Colin Mochrie is a Canadian actor and comedian best known for his appearances on Whose Line Is It Anyway? in the United States and the United Kingdom.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Colin Mochrie |
|---|---|
| Real Name/Full Name: | Colin Andrew Mochrie |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 66 years old |
| Birth Date: | 30 November 1957 |
| Birth Place: | Kilmarnock, United Kingdom |
| Nationality: | British, Canadian |
| Height: | 1.85 m |
| Weight: | 85 kg |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Debra McGrath (m. 1989) |
| Children: | Yes (Kinley Mochrie) |
| Profession: | Actor, Writer, Producer |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $1.5 million |
Colin Mochrie Biography
Colin Andrew Mochrie was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, on November 30, 1957. His father was a maintenance executive for an airline. He was transferred to French in 1964 and then back to British Columbia after five years. Colin graduated from Killarney Secondary School with a degree in biology.
He also played the undertaker in a skit play, which helped him decide on a career path. Colin attended Studio 58 School in Vancouver for four years after graduating and learned the art of improvisational comedy.
Colin Mochrie Age, Height, weight
Colin Mochrie was born on November 30, 1957, and is 66 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.85 meters and his weight is 85 kilograms.
Career
Colin Mochrie began his career in 1980, following his graduation from Studio 58. He began working for the groups by performing small acts, and after participating in TheatreSports League, it became his passion and a full-time job. In a comedy scene, he meets a friend from New Zealand, and they later begin working together for TheatreSports.
After several years with TheatreSports, he moved to Toronto and began working there. He also gave an audition where he met Debra McGrath, with whom he married in 1989.
He once appeared in the film Man on the Moon, but the scene in which he appeared was cut. In addition, he began working as a comedian in the Blackfly series and also appears in the Hour Haas 22 Minutes, which aired on CBC television in 2001 for three seasons. He was also invited to appear as a guest on Drew Carey’s show, which ran for three years.
Following the SARS outbreak, he was given the opportunity to work on a television commercial with Leslie Nielsen, Mochrie, and Roy Halladay. In 2004, he also becomes the host of the Animal Attacks Survival Series, which airs on Animal Planet. In addition, he appeared in a Canadian television show scheduled for 2010 and also played a divorce lawyer in the case of Spinner and Emma that same year.
Colin also appeared in the ABC improv comedy series ‘Trust Us with Your Life’ in 2012, as well as being a cast member on GSN.
Colin Mochrie Achievements and Awards
Mochrie has received numerous awards throughout his career, including five nominations for the Canadian Comedy Awards, two of which he won. He also received a Writers Guild of Canada Award and a Gemini Award for his performance in This Hour Has 22 Minutes. In 2013, he was named Person of the Year by the Canadian Comedy Award for the best comedy role.
Colin Mochrie’s Net Worth in 2024
Colin Mochrie is a standup comedian with a net worth of $1.5 million as of February 2024. He began his career in a small studio and seizes the opportunity to play a role in a television series. When he was shifted a second time, he joined the cast of ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway?’ in the United States and also performed in various comedy shows. He also becomes the junior star in the American show for over eight years and later gets the opportunity to work in the film.
Colin Andrew Mochrie is a well-known comedian and actor. He works hard to raise himself up and does not hesitate to work on small comedy plays. Mochrie learned the skills from Studio 58 and got his first chance to work with TheatreSports, where he got offers to host the series or appear as a guest on television.
