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Colin Mochrie

Colin Mochrie - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline

BornNovember 30, 1957
Age68
BirthplaceKilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom
Zodiac SignSagittarius - (see also Colin Mochrie's horoscope and birth chart)
Chinese ZodiacRooster
GenerationBaby Boomer Generation
Known ForLong-running cast member on 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' (UK and US versions)

Intro

Colin Mochrie is a Scottish-born Canadian actor, writer, and improvisational comedian, best known for his appearances as a regular on both the British and American versions of the improvisational comedy show 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?'.

Early Life & Background

Colin Mochrie was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland, and his family emigrated to Canada when he was seven years old. He grew up in Montreal and later moved to Vancouver. Mochrie developed an interest in performance during high school and attended Studio 58, a professional theatre training school in Vancouver.

Career Highlights

  • Became a main performer on the British version of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' from 1991 to 1998.
  • Starred as a leading performer on the American version of 'Whose Line Is It Anyway?' from 1998–2007, and again from its revival in 2013 onward.
  • Frequent guest appearances on numerous Canadian TV shows including 'This Hour Has 22 Minutes' and 'The Red Green Show'.
  • Touring improv shows alongside fellow comedian Brad Sherwood.

Trivia

  • Won the Canadian Comedy Award for Best Male Improviser in 2000.
  • Hosted the CBC show 'Are You Smarter Than a Canadian 5th Grader?'.
  • Mochrie is known for his bald head and sharp wit.

FAQs

People also ask

How old is Colin Mochrie?

Colin Mochrie is 68 years old.

When was Colin Mochrie born?

Colin Mochrie was born the 30 November 1957.

Where is Colin Mochrie from?

Kilmarnock, Scotland, United Kingdom.

On His Birth-Day

About November 30th, 1957, in brief:

  • Historical events: On November 30, 1957, an assassination attempt was made on Indonesian President Sukarno during a school function in Cikini, Central Jakarta. Six children were killed, but Sukarno escaped unharmed. The perpetrators were members of the Darul Islam group, under the order of its leader Sekarmadji Maridjan Kartosuwirjo.
  • Day of the week: November 30th, 1957 was a Saturday
  • Zodiac Sign: Sagittarius (in western zodiac), Rooster (in Chinese zodiac)
  • Moon Phase:
  • #1 US song: Jailhouse Rock by Elvis Presley
  • #1 UK song: That'll Be The Day by The Crickets
  • Popular movie: Old Yeller directed by Robert Stevenson

Check the link for more news and curiosities on November 30th, 1957.

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Sources

  1. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colin_Mochrie
  2. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0595709/