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Mo Gaffney

Mo Gaffney

Actor · Born November 5, 1958 (67) · San Diego, California, USA

Maureen E. Gaffney (born November 5, 1958, in San Diego, California) is an American actress and activist. Gaffney hosted two of her own television talk shows: Women Aloud! (which was shown on the Comedy Central network) and The Mo Show. She appeared in Seasons 4 and 5 of That '70s Show as Joanne Stupak, Bob Pinciotti's girlfriend, had a recurring role in Mad About You and guest starred in Friends and Veronica's Closet. In addition, she appeared in the black comedy about beauty pageants, Drop Dead Gorgeous. Gaffney appeared on the British television talk show The Full Wax starring Ruby Wax, in which she portrayed American correspondent "Taffy Turner", in the recurring segment "Taffy Turner: Inside America". Gaffney teamed up with Jennifer Saunders in a recurring role as Bo in the sitcom Absolutely Fabulous. From Wikipedia.

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Born
November 5, 1958 (67)
From
San Diego, California, USA
Works as
Actor
Titles
43 on MovieCove · 64 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 63 days to Oct 26Down 18% in 30 days

What are Mo Gaffney's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Society.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
45%
Society
17%
Self
17%
Survival
11%
Morality
7%
Power
3%
Romantic love3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFamily bonds3 titles, browse their movies with this themeSelf-worth3 titles, browse their movies with this themeFriendship2 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeDeception2 titles, browse their movies with this themeMortality2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 8 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 6 · Serious 2 · Dark 0

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 6 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 3 · Charged 5 · Intense 0

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 2 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 1

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 0 · Some laughs 5 · Funny 3

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 2 · Even-paced 6 · Relentless 0

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
5
Absurd
5
Warm
3
Bittersweet
3
Hopeful
2
Other
8

How their films linger

Feel-good7 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end

  • Happy5
  • Bittersweet4

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Mo Gaffney's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 36 of their 43 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on The Roku Channel (12).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for Mo Gaffney's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

64 credits, 43 with a MovieCove page; 3 appearances as themselves are hidden until asked for.

  • Gail Daughtry and the Celebrity Sex Pass(2026)

    as Wilma Saint Monamogafney

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Clone High(2023)

    Show 1 episode · as Diane Grumbles (voice)

    Midcredits score: 20th percentile of all shows

  • Single Drunk Female(2022)

    Show 1 episode · as Val

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • Desperados(2020)

    as Principal Judy

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Mad About You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2019)

    Show 3 episodes · as Dr. Sheila Kleinman

  • 3 Days with Dad(2019)

    as Diane

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • Dog Days(2018)

    as Mayor Velez

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • The Good Doctor(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Uber Driver

    Midcredits score: 93rd percentile of all shows

  • Quality Problems(2017)

    as Dr. Daly

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all films

  • The Mick(2017)

    Show 1 episode · as Rita

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie(2016)

    as Bo

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Kevin from Work(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Beverly

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all shows

  • Fresh Off the Boat(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Professor

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • A Better You (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2014)

    as Suzanne

  • Marry Me(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Dawn

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all shows

  • Bad Teacher(2014)

    Show 1 episode · as Lorna

    Midcredits score: 6th percentile of all shows

  • Holiday Road Trip(2013)

    as Officer Marge

    Midcredits score: 27th percentile of all films

  • Super Fun Night (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Lydia Quinn

  • Brooklyn Nine-Nine(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Susman

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Devious Maids(2013)

    Show 1 episode · as Natalie

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • Baby Daddy(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Hermione

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all shows

  • God Bless America(2011)

    as Singing Waitress

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all films

  • Veep(2012)

    Show 1 episode · as Deborah

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all shows

  • House of Lies(2012)

    Show 4 episodes · as Principal Gita

    Midcredits score: 65th percentile of all shows

  • The Unprofessional (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2012)

    as Robin

  • 12 Wishes of Christmas(2011)

    as Mom

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • Hart of Dixie(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Cameron Lynch

    Midcredits score: 81st percentile of all shows

  • 2 Broke Girls(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Elaine

    Midcredits score: 43rd percentile of all shows

  • Old Dogs & New Tricks (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Jolene Sherman, Esq.

  • Shameless(2011)

    Show 1 episode · as Christine Dowling

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Good Luck Charlie(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Val

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Justified(2010)

    Show 1 episode · as Sheriff

    Midcredits score: 98th percentile of all shows

  • Rugrats Pre-School Daze (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    Show 2 episodes · as Dr. Yeskel (voice)

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Laine Fairfax

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • Run of the House (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2003)

    Show 19 episodes · as Marilyn Norris

  • Without a Trace(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Joanna

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all shows

  • 8 Simple Rules(2002)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mrs. Connelly

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all shows

  • Ca$hino (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    as Kimmy Delance

  • Normal, Ohio (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    Show 12 episodes · as Elizabeth

  • Jailbait! (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2000)

    as Lydia Stone

  • Happy, Texas(1999)

    as Mrs. Bromley

    Midcredits score: 53rd percentile of all films

  • Ladies Man (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 2 episodes · as Mayvis Little

  • Judging Amy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Show 1 episode · as Maxine's Dentist

  • Drop Dead Gorgeous(1999)

    as Terry Macy, State Pageant

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • The Out-of-Towners(1999)

    as Paranoid Woman

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception(1999)

    as Sybil Radzinsky

    Midcredits score: 30th percentile of all films

  • That '70s Show(1998)

    Show 12 episodes · as Joanne

    Midcredits score: 91st percentile of all shows

  • Two Guys and a Girl (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Show 1 episode · as Dr. Brice

  • Inconceivable (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rachel

  • Veronica's Closet(1997)

    Show 2 episodes · as Karen

    Midcredits score: 7th percentile of all shows

  • Absolutely Fabulous: The Last Shout (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Bo

  • Bogus(1996)

    as Travellers Aide - New Jersey

    Midcredits score: 26th percentile of all films

  • The Shot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Sheila Ricks

  • The Naked Truth (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Show 1 episode · as Fern, the Cat Lady

  • The Kathy & Mo Show: The Dark Side (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    Writer · as Mo

  • The 5 Mrs. Buchanans (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Friends(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Casting Director

    Midcredits score: 97th percentile of all shows

  • Absolutely Fabulous(1992)

    Show 6 episodes · as Bo

    Midcredits score: 90th percentile of all shows

  • Mad About You(1992)

    Show 13 episodes · as Dr. Sheila Kleinman

    Midcredits score: 38th percentile of all shows

  • The Kathy & Mo Show: Parallel Lives (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1991)

    Writer · as Mo

  • Other People's Money(1991)

    as Harriet

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • State of Grace(1990)

    as Maureen

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all films

  • The Word (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

  • Roseanne(1988)

    Show 1 episode · as Astrid Wentworth

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all shows

Career shape

Star power in the 89th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 63 titles from 1988 to 2026; peak year 1990.

Biggest box office

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie (2016)

$39M worldwide

Highest rated

Absolutely Fabulous (1992)

Midcredits 90th

Film career

19882026

Peak 1990 · back in prominent film roles after a quiet stretch. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting63 of 63: 61 only acting, 2 with another role · typical Midcredits score51stWriting2 of 63: 0 only writing, 2 with another role

By decade

1980s1 · acting1990s23 · 23 acting · 2 crew2000s8 · acting2010s27 · acting2020s4 · acting

Billing

usually 15th · top billed in 0% of 9 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do Mo Gaffney's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 34th percentile, the median of all 16; across their 8 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 29th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

29thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Approval · how many liked their films

39thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Reach · how many have seen their films

54thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 8

Midcredits score across 43 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up14
  • 50th to 74th9
  • 25th to 49th12
  • Below 25th8

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 43 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved7
  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser16
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · actor

My X-Girlfriend's Wedding Reception (1999)

98th percentile spread · 38% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

That '70s Show (1998)

Midcredits 91st · 88% liked

Reviewers score the acting 65/100 in their films, across 8 reviewed titles; fans 76, detractors 33. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Mo Gaffney work with?

People who share at least 2 of Mo Gaffney's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Helen Lederer shares the most, 2.

Actors

Composers and editors

Producers