TV SeriesVarious / Lorraine Swanson / Miranda Hobbes / ...
Flying By2009Kate
According to Jim2008TV SeriesEmily
Chocolate News2008TV SeriesCindy Chamberlain
Pushing Daisies2008TV SeriesSister Larue
Yoga Matt2008ShortChloe Mydia
King of the Hill2005-2008TV SeriesElla Melinda Ms. Clark ...
David's Situation2008TV MovieCeline
Frangela2007TV MovieDr. Judy Green
Wildlife2007TV Movie
Californication2007TV SeriesVictoria
Carts2007Hilda
Cougar Club2007Cindy Conrad
Knocked Up2007Female Doctor
Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide2006-2007TV SeriesiTeacher
Cook-Off!2007Van Rookle Farms Housewife
Sucker for Shelley2007ShortMo
iThunes2007TV Mini-Series short
Untitled Patricia Heaton Project2006TV MovieMary Grey-White
Grounds Zero2006ShortAlysha
Puff, Puff, Pass2006Linda
Danny Roane: First Time Director2006Deidra Fennigan
Crapshoot2006TV MovieFunny Lady
Higglytown Heroes2006TV SeriesScience Fair Judge
Curb Your Enthusiasm2005TV SeriesLisa Thompson
7th Heaven2005TV SeriesEllen
Joey2005TV SeriesMs. Lafferty
The 40-Year-Old Virgin2005Gina
Arrested Development2004-2005TV SeriesStarla
Fat Actress2005TV SeriesFemale Prison Guard
Jiminy Glick in Lalawood2004Sharon
Six Feet Under2004TV SeriesNancy Freymire
The Fairly OddParents2004TV SeriesMa Speevak
Girlfriends2004TV SeriesNaisa Johnson
There's Something About Meryl2004ShortMartha
Less Than Perfect2003TV SeriesToni St. George
Life's a Bitch2003TV SeriesMidge McCracken
Detective Fiction2003Jennifer Hannan
Factory Accident Sex2002Video
Primetime Glick2001TV SeriesVarious (2003)
Ally McBeal2001TV SeriesFlight Attendent
Just Shoot Me!2001TV SeriesRobin
As Told by Ginger2000TV SeriesNurse
The Geena Davis Show2000TV SeriesTammy
Jingle All the Way1996Mother on Phone

Writer

TitleYearStatusCharacter
MADtv1998-1999TV Series writer - 25 episodes

Soundtrack

TitleYearStatusCharacter
Parks and Recreation2011TV Series performer - 1 episode
Danny Roane: First Time Director2006performer: "Where Did I Go Wrong"

Self

TitleYearStatusCharacter
The Girl in the Show2017Documentary post-productionHerself
Home & Family2016TV SeriesHerself
Two White Guys Podcast2012TV SeriesHerself (2012)
MADtv2009TV SeriesHerself
House Arrest with Andy Dick2009TV SeriesHerself
Sober House2009TV SeriesHerself
The Instant Talk Show2006TV SeriesHerself
Queer Edge with Jack E. Jett2006TV SeriesHerself
25 Years of Improv Comedy2005Herself
World Poker Tour2004TV SeriesHerself
2003 Primetime Creative Arts Emmy Awards2003TV SpecialHerself - Co-Host
I Love the '80s Strikes Back2003TV Series documentaryHerself
WWE Confidential2003TV SeriesHerself
WWE: Trish Stratus - 100% Stratusfaction2003Video documentaryHerself
I Love the '80s2002TV Series documentaryHerself
The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn2002TV SeriesHerself
Hollywood Squares2002TV SeriesHerself / Herself - Panelist
The 2001 Billboard Music Awards2001TV SpecialHerself
The Teen Choice Awards 20012001TV SpecialHerself
The Edge with Paula Zahn2000TV Series

Archive Footage

TitleYearStatusCharacter
MADtv2006TV SeriesDoreen Larkin

Source: IMDb, Wikipedia

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