Mina Kolb
Mina E. Kolb is an American actress, known for her work on television, film and improvisational theater. She was a founding member of The Second City Comedy troupe and has appeared in numerous television series and films over several decades.
Early life and career
Born in Wilmette, Illinois to Joseph Kolb and Evelyn McCarthy, Kolb was raised in a large Catholic family with six siblings. She attended New Trier High School, Mundelein College, and Loyola University.Kolb began her entertainment career co-hosting the local Chicago television show Rayner Shine, where she and co-host Ray Rayner lip-synced to records while teenagers danced.
In 1959, she joined the original ensemble of The Second City in Chicago alongside performers such as Howard Alk, Roger Bowen, Severn Darden, Andrew Duncan, Barbara Harris and Eugene Troobnick. In 1961, Kolb moved to Los Angeles to appear on the CBS sitcom Pete and Gladys, portraying the character Peggy Briggs. Throughout her career, Kolb appeared in various television series including Three's Company as Mrs. Alden, Curb Your Enthusiasm as Jeff Greene's mother, Santa Barbara as Mrs. Batterfield, Generations as Aunt Mary and Ellen when she played the role of a nurse. Her films credits includes: The Hollywood Knights, A Mighty Wind and I Want Someone to [Eat Cheese With].
She also performed on stage, notably in the Broadway productions of From The Second City and in Something Different. In recognition of her contributions to improvisational theater, Kolb received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Chicago Improv Festival in 2004.