Molly Jobe
American actress and singer
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Molly Jobe is an American actress and singer, who has performed as lead and understudy in several Broadway shows. She is best known for her five-year run in the musical Waitress.
Molly Jobe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Molly Elizabeth Jobe Columbus, Ohio, U.S. |
| Alma mater | New York University |
| Occupations | Actress, singer, dancer |
| Years active | 1999–present |
| Partner | Alex Mandell |
Early life and education
Jobe was born in Columbus, Ohio, where she attended Tremont Elementary School.[1] As a child she performed in shows at the Columbus Children's Theatre with roles in Annie and The Sound of Music.[1]
Her family moved to New York City in 2001 to support her and her siblings' careers in the performing arts.[1] She graduated from the drama department of LaGuardia Arts High School.[2]
In 2013 she graduated from New York University Tisch School of the Arts with a BFA in musical theater and a minor in Child and Adolescent Psychopathology.[1][2]
Career
Jobe made her professional acting and Broadway debut at the age of 9 in the musical A Christmas Carol at The Theater at Madison Square Garden, directed by Mike Ockrent.[1]
In 2002 Jobe played the role of Pepper in Annie at the Paper Mill Playhouse, under the direction of Greg Ganakas.[3][1]
In that same year she had a role in the series The Job, where she played 2nd Kimberly in the episode titled "Sacrilege."[4]
After graduating college, Jobe joined the cast of the musical Newsies at the Nederlander Theater, where she was in the ensemble and understudied the role of Katherine.[1] The production, directed by Jeff Calhoun, garnered acclaim for its energetic performances.[5]
From 2016 to 2020 Jobe was involved in the Broadway musical Waitress at the Brooks Atkinson Theater. She played the role of Francine and was a Swing, while understudying the roles of Dawn and Jenna.
On May 5, 2021, Barry Weissler announced that a remount of the original Waitress production would open following the reopening of Broadway theaters after the COVID-19 shutdown.[6] Jobe joined the cast at the Ethel Barrymore Theater, portraying Mother and an ensemble member, while again understudying the roles of Dawn and Jenna. She also appears in the filmed recording of the musical as Mother.
Jobe had a role in the 2021 film Things Heard and Seen.[4]
In 2021 she appeared in the Netflix miniseries Halston where she played the role of Sassy Johnson opposite Ewan McGregor.[4]
Personal life
Jobe is engaged to actor Alex Mandell.[7]
Acting Credits
Theater
| Year | Play Title | Role | Theatre | Director(s) | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | A Christmas Carol | Swing | The Theater at Madison Square Garden | Mike Ockrent | [3] |
| 2002 | Annie | Pepper | Paper Mill Playhouse | Greg Ganakas | [3] |
| 2014 | Newsies | Ensemble/Hannah (u.s. Katherine) | Nederlander Theater | Jeff Calhoun | [3][1] |
| 2016-2020 | Waitress | Francine/Swing (u.s. Dawn and Jenna) | Brooks Atkinson Theater | Diane Paulus | [3] |
| 2021 | Waitress | Mother/Ensemble (u.s. Dawn and Jenna) | Ethel Barrymore | Diane Paulus | [3] |
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Pitch | Restaurant Patron | |
| 2021 | Things Heard and Seen | Wife #1 | |
| 2023 | Waitress | Mother | |
| 2024 | A Complete Unknown | CBS Receptionist |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | The Job | 2nd Kimberly | Episode: "Sacrilege" | |
| 2018 | Law and Order: Special Victims Unit | Natalie Roberts | Episode: "Chasing Demons" | |
| 2021 | Halston | Sassy Johnson | 4 episodes | |
| 2025 | Godfather of Harlem | Susan | Episode: #4.7 |