Maureen collins (born july 7, 1965) [1] is an american actress and comedian who was a member of the ensemble on fox 's sketch comedy series mad tv Mo collins spent six seasons as a “madtv” cast member beginning in season 4, and she popularized characters like doreen (stuart’s mother) and lorraine (the annoying midwestern old lady) in. Collins became well known for several characters during her tenure on the show.
In 1998 she moved to los angeles, where she landed madtv, giving birth to many unforgettable characters, such as lorraine, stuart's mother, and trina. Actress ellen burstyn had her breakthrough role in 1971's the last picture show and solidified her acting career with her iconic character chris macneil in the exorcist. Mo collins was one of mad tv 's most reliable and dynamic performers during her six years on the show, during which she played characters like stuart's mother, doreen larkin.
Mo was born maureen anne collins and raised in minneapolis, minnesota, where she started her improv and sketch career with dudley riggs bnw in minneapolis. She played the voice role of lotta in the animated comedy series harvey girls forever Lapkus has appeared on various podcasts, including comedy bang! Who plays elliot stabler's mom in 'law & order'
