Molly Hagan
Biography
Molly Hagan is a talented American actress, born on August 3, 1961, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and later raised in Fort Wayne, Indiana. From a young age, she showcased her passion for acting, taking part in school productions, notably as Glinda the Good Witch in "The Wizard of Oz." Hagan pursued her education at Northwestern University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Speech in 1983. Following her graduation, she honed her craft in regional theater across Los Angeles, San Diego, and Chicago before transitioning to film and television.
Her career gained momentum in the mid-1980s with appearances in films like "Code of Silence" (1985) and "Some Kind of Wonderful" (1987). Hagan became a familiar face on television, featuring in hit shows such as "The Golden Girls," and taking on the memorable role of Angel in "Herman's Head" from 1991 to 1994. She also portrayed a young Miss Ellie Ewing in the TV movie "Dallas: The Early Years" and made guest appearances in various popular series, including "Seinfeld," "Friends," "Charmed," and "Grey's Anatomy."
Hagan's film repertoire includes notable projects like "Election" (1999), "The Dentist" (1996), and "Sully" (2016). She has remained active in the industry throughout the 2010s and 2020s, with roles in "Unfabulous," "iZombie," "Jane the Virgin," and "Walker." In addition to her acting career, Hagan has also ventured into writing, producing, and casting, proving her versatility and commitment to the entertainment industry.
Filmography
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Princess Protection Program
2009 • The Director
We Are Your Friends
2015
Miracle in Lane 2
2000 • Sheila Yoder
The Lucky Ones
2008 • Pat Cheaver
Just Peck
2011
Some Kind of Wonderful
1987 • Shayne
Fresh Horses
1988 • Ellen
The Last Light
2014 • Meryl
Ask Me Anything
2014 • Caroline Kampenfelt
BFFs
2014 • Rebecca
Petals on the Wind
2014
Ringmaster
1998 • Connie Zorzak
Henry Poole Is Here
2008
Beneath (2013) (2013)
2013 • Judith Marsh
Not Safe for Work
2014 • Janine
Shootdown
1988 • Elizabeth Moore
Boris and the Bomb
2019 • Dani
Disfluency
2025 • Professor Parker
French Exit
1995 • Alice
The Keeping Hours
2017
The Dentist
1996 • Jessica
Election
1999 • Diane McAllister