Years active 1990–present Name Mo Gaffney | Role Actress Books Parallel Lives | |
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Full Name Maureen E. Gaffney Occupation Actress, comedian, writer, activist Awards Obie Award for Performance Movies The Kathy & Mo Show, God Bless America, Happy - Texas, Other People's Money, A Better You Similar People Kathy Najimy, Mark Illsley, Allan Moyle, Art Wolff, Bobcat Goldthwait | ||
60 Sec Quik Quip, Mo Gaffney on Vicki Abelson's The Road Taken
Maureen E. "Mo" Gaffney (born November 5, 1958) is an American actress, comedian, writer and activist.
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- 60 Sec Quik Quip Mo Gaffney on Vicki Abelsons The Road Taken
- Mo Gaffney
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Mo Gaffney
Biography
Originally from San Diego, California, Gaffney hosted two of her own television talk shows: Women Aloud! (which was shown on the Comedy Central network) and The Mo Show.
She and friend Kathy Najimy wrote and starred in two Off-Broadway shows, The Kathy and Mo Show: Parallel Lives (1989) and The Kathy and Mo Show: The Dark Side, both of which won Obie Awards.
She appeared in Seasons 4 and 5 of That '70s Show as Joanne Stupak, Bob Pinciotti's girlfriend, had a recurring role in Mad About You and guest starred in Friends. In addition, she appeared in the black comedy about beauty pageants, Drop Dead Gorgeous.
Gaffney appeared on the British television talk show The Full Wax starring Ruby Wax, in which she portrayed American correspondent "Taffy Turner", in the recurring segment "Taffy Turner: Inside America". Gaffney teamed up with Jennifer Saunders in a recurring role as Bo in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous; in 2004, talks of a spin-off show began but nothing surfaced. She is co-host of the "Women Aloud" radio program on Greenstone Media.
Gaffney is an activist for same-sex marriage and has officiated at same-sex marriages as a certified marriage celebrant.
Writer
Producer
Filmography
Actress
2023
Clone High (TV Series)
- Sexy-Ed (2023) - (voice)
2023
The Conners (TV Series) as
Tyler's Mom
- What's So Funny About Peas, Love and Understanding? (2023) - Tyler's Mom
2022
Single Drunk Female (TV Series) as
Val
- Higher Parent (2022) - Val
2020
Desperados as
Principal Judy
1996
Mad About You (TV Series) as
Dr. Sheila Kleinman / Sheila the Therapist
- Real Estate for Beginners (2019) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Cheese Stands Alone (2019) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Anderson Cooper and Other Fantasies (2019) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Final Frontier (1999) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman (uncredited)
- The Final Frontier (1999) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Murray at the Dog Show (1999) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Millennium Bug (1999) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Honeymoon (1999) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Silent Show (1998) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Tragedy Plus Time (1998) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Paul Slips in the Shower (1998) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Cheating on Sheila (1998) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- Le Sex Show (1997) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Birth: Part 2 (1997) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Birth: Part 1 (1997) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
- The Recital (1997) - Sheila the Therapist
- Therapy (1996) - Dr. Sheila Kleinman
2019
3 Days with Dad as
Diane
2019
Fresh Off the Boat (TV Series) as
Professor
- Vice Mommy (2019) - Professor
2019
The Good Doctor (TV Series) as
Uber Driver
- Faces (2019) - Uber Driver
2018
Heathers (TV Series) as
Margie Kane
- Call Us When the Shuttle Lands (2018) - Margie Kane
2018
Dog Days as
Mayor Velez
2017
Do the Voice (TV Series) as
Angela
- Episode #1.1 (2017) - Angela
2016
Adam Ruins Everything (TV Series documentary) as
Patty
- Adam Ruins Having a Baby (2017) - Patty
- Adam Ruins Weddings (2016) - Patty
- Adam Ruins Football (2016) - Patty
2017
Quality Problems as
Dr. Daly
2017
The Mick (TV Series) as
Rita
- The New Girl (2017) - Rita
2016
Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie as
Bo
2016
Heartbeat (TV Series) as
Lawyer
- What Happens in Vegas- Happens (2016) - Lawyer
2016
2 Broke Girls (TV Series) as
Elaine
- And the No New Friends (2016) - Elaine
2016
The Truth of Tears (TV Series) as
Dr. Felicia Florenburg
2015
Kevin from Work (TV Series) as
Beverly
- Escape from Work (2015) - Beverly
2015
Devious Maids (TV Series) as
Natalie
- Whiplash (2015) - Natalie
2015
Veep (TV Series) as
Deborah
- Mommy Meyer (2015) - Deborah
2015
Brooklyn Nine-Nine (TV Series) as
Dr. Susman
- The Chopper (2015) - Dr. Susman
2014
A Proposition for Marriage (Short) as
Marie
2014
Baby Daddy (TV Series) as
Hermione
- It's a Wonderful Emma (2014) - Hermione
2014
Marry Me (TV Series) as
Dawn
- Bruges Me (2014) - Dawn
2014
A Better You as
Suzanne
2014
Old Dogs & New Tricks (TV Series) as
Jolene Sherman, Esq.
- Fortunes Flip (2014) - Jolene Sherman, Esq.
2014
Bad Teacher (TV Series) as
Lorna
- A Little Respect (2014) - Lorna
2014
Melissa & Joey (TV Series) as
Vice Principal Lucinda Dowell
- The Chaperones (2014) - Vice Principal Lucinda Dowell
2013
Continuing Fred (TV Movie) as
Mum
2013
In Reality (TV Series) as
Mrs. Gertz
- Pilot (2013) - Mrs. Gertz
2013
Super Fun Night (TV Series) as
Lydia Quinn
- Merry Super Fun Christmas (2013) - Lydia Quinn
2013
Mike & Molly (TV Series) as
Helen
- Shoeless Molly Flynn (2013) - Helen
2013
Holiday Road Trip (TV Movie) as
Officer Marge
2013
Hart of Dixie (TV Series) as
Cameron Lynch
- Take This Job and Shove It (2013) - Cameron Lynch
2013
NTSF:SD:SUV (TV Series) as
Madame Larue
- The Great Train Stoppery (2013) - Madame Larue
2012
House of Lies (TV Series) as
Principal Gita
- Family Values (2013) - Principal Gita
- Our Descent Into Los Angeles (2012) - Principal Gita
- Amsterdam (2012) - Principal Gita
- The Gods of Dangerous Financial Instruments (2012) - Principal Gita
2012
The Unprofessional (TV Movie) as
Robin
1992
Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series) as
Bo
- Olympics (2012) - Bo
- White Box (2004) - Bo
- Cold Turkey (2003) - Bo
- Birthin' (2003) - Bo
- Gay (2002) - Bo
- Menopause (2001) - Bo
- Small Opening (2001) - Bo
- The Last Shout: Part 2 (1996) - Bo
- The Last Shout: Part 1 (1996) - Bo
- The End (1995) - Bo
- Birthday (1992) - Bo
2012
Burning Love (TV Series) as
Tracy
- Meet the Family & Mark's BFF (2012) - Tracy
2011
My Freakin' Family (TV Movie) as
Maureen
2011
12 Wishes of Christmas (TV Movie) as
Mom
2011
God Bless America as
Singing Waitress
2011
Good Luck Charlie (TV Series) as
Val
- Battle of the Bands (2011) - Val
2011
The Back-up Bride as
Innana
2011
Shameless (TV Series) as
Christine Dowling
- Nana Gallagher Had an Affair (2011) - Christine Dowling
2010
Justified (TV Series) as
Sheriff
- Fathers and Sons (2010) - Sheriff
2007
State of Mind (TV Series) as
Kay
- O Rose, Thou Art Sick (2007) - Kay
2006
Modern Men (TV Series) as
Judy
- Timmy Can You Hear Me? (2006) - Judy
2005
Ghost Whisperer (TV Series) as
Laine Fairfax
- Undead Comic (2005) - Laine Fairfax
2005
Rugrats Pre-School Daze (TV Series) as
Dr. Yeskel
- Finder's Kreepers (2005) - Dr. Yeskel (voice)
- Picture Imperfect (2005) - Dr. Yeskel (voice)
2004
Without a Trace (TV Series) as
Joanna
- Nickel and Dimed: Part 2 (2004) - Joanna
2003
Run of the House (TV Series) as
Marilyn Norris
- Signs (2004) - Marilyn Norris
- Sixteen (2004) - Marilyn Norris
- Undercover Brother (2004) - Marilyn Norris
- Drive My Car (2004) - Marilyn Norris
- The Fighting Irish (2004) - Marilyn Norris
- Forbidden Fruit (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- The Education of Chris Franklin (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Sally's New Boss (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Chris' College Friend (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Just Like Mom (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Chris Gets a Job (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Where There's Smoke, There's Fire (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- 'Twas the Night Before Homecoming (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- The Party (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Kiss & Tell (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- Pilot (2003) - Marilyn Norris
- There's Something About Sally - Marilyn Norris
- Boy Toy - Marilyn Norris
- The Unnatural - Marilyn Norris
2004
Adventures in Homeschooling (Short) as
Gloria Hemple
2001
That '70s Show (TV Series) as
Joanne Stupac / Joanne
- Celebration Day (2003) - Joanne Stupac
- You Shook Me (2003) - Joanne Stupac
- No Quarter (2003) - Joanne Stupac
- The Battle of Evermore (2003) - Joanne Stupac
- When the Levee Breaks (2003) - Joanne Stupac
- Love, Wisconsin Style (2002) - Joanne
- Eric's False Alarm (2002) - Joanne
- Jackie's Cheese Squeeze (2002) - Joanne
- Tornado Prom (2002) - Joanne
- The Third Wheel (2001) - Joanne
- Donna's Story (2001) - Joanne
- Uncomfortable Ball Stuff (2001) - Joanne Stupac
2002
8 Simple Rules (TV Series) as
Mrs. Connelly
- Career Choices (2003) - Mrs. Connelly
- Pilot (2002) - Mrs. Connelly
2002
Judging Amy (TV Series) as
Maxine's Dentist
- Come Back Soon (2002) - Maxine's Dentist
2002
Animal Hospital (TV Series)
- The Frog that Saved Christmas (2002) - (voice)
- Naked Rat (2002) - (voice)
- Hollywood Monkey Part 2 (2002) - (voice)
- Hollywood Monkey Part 1 (2002) - (voice)
- Poodle Poo (2002) - (voice)
- Ass Sniffer (2002) - (voice)
2001
Ca$hino (Short) as
Kimmy Delance
2001
Friends (TV Series) as
Casting Director
- The One with Ross and Monica's Cousin (2001) - Casting Director
2000
Normal, Ohio (TV Series) as
Elizabeth
- Just Another Normal Christmas (2000) - Elizabeth
- Working Girl (2000) - Elizabeth
- Buyer's Remorse (2000) - Elizabeth
- Caught on Tape (2000) - Elizabeth
- Foreign Affairs (2000) - Elizabeth
- Homecoming Queen (2000) - Elizabeth
- The Favorite - Elizabeth
- Pamela's New Boyfriend - Elizabeth
- He Always Gets His Man - Elizabeth
- Forgotten, But Not Gone - Elizabeth
- Charlie's Gamble - Elizabeth
2000
Jailbait (TV Movie) as
Lydia Stone
2000
Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place (TV Series) as
Dr. Brice
- Love Shack (2000) - Dr. Brice
1999
Ladies Man (TV Series) as
Mayvis Little
- 12 Angry Kids (2000) - Mayvis Little
- Park Rage (1999) - Mayvis Little
1999
Drop Dead Gorgeous as
Terry Macy, State Pageant
1999
The Basement and the Kitchen
1999
The Out-of-Towners as
Paranoid Woman
1997
Tracey Takes On... (TV Series) as
Dusty Roads
- America (1999) - Dusty Roads
- Hair (1999) - Dusty Roads
- Dating (1999) - Dusty Roads
- Sports (1998) - Dusty Roads
- Man's Best Friend (1998) - Dusty Roads
- Marriage (1998) - Dusty Roads
- Music (1997) - Dusty Roads
1999
Happy, Texas as
Mrs. Bromley
1999
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception as
Sybil Radzinski
1998
Inconceivable as
Rachel
1997
Veronica's Closet (TV Series) as
Karen
- Veronica's Bridal Shower (1998) - Karen
- Veronica's a Doll (1997) - Karen
1997
Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! (Video) as
Bo
1997
The Naked Truth (TV Series) as
Fern, the Cat Lady
- Itching for a Cat (1997) - Fern, the Cat Lady
1996
The Shot as
Sheila Ricks
1996
Roseanne (TV Series) as
Astrid Wentworth
- Hoi Polloi Meets Hoiti Toiti (1996) - Astrid Wentworth
- Satan, Darling (1996) - Astrid Wentworth
1996
Bogus as
Travellers Aide - New Jersey
1996
The Louie Show (TV Series) as
Louie's Supervisor
- Louie Gets Suspended (1996) - Louie's Supervisor
1995
The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side (TV Movie) as
Mo Gaffney
1994
Days Like This (TV Movie) as
Margo
1994
The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (TV Series) as
Christina Todd
- Alex, Then and N.O.W. (1994) - Christina Todd
1993
The Mo Show (TV Series)
1991
Other People's Money as
Harriet
1991
The Full Wax (TV Series) as
Taffy Turner
1990
State of Grace as
Maureen
Miscellaneous
-
Roseanne (TV Series) (consultant - 6 episodes, 1996 - 1997) (story consultant - 1 episode, 1996)
- The War Room (1997) - (consultant)
- Say It Ain't So (1997) - (consultant)
- Home for the Holidays (1996) - (consultant)
- Mothers and Other Strangers (1996) - (consultant)
- Home Is Where the Afghan Is (1996) - (consultant)
- Roseambo (1996) - (consultant)
- Satan, Darling (1996) - (story consultant)
Writer
1995
The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side (TV Movie)
1994
She TV (TV Series) (head writer - 1 episode)
- Episode #1.2 (1994) - (head writer)
1991
The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives (TV Special)
Producer
1994
Days Like This (TV Movie) (executive producer)
1992
Women Aloud (TV Series) (co-producer)
Soundtrack
1992
Absolutely Fabulous (TV Series) (performer - 2 episodes)
- Birthin' (2003) - (performer: "And All That Jazz")
- Birthday (1992) - (performer: "Happy Birthday" - uncredited)
Self
2020
The Hollywood Moment at Home Edition (TV Series) as
Self
- S1 E11 BJ Korros/Ed Asner Celebrating 91 Years (2020) - Self
2018
Caroline & Friends (TV Series) as
Self
- Sharing is Caring (2018) - Self
- Bun in the Oven (2018) - Self
- Kitty Ate the Candy (2018) - Self
2012
Good Job, Thanks! (TV Series) as
Self
- Dream Big (2013) - Self
- Three Little Words: Part 1 (2012) - Self
2011
On Set: The Making of '12 Wishes of Christmas' (Short) as
Self
2010
Hell's Kitchen (TV Series) as
Self - Restaurant Patron
- 10 Chefs Compete (2010) - Self - Restaurant Patron
2007
Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List (TV Series) as
Self
- Kathy Goes to London (2007) - Self
2006
Dawn French's Girls Who Do: Comedy (TV Series documentary) as
Self
- Episode #1.3 (2006) - Self (as Kathy and Mo)
- Episode #1.2 (2006) - Self (as Kathy and Mo)
- Episode #1.1 (2006) - Self (as Kathy and Mo)
2003
Celebrity Poker Showdown (TV Series) as
Self
- Tournament 6, Game 5 (2005) - Self
- Tournament 2, Game 2 (2004) - Self
- Tournament 1, Game 3 (2003) - Self
2004
101 Best Kept Hollywood Secrets (TV Mini Series documentary) as
Self - Interviewee
2001
Tracey Ullman's Visible Panty Lines (TV Series) as
Self
- Mo Gaffney (2001) - Self
1999
Later (TV Series) as
Self - Guest
- Episode dated 19 October 1999 (1999) - Self - Guest
1995
The 17th Annual CableACE Awards (TV Special) as
Self
1995
The 16th Annual CableACE Awards (TV Special) as
Self - Presenter
1994
An Evening at the Improv (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- Mo Gaffney, Earl David Reed, Mark Legan, and more! (1994) - Self - Host
1992
Women Aloud (TV Series) as
Self - Host
- Waist Management (1993) - Self - Host
- Episode #3.1 (1993) - Self - Host
- Women in Control: Part 2 (1993) - Self - Host
- Women in Control: Part 1 (1993) - Self - Host
- Episode #2.3 (1993) - Self - Host
- Episode #2.2 (1993) - Self - Host
- Episode #2.1 (1993) - Self - Host
- Women of Color (1992) - Self - Host
- Episode #1.1 (1992) - Self - Host
1991
The Word (TV Series) as
Self
- Episode #2.7 (1991) - Self
1991
The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives (TV Special) as
Mo
Archive Footage
2004
Friends: The One Before the Last One - Ten Years of Friends (TV Special) as
The Casting Director (uncredited)
References
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