Mina Kolb

Mina E. Kolb She was a founding member of The Second City Comedy troupe and has appeared in numerous television series and films over several decades.

Early life and career Born in Wilmette, Illinois to Joseph Kolb and Evelyn McCarthy, Kolb was raised in a large Catholic family with six siblings. She attended New Trier High School, Mundelein College, and Loyola University.

In 1959, she joined the original ensemble of The Second City in Chicago alongside performers such as Howard Alk, Roger Bowen, Severn Darden, Andrew Duncan, Barbara Harris and Eugene Troobnick. In 1961, Kolb moved to Los Angeles to appear on the CBS sitcom Pete and Gladys, portraying the character Peggy Briggs. Throughout her career, Kolb appeared in various television series including Three's Company as Mrs. Alden, Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jeff Greene's mother, Santa Barbara as Mrs. Batterfield, Generations as Aunt Mary and Ellen when she played the role of a nurse. Her films credits includes: The Hollywood Knights (2008), A Mighty Wind (2003) and I Want Someone to Eat Cheese With (2006).

She also performed on stage, notably in the Broadway productions of From The Second City (1968) and in Something Different. In recognition of her contributions to improvisational theater, Kolb received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago Improv Festival in 2004.

Personal life Kolb married advertising executive William McMurray Jr in 1957.

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