Mo Gaffney

Mo Gaffney
Born
Maureen E. Gaffney

(1958-11-05) November 5, 1958 (age 66)
San Diego, California, United States
Occupations
  • Actress
  • activist
Years active1990–present
Websitewww.mogaffney.com

Maureen E. Gaffney (born November 5, 1958, in San Diego, California)[1][2] is an American actress and activist.[3]

Career

Gaffney hosted two of her own television talk shows: Women Aloud! (which was shown on the Comedy Central network) and The Mo Show.[4]

She and friend Kathy Najimy wrote and starred in two Off-Broadway shows, The Kathy and Mo Show: Parallel Lives (1989)[5] and The Kathy and Mo Show: The Dark Side,[6] 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 and Veronica's Closet. 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.

Personal life

Gaffney is an activist for same-sex marriage and has officiated at same-sex marriages as a certified marriage celebrant.[7]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role
1990 State of Grace Maureen
1991 Other People's Money Harriet
1994 Days Like This Margo
1996 Bogus Travellers Aide – New Jersey
1998 Inconceivable Rachel
1999 Happy, Texas Mrs. Bromley
My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception Sybil Radzinsky
The Out-of-Towners Paranoid Woman
Drop Dead Gorgeous Terry Macy, State Pageant
The Basement and the Kitchen
2000 Jailbait Lydia Stone
2001 Ca$hino Kimmy Delance
2004 Adventures to Homeschool Gloria Hemple
2010 Head Over Spurs in Love Innana
2016 Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie Bo Chrysalis Turtle

Television

Year Title Role Notes
1991 The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives Herself
The Full Wax Taffy Turner
1992–1996, 2001–2004, 2012 Absolutely Fabulous Bo Chrysalis Turtle 11 episodes
1993 The Mo Show Herself
1994 The 5 Mrs. Buchanans Christina Todd
1995 The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side Herself
1996 The Show Sheila Ricks
The Louie Show Louie's Supervisor
Roseanne Astrid Wentworth 2 episodes
1996–1999, 2019 Mad About You Dr. Sheila Kleinman 12 episodes
1997 The Naked Truth Fern, the Cat Lady
Veronica's Closet Karen 2 episodes
1997–1999 Tracey Takes On... Dusty Roads 7 episodes
1998 Absolutely Fabulous: Absolutely Not! Bo Chrysalis Turtle Video of outtakes and deleted scenes
1999–2000 Ladies Man Mayvis Little 2 episodes
2000 Two Guys, a Girl and a Pizza Place Dr. Brice
Normal, Ohio Elizabeth 7 episodes
2001 Friends The Casting Director
2001–2003 That '70s Show Joanne Stupac 12 episodes
2002 Judging Amy Maxine's Dentist
2002–2003 8 Simple Rules Mrs. Connelly 2 episodes
2003–2004 Run of the House Marilyn Norris 18 episodes
2004 Adventures in Homeschooling Gloria Hemple
Without a Trace Joanna
2005 Ghost Whisperer Laie Fairfax
2007 State of Mind Kay
2011 Shameless Christine Dowling
2012 Absolutely Fabulous: Olympics Bo Chrysalis Turtle
2012–2013 House of Lies Principal Gita
2013 Mike & Molly Helen
2013 NCIS DCS Director Season 11, Episode 7
2014 Melissa and Joey Vice Principal Lucinda Dowell
2015 Brooklyn Nine-Nine Dr. Sussman
2015 Veep Deborah
2016 2 Broke Girls Elaine
2016 Heartbeat Lawyer
2016 Adam Ruins Everything Patty
2017 The Mick Rita
2018 Heathers Margie Kane
2018 The Good Doctor Uber Driver Season 2, Episode 14
2023 Clone High Ms. Grumbles Voice[8]
2023 The Conners Tyler's Mom Season 5, Episode 20

Writer

  • 1995: The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side (TV) (writer)
  • 1994: She TV (1 episode, 1994) – Episode #1.2 (1994) TV episode (head writer)
  • 1991: The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives (TV) (writer)

Producer

  • 1994: Days Like This (TV) (executive producer)
  • 1992: Women Aloud! TV series (co-producer) (unknown episodes)

References

  1. ^ Archer, By Greg. "'Steel Magnolia' Mo Gaffney ponders life, female power". The Desert Sun. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  2. ^ "THE STAGE: 'KATHY & MO,' A COMEDY - The New York Times". web.archive.org. December 11, 2023. Retrieved December 29, 2024.
  3. ^ Brantley, Ben. "Theater Review. Women Acting Their Age, and Everybody Else's, The New York Times, June 18, 2004
  4. ^ Yant, Monica. "'Mo Show' Pledge", Los Angeles Times, September 28, 1993
  5. ^ " 'The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives' " lortel.org. Retrieved November 28, 2016
  6. ^ [1], Los Angeles Times
  7. ^ Gaffney, Mo (December 26, 2011). "Standing on Ceremony Scribe Mo Gaffney on Officiating at Weddings and the Importance of Marriage Equality". broadway.com.
  8. ^ Clarendon, Dan (March 25, 2023). "'Clone High' First Look: See Who's Joining the Cast and Which Character Is Gone". TV Insider. Retrieved April 7, 2023.

Read other articles:

Ahn Ji-ho

Dalam nama Korean ini, nama keluarganya adalah Ahn. Ahn Ji-hoLahir5 Januari 2004 (umur 20)Korea SelatanPekerjaanAktorAgenCL&Company Nama KoreaHangul안지호 Alih AksaraAn Ji-hoMcCune–ReischauerAn Chi-ho Ahn Ji-ho (lahir 5 Januari 2004) adalah aktor asal Korea Selatan. Filmografi Film Tahun Judul Peran Ref. 2016 Vanishing Time: A Boy Who Returned Sang-chul 2018 The Princess and the Matchmaker Deok-goo Along with the Gods: The Last 49 Days Haewonmak (muda) 2019 Inseparable Bros Se-h...

 

Lokananta

Artikel ini sudah memiliki daftar referensi, bacaan terkait, atau pranala luar, tetapi sumbernya belum jelas karena belum menyertakan kutipan pada kalimat. Mohon tingkatkan kualitas artikel ini dengan memasukkan rujukan yang lebih mendetail bila perlu. (Pelajari cara dan kapan saatnya untuk menghapus pesan templat ini) LokanantaPerusahaan indukPercetakan Negara Republik IndonesiaDidirikan29 Oktober 1956; 67 tahun lalu (1956-10-29)PendiriR. Maladi dkk.GenreBervariasi, lebih banyak ke genr...

 

منتخب كوريا الجنوبية لكرة القدم

منتخب كوريا الجنوبية لكرة القدم 대한민국 축구 국가대표팀 معلومات عامة اللقب 태극전사 (محاربو التايغوك) 아시아의 호랑이 (نمور آسيا) بلد الرياضة  كوريا الجنوبية الفئة كرة القدم للرجال  رمز الفيفا KOR  الاتحاد اتحاد كوريا الجنوبية لكرة القدم كونفدرالية الاتحاد الآسيوي لكرة القدم...

Первородный грех

Об экономическом термине см. Первородный грех (экономика). ХристианствоБиблия Ветхий Завет Новый Завет Евангелие Десять заповедей Нагорная проповедь Апокрифы Бог, Троица Бог Отец Иисус Христос Святой Дух История христианства Апостолы Хронология христианства Ран�...

 

USS John Adams (SSBN-620)

Submarine of the United States For other ships with the same name, see USS John Adams. USS John Adams in April 1964 History United States NameUSS John Adams NamesakeJohn Adams (1735–1826), second President of the United States (1797–1801), and John Quincy Adams (1767–1848), sixth President of the United States (1825–1829) Ordered23 July 1960 BuilderPortsmouth Naval Shipyard, Kittery, Maine Laid down19 May 1961 Launched12 January 1963 Sponsored byMrs. James C. Manny Commissioned12 May ...

 

Drogön Chögyal Phagpa

Drogön Chögyal Phagpa, salah satu dari lima pendiri mazhab Sakyapa dalam Buddhisme Tibet. Zhogön Qögyä Pagba, Zhogoin Qoigyai Phagspa atau Drogön Chögyal Phagpa (Tibet: འགྲོ་མགོན་ཆོས་རྒྱལ་འཕགས་པ་; Wylie: 'Gro mgon Chos rgyal 'Phags pa; juga ditulis Dongon Choegyal Phakpa, Dromtön Chögyal Pagpa, etc.), lahir dengan nama Lochö Gyäcän atau Lochoi Gyaicain (1235–1280), adalah pemimpin kelima mazhab Sakya dalam Buddhisme Ti...

Julius Caesar Drusus

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Drusus. Julius Caesar DrususJulius Caesar Drusus.FonctionsSénateur romainQuesteurConsulBiographieNaissance 7 octobre 13 av. J.-C.RomeDécès 14 septembre 23 (à 34 ans)RomeSépulture Mausolée d'AugusteNom dans la langue maternelle Nero Claudius Drusus ou Drusus Julius CaesarNom de naissance Nero Claudius DrususSurnom CastorÉpoque Haut Empire romainActivités Homme politique, militaireFamille Julio-Claudiens, Claudii Nerones, Julii CaesarPère Tibère...

 

Gloria Swanson

Gloria SwansonSwanson pada tahun 1941LahirGloria Mae Josephine SwansonPekerjaanAktrisTahun aktif1914–1981Suami/istriWallace Beery (1916–1919) Herbert K. Somborn (1919–1922) Henri de la Falaise (1925–1931) Michael Farmer (1931–1934) George Davey (1945–1948) William Dufty (1976–1983) Gloria Swanson (27 Maret 1899-4 April 1983) merupakan seorang aktris berkebangsaan Amerika Serikat yang memenangkan nominasi Academy Award dan Golden Globe. Dia dilahirkan di Chicago, Illinois. ...

 

Синелобый амазон

Синелобый амазон Научная классификация Домен:ЭукариотыЦарство:ЖивотныеПодцарство:ЭуметазоиБез ранга:Двусторонне-симметричныеБез ранга:ВторичноротыеТип:ХордовыеПодтип:ПозвоночныеИнфратип:ЧелюстноротыеНадкласс:ЧетвероногиеКлада:АмниотыКлада:ЗавропсидыКласс:Пт�...

Ms. Chocolate

2010 single by Lil Jon featuring R. Kelly and MarioMs. ChocolateSingle by Lil Jon featuring R. Kelly and Mariofrom the album Crunk Rock ReleasedMarch 30, 2010Recorded2006-2007GenreHip hop, crunk, R&BLength3:19LabelBME/Universal[1]Songwriter(s)Lil Jon, R. Kelly, Claude KellyProducer(s)Drumma BoyLil Jon singles chronology Do You Remember (2009) Ms. Chocolate (2010) Hey (2010) Mario singles chronology Headboard(2009) Ms. Chocolate(2010) Somebody Else(2013) R. Kelly single...

 

Jordan, Guimaras

Peta menunjukan lokasi Jordan Jordan adalah munisipalitas yang terletak di provinsi Guimaras, Filipina. Pada tahun 2010, munisipalitas ini memiliki populasi sebesar 35.732 jiwa atau 7.223 rumah tangga. Pembagian wilayah Secara administratif Jordan terbagi menjadi 14 barangay, yaitu: Alaguisoc Balcon Maravilla Balcon Melliza Bugnay Buluangan Espinosa Hoskyn Lawi Morobuan Poblacion Rizal San Miguel Sinapsapan Santa Teresa Pranala luar Philippine Standard Geographic Code Diarsipkan 2012-04-13 di...

 

BBC Manchester

For the radio station, see BBC Radio Manchester. BBC UK-wide Television stations programmes Radio stations local BBC Online BBC Red Button Ceefax iPlayer BBC Sounds Management Chairman Samir Shah Director-General Tim Davie BBC Board BBC Charter Departments BBC Academy Archives BBC Film BBC World Service (Timeline) Television Design & Engineering Monitoring News Radio Sport Weather Nations and regions BBC Cymru Wales BBC Scotland BBC Northern Ireland BBC English Regions Birmingham Bristol ...

Balaam

Prophet in the Book of Numbers This article is about the prophet. For other uses, see Balaam (disambiguation). For Balaam Inscription, see Deir Alla Inscription. Balaam and the angel, painting from Gustav Jaeger, 1836 Balaam (/ˈbeɪlæm/;[1] Hebrew: בִּלְעָם, Standard Bīlʿam Tiberian Bīlʿām), son of Beor,[2] was a biblical character, a non-Israelite prophet and diviner who lived in Pethor which has never been located and is thought to be between the region of Ira...

 

Terry-Thomas

Terry-Thomas nel film Che cosa hai fatto quando siamo rimasti al buio? (1968) Terry-Thomas, nome d'arte di Thomas Terry Hoar-Stevens (Londra, 14 luglio 1911 – Godalming, 8 gennaio 1990), è stato un attore e cabarettista britannico. Indice 1 Biografia 2 Filmografia 2.1 Cinema 2.2 Televisione 3 Doppiatori italiani 4 Curiosità 5 Note 6 Altri progetti 7 Collegamenti esterni Biografia Noto per il vistoso diastema fra i suoi denti incisivi, interpretò numerosi film, fra i quali Se tutte le don...

 

Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff

Ini adalah nama Melayu; nama Mohd Yusoff merupakan patronimik, bukan nama keluarga, dan tokoh ini dipanggil menggunakan nama depannya, Siti Zailah. Yang BerhormatSiti Zailah Mohd Yusof Anggota Parlemen Malaysiadapil Rantau Panjang, KelantanPetahanaMulai menjabat 2008 Informasi pribadiPartai politikPAS–Pakatan RakyatPekerjaanPolitikusSitus webhttp://sitizailah.blogspot.com/Sunting kotak info • L • B Siti Zailah Mohd Yusoff adalah seorang politikus Malaysia dan Anggota Parle...

Delcourt (maison d'édition)

Pour les articles homonymes, voir Delcourt. Repères historiques Création 12 février 1986 Dates clés 2005 : publication de comics en kiosques2011 : rachat de Soleil Productions Fondée par Guy Delcourt Fiche d’identité Forme juridique SASUSIREN : 334 898 822 Statut Éditeur indépendant Siège social Paris (France) Dirigée par Guy Delcourt Spécialités Bande dessinée Collections BD interactive, Camouflage, Comics, Conquistador, Contrebande, Encrages, Ex-Libris, Humour...

 

2020年夏季奧林匹克運動會波蘭代表團

2020年夏季奥林匹克运动会波兰代表團波兰国旗IOC編碼POLNOC波蘭奧林匹克委員會網站olimpijski.pl（英文）（波兰文）2020年夏季奥林匹克运动会（東京）2021年7月23日至8月8日（受2019冠状病毒病疫情影响推迟，但仍保留原定名称）運動員206參賽項目24个大项旗手开幕式：帕维尔·科热尼奥夫斯基（游泳）和马娅·沃什乔夫斯卡（自行车）[1]闭幕式：卡罗利娜·纳亚（皮划艇）&#...

 

J

10th letter of the Latin alphabet This article is about the tenth letter of the Latin alphabet. For other uses, see J (disambiguation). For technical reasons, J# redirects here. For the programming language, see J Sharp. For the Cyrillic letter Ј, see Je (Cyrillic). JJ jUsageWriting systemLatin scriptTypeAlphabeticLanguage of originLatin languagePhonetic usage[j][dʒ]~[tʃ][x~h][ʒ][ɟ][ʝ][dz][tɕ][gʱ][ts][dʑ][ʐ][ʃ][c̬][i]/dʒeɪ//dʒaɪ/Unicode codepointU+004A, U+006A, U+0237Alphabeti...

G20

Forum of 19 countries along with EU and AU For other uses, see G20 (disambiguation). G20Group of TwentyAll leaders at the 2021 G20 Summit in Rome, Italy.  Member countries of the G20   Countries represented through the membership of the European Union   Countries represented through the membership of the African Union   Countries permanently invited (Spain)Formation26 September 1999 (24 years ago) (1999-09-26)2008 (2008) (heads-of-sta...

 

Constitutional law of the United States

Constitutional lawof the United States Overview Articles Amendments History Judicial review Principles Separation of powers Individual rights Rule of law Federalism Republicanism Equal footing Strict scrutiny Government structure Legislative branch Executive branch Judicial branch State government Local government Individual rights Freedom of religion Freedom of speech Freedom of the press Freedom of assembly Right to petition Freedom of association Right to keep and bear arms Right to trial...