Mo Collins is an American actress and comedian who first gained attention as a cast member on Fox’s sketch series Mad TV from 1998 to 2004, where her memorable characters like the befuddled Lorraine and the anxious mother Doreen won her a devoted fan base.

After Mad TV, she brought her strong comic timing to roles such as Joan Callamezzo on Parks and Recreation.

Early Life and Education

Maureen Ann “Mo” Collins (60 years old) was born on July 7, 1965, in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Details about her father remain private, but her mother is named Winnie Collins.

Known as “Mo” since junior high, she began performing improv with Dudley Riggs’ Brave New Workshop in Minneapolis and graduated from Robbinsdale Armstrong High School before launching into her comedy career.

Personal Life

Collins married fellow performer Jimi Englund in 1993; the couple had a son, Cullen Englund, before divorcing around 2009. In June 2013, she wed actor Alex Skuby. She remains private about her personal life.

In 2011, Mo was diagnosed with a rare gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) and has since been in remission, frequently speaking out about her health journey.

Career

Collins joined Mad TV in season four (1998), remaining through season nine (with fourteen episodes in season nine) and returning for guest spots in later seasons and specials.

Her standout recurring characters were Doreen and Lorraine.

After Mad TV, she appeared on Arrested Development, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and Parks and Recreation (as Joan Callamezzo).

She also had roles in Knocked Up and The 40‐Year‐Old Virgin, and lent her voice to Netflix’s F Is for Family, earning an Emmy nomination in 2017.

On stage, she toured with her one-woman show Mo vs. Mo, and continues to perform improv, paint, and support charity events.

Awards

Emmy nomination for Outstanding Character Voice‐Over Performance (for F Is for Family, 2017)

Net worth

Mo Collins’s net worth is estimated at $600,000, accumulated through her work in television, film, voice acting, live performances, and touring shows.

Filmography

Mad TV (1998–2004, guest appearances thereafter)

Parks and Recreation (Joan Callamezzo)

Arrested Development

Curb Your Enthusiasm

The 40‐Year‐Old Virgin

Knocked Up

Fear the Walking Dead

F Is for Family (voice)