Mo Collins
Biography
Maureen Ann Collins, also known as Mo Collins, is an American actress and comedian. She was born on July 7, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Collins is widely known for her work as a cast member on the FOX sketch comedy series MADtv, joining the ensemble during the fourth season in 1998 and appearing through the ninth season in 2004, during which contractual reasons limited her appearances to fourteen episodes. She later returned for a tenth-season episode of MADtv and made an appearance on the show's 300th episode to perform her popular character, Lorraine Swanson. Additionally, Collins has played the character Sarah Rabinowitz in the television series Fear the Walking Dead since 2018.
Career overview
Maureen Mo Ann Collins was born on July 7, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. She is an American actress and comedian who is perhaps best known for being a member of the ensemble on the Fox sketch comedy series MADtv. Collins was a cast member on MADtv starting from the fourth season in 1998 through the ninth season in 2004. During her tenure on the show, she became well known for several characters, including her popular character Lorraine Swanson. Due to contractual reasons, she only appeared in fourteen episodes during her ninth season on the program.
Following her regular run, Collins later returned to MADtv during the tenth season for a single episode. She made another appearance on the show's 300th episode, where she once again performed her character Lorraine Swanson. In addition to her work in sketch comedy, Collins has played the character Sarah Rabinowitz in the series Fear the Walking Dead since 2018.
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87 titles- Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026) as Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Red, White and Blue (2024) as Margo the Female Diner
- Not Dead Yet (2023) as Jane Marvel
- Drone (2022)
- The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021) as Ms. Barnes
- Close Enough (2020) as Jojo (voice)
- Bottomless Brunch at Colman's (2020) as Self
- A Parks and Recreation Special (2020) as Joan Callamezzo
- Invader Zim: Enter the Florpus (2019) as Robo-Mom (voice)
- Single Parents (2018) as Lucy Cooper
- Ghosted (2017) as Monica Yates
- Cook-Off! (2017) as Van Rookle Farms Housewife
- Cassandra French's Finishing School (2017) as Judi
- McDick (2017) as Molten Lava
- Teachers (2016) as Tanya
- Dream Corp LLC (2016) as Patient 30
- Dream Corp LLC (2016)
- Dirty Grandpa (2016) as Officer Finch
- Lady Dynamite (2016) as Susan
- Charlie (2016)
- Fear the Walking Dead (2015) as Sarah Rabinowitz
- Fresh Off the Boat (2015) as Christa
- F is for Family (2015) as Vivian Saunders / Lex / Ginny Throater / Nana Rose (voice)
- Batman Unlimited: Animal Instincts (2015) as Dispatch / Distinguished Woman (voice)
- Charlie (2015) as Janet
- Lemonade War (2014) as Government Regulator
- Sheriff Callie's Wild West (2013) as Ella Cowbella / Abigail (voice)
- The Greatest Event in Television History (2012) as Ruth
- Workaholics (2011) as Bianca Toro
- Suburgatory (2011) as Trish Shay
- Love Bites (2011) as Nurse Sue
- And They're Off (2011) as Tina McKay
- Division III: Football's Finest (2011) as Georgia Anne
- Pound Puppies (2010) as Lenore / Pat (voice)
- Pound Puppies (2010) as Jen (voice)
- Modern Family (2009) as Denise
- Parks and Recreation (2009) as Joan Callamezzo
- Men of a Certain Age (2009) as Laura
- The Goode Family (2009)
- Flying By (2009) as Kate
- David's Situation (2008) as Celine
- Yoga Matt (2008) as Chloe Mydia
- Californication (2007) as Victoria
- Chuck (2007) as Colonel Caroline Haim
- Pushing Daisies (2007) as Sister Larue
- Knocked Up (2007) as Female Doctor
- Cougar Club (2007) as Cindy Conrad
- Carts (2007) as Hilda
- Danny Roane: First Time Director (2006) as Deidra Fennigan
- Puff, Puff, Pass (2006) as Linda
- Grey's Anatomy (2005) as Jessica's Mother
- American Dad! (2005) as Darlene McKinnon (voice)
- The Reichen Show (2005) as Self - Guest
- The 40 Year Old Virgin (2005) as Gina
- Fat Actress (2005) as Female Guard
- Jiminy Glick in Lalawood (2005) as Sharon
- Joey (2004) as Ms. Lafferty
- Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide (2004) as iTeacher
- Higglytown Heroes (2004) as Science Fair Judge (voice)
- Higglytown Heroes (2004) as The Paleontologist Hero (voice)
- Arrested Development (2003) as Starla
- Trish Stratus: 100% Stratusfaction (2003) as Herself
- Less than Perfect (2002) as Toni St. George
- According to Jim (2001) as Emily
- Six Feet Under (2001) as Nancy Freymire
- Invader ZIM (2001)
- Invader ZIM (2001) as RoboMom / Zita (voice)
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as Lisa Thompson
- Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) as The Nurse
- Girlfriends (2000) as Naisa Johnson
- As Told by Ginger (2000) as Nurse (voice)
- The Geena Davis Show (2000) as Tammy
- Family Guy (1999) as Ms. Hobson / Kim Cattrall (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Daycare Teacher / Stewardess (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Mom in Supermarket / Woman #1 in Book Club (voice)
- Family Guy (1999) as Little Girl (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Receptionist / Woman with Dog (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Carly / Felicia (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Ms. Clark (voice)
- King of the Hill (1997) as Ella / Melinda (voice)
- Just Shoot Me! (1997) as Robin
- Ally McBeal (1997) as Flight Attendant
- 7th Heaven (1996) as Ellen
- Jingle All the Way (1996) as Mother on Phone
- MADtv (1995) as Various
- The Simpsons (1989) as Jimbo Jones (voice)
- Life's a Bitch
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mo Collins best known for?
Mo Collins is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Extreme Makeover: Homer Edition (2026), The Sex Lives of College Girls (2021), Close Enough (2020), Cook-Off! (2017).
When and where was Mo Collins born?
Mo Collins was born on July 7, 1965 in Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA.
How many credits does Mo Collins have?
Mo Collins has accumulated over 87 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1989 to 2026.
What is Mo Collins's background in cinema and television?
Maureen Ann Collins, also known as Mo Collins, is an American actress and comedian. She was born on July 7, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Collins is widely known for her work as a cast member on the FOX sketch comedy series MADtv, joining the ensemble during the fourth season in 1998 and appearing through the ninth ...