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Born Name:
Maureen Ann Collins
Born Date:
July 7, 1965
Born Place:
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Died Date:
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Occupations:
Actress, comedian
Brief Biography:
Mo Collins is an improviser born in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is best known as a cast member on MADtv and for roles such as Joan Callamezzo on Parks and Recreation, Starla on Arrested Development, and various voice roles in F Is for Family. She honed her skills at the Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop.
Key Details:
Career Beginnings: Collins developed her improvisation and sketch-writing skills at the Dudley Riggs Brave New Workshop, followed by theater and commercial work.
MADtv (1998–2004): She was a regular cast member on the sketch comedy show, famous for characters such as Lorraine.
Notable Television Roles: She appeared as Starla in Arrested Development, Joan Callamezzo in Parks and Recreation, and iTeacher on Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide.
Voice Acting: She has provided numerous voices for the animated series F Is for Family.
Film Work: She has appeared in various films, including roles in productions by Judd Apatow.
Mo Collins is also a former member of The Groundlings comedy troupe.