Mo Collins

Maureen Ann Collins is an American actress and comedian who was a member of the ensemble on FOX's sketch comedy series Mad TV. Collins became well known for several characters during her tenure on the show.

She was a cast member from the 4th season (1998) through the 9th season (2004); she only appeared in fourteen episodes during season nine due to contractual reasons. She returned to Mad TV in the 10th season for one episode, and again when she made an appearance on the 300th episode doing her popular character Lorraine Swanson. Her best known role following her departure from Mad TV was as morning talk show host Joan Callamezzo on the sitcom Parks and Recreation.

The nickname Mo was first given to Collins by the football/drama coach of her junior high school whom she credits with introducing her to improv comedy.

Career

Mad TV Collins joined the cast of Mad TV at the beginning of season four and stayed until the end of season nine, though only appeared in 14 episodes during the ninth season. She was a guest star in 2005 during Season 10, in 2007 during the 300th episode on season 13, the final episode of season 14 in 2009 and the 20th anniversary reunion special in 2016.

Other work She has performed her one-woman show, Mo vs. Mo, in various cities, including Los Angeles and Chicago. Collins played in the fourth Hollywood Home Game edition of the World Poker Tour for the weSPARK Cancer Support Center. She placed 4th and won $2,500. She performed with Streetmosphere at the (formerly named) Disney-MGM Studios in the Hollywood Public Works. Lead Role 2003 Less than Perfect Toni St. George Episode: "Claude the Terminator"

Girlfriends Naisa Johnson Episode: "New York Unbound" The Fairly OddParents Ma Speevak Episode: "Crash Nebula" Six Feet Under Nancy Freymire Episode: "Can I Come Up Now?" Fat Actress Female Prison Guard Episode: "Holy Lesbo Batman" 2004–2005 Arrested Development Starla 5 episodes

Joey Ms. Lafferty Episode: "Joey and the ESL" 7th Heaven Ellen Episode: "Chicken Noodle Heads" Higglytown Heroes Science Fair Judge Episode: "Kip Gets Swing Fever/Wayne's Pieces of Gold" 2005, 2017 Curb Your Enthusiasm The Nurse / Lisa Thompson 2 episodes 2005–2008 King of the Hill Ella / Melinda / Ms. Clark 4 episodes 2006–2007 Ned's Declassified School Survival Guide iTeacher 5 episodes 2007 Californication Victoria Episode: "Turn the Page" 2007 Frangela Dr. Judy Green Television film 2008 Pushing Daisies Sister Larue Episode: "Bad Habits" 2008 Chocolate News Cindy Chamberlain Episode #1.5 2008 According to Jim Emily 4 episodes 2008 David's Situation Celine Television film 2009 The Goode Family Checker / Lucy Episode: "Pilot" 2009 Modern Family Denise Episode: "En Garde" 2009–2020 Parks and Recreation Joan Callamezzo 20 episodes 2010–2011 Men of a Certain Age Laura 5 episodes 2011 Love Bites Nurse Sue Episode: "Too Much Information" 2011 Suburgatory Trish Shay Episode: "Thanksgiving" 2011 Chuck Colonel Caroline Haim Episode: "Chuck Versus the Santa Suit" 2012 The Life & Times of Tim Police Officer Episode: "Pudding Boy/The Celebrity Who Shall Remain Nameless" 2012 Phineas and Ferb Additional voices Episode: "The Mom Attractor/Cranius Maximus" 2012 Ave 43 Joy Maybower 5 episodes 2013 Pound Puppies Jen / Lenore / Pat 2 episodes 2014 The Greatest Event in Television History Ruth Episode: "Bosom Buddies" 2014 Sullivan & Son Lilly Episode: "Everybody Loved Frank" 2014–2015 Sheriff Callie's Wild West Various 30 episodes 2015 Other Space Helen Woolworth 2 episodes 2015 Pig Goat Banana Cricket Feral Ann / Sally Salad / Beautiful Woman Episode: "Gauntlet of Humiliation" 2015 Fresh Off the Boat Christa Episode: "The Big 1-2" 2015 Clash-A-Rama! Villager / Healer / Female Wallbreaker 4 episodes 2015–2021 F Is for Family Various 39 episodes 2016–2017 Lady Dynamite Susan 14 episodes 2017 Workaholics Bianca Toro Episode: "Bianca Toro" 2017 Cassandra French's Finishing School Judi 4 episodes 2017 Downward Dog Kim Episode: "Pilot" 2017 Ghosted Monica Yates Episode: "The Machine" 2017, 2019 The Stinky & Dirty Show Tractor-Sue 2 episodes 2017–2022 Puppy Dog Pals Various 29 episodes 2018 American Dad! Darlene McKinnon Episode: "The Census of the Lambs" 2018 Ghostwriter Publisher Episode: "Change Everything" 2018 Please Understand Me Maureen Episode: "Fred & Mo" 2018 Teachers Tanya Episode: "Step by Stepsister" 2018 Happy Together Alarm System Episode: "Home Insecurity" 2018–2020 Dream Corp LLC Patient 30 2 episodes 2018–2022 Fear the Walking Dead Sarah Rabinowitz 28 episodes 2018 Pete the Cat Callie's Mom Episode: "A Very Groovy Christmas" 2020 Single Parents Lucy Cooper Episode: "The Angle-Man" 2020 Lorraine Lorraine 5 episodes 2020 Close Enough Jojo Episode: "Prank War/Cool Moms" 2023 Not Dead Yet Jane Marvel Episode: "Not a Tiger Yet" 2023 Grey's Anatomy Jessica's Mother Episode: "Training Day" 2024 Spidey and His Amazing Friends Poppy Episode: "Bubble Trouble/Rainy River Run" 2025 Night Court Starla Episode: "Abracadabra Alaka-Dan" 2025 The Simpsons Jimbo Jones Recurring, replaces Pamela Hayden after her retirement 2025–present Iron Man and His Awesome Friends Bolts Recurring role