Colin Mochrie
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Mochrie in 2008 | |
| Born | Colin Andrew Mochrie November 30, 1957 Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
| Alma mater | Studio 58 |
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| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Munro Chambers (nephew) |
| Comedy career | |
| Years active | 1977–present |
| Medium | Stand-up comedy, television |
| Genre | Improv comedy |
| Website | www |
Colin Andrew Mochrie (/ˈmɒkri/; born November 30, 1957) is a Scottish-born Canadian actor and improv comedian, best known for his appearances on the British and American versions of the improvisational TV show Whose Line Is It Anyway?, having appeared on every American Whose Line? episode throughout both its runs.
Mochrie honed his comedic talents with Vancouver's TheatreSports League and Toronto's Second City theatre. He has appeared in dozens of television series and films, as well as theatrical shows. With his wife, comedian Debra McGrath, Mochrie co-wrote, co-produced, and co-starred in the Canadian sitcoms Getting Along Famously and She's the Mayor. He has written for numerous other series and events, and wrote and performed for the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.
Mochrie's work has been recognized with numerous awards, including two Canadian Comedy Awards, a Gemini Award, and a Writers Guild of Canada award. He was named Canadian Comedy Person of the Year at the 2013 Canadian Comedy Awards.