Colin Mochrie Biography: Age, Wife, Children, Net Worth, Parents, Height, Career, Wiki

Colin Andrew Mochrie also known as Colin Mochrie is a celebrated Scottish-born Canadian actor, improvisational comedian, writer, director, and television personality known for his deadpan humor, quick wit, and masterful performances on the long-running improv show Whose Line Is It Anyway? (both British and American versions).

Quick Facts

• Full Name: Colin Andrew Mochrie
• Stage Name: Colin Mochrie
• Born: November 30, 1957
• Age: 68 years old
• Birthplace: Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland
• Nationality: Canadian
• Ethnicity: Scottish-Canadian
• Occupation: Actor, Improvisational Comedian, Writer, Director
• Height: Unknown
• Religion: Christianity
• Parents: Mr. Mochrie and Mrs. Mochrie
• Siblings: One brother and one sister
• Spouse: Debra McGrath
• Children: Kinley Mochrie
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1.5 million USD

Early Life and Education

Colin Andrew Mochrie was born on November 30, 1957, in Kilmarnock, Ayrshire, Scotland. He was brought up by his parents, Mr. Mochrie, an airline maintenance executive, and Mrs. Mochrie, as the oldest of three children in a supportive family. He has one brother and one sister.

Colin attended Killarney Secondary School in Vancouver, where he graduated as class valedictorian. He then trained at Studio 58, the professional theatre school at Langara College in Vancouver, for several years, where he was introduced to improvisational comedy through Vancouver TheatreSports League.

His ethnicity is Scottish-Canadian. His religion is Christianity, reflecting the values of resilience, family support, humor as a connector, and community that guided his journey from immigrant roots to becoming a beloved figure in Canadian entertainment.

Career

Colin Mochrie began his professional path after Studio 58 by performing with the Vancouver TheatreSports League, where he met longtime collaborator Ryan Stiles. In 1986, he moved to Toronto and joined The Second City, working in the Touring Company, co-writing and starring in multiple mainstage productions, and later directing three seasons of the national touring company.

Bootstrapped from humble beginnings with passion and relentless practice, he gained international fame through Whose Line Is It Anyway?, appearing on every episode of the American version across both runs and becoming a fan favorite for his dry, languid style and chemistry with co-stars.

He served as a regular cast member on the Canadian sketch series This Hour Has 22 Minutes (2001–2003), earning Gemini Awards for ensemble performance, and co-created and starred in the CBC sitcom Getting Along Famously with his wife Debra McGrath.

Mochrie has appeared in films, voiced characters in animated series, starred in commercials, and continued touring with improv shows. Remaining independent while building a respected career in Canadian comedy, he inspires aspiring improvisers and actors from middle-class and immigrant families to turn spontaneity and hard work into a fulfilling life in the performing arts.

Social Media

Colin Mochrie does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

Colin Mochrie, 68 years old, with height listed as unknown, married fellow comedian and Second City alumna Debra McGrath on January 8, 1989; the couple met when she directed him in a Toronto production and have built a strong partnership both on and off stage.

They have one child, daughter Kinley Mochrie (born 1990 as Luke), who is transgender; Colin and Debra have spoken openly and supportively about Kinley’s transition, emphasizing love, acceptance, and the unimportance of gender in defining family bonds.

Net Worth

Colin Mochrie’s net worth is estimated at $1.5 million USD. His income primarily comes from decades of work on Whose Line Is It Anyway? (including residuals and syndication), regular roles on Canadian television series such as This Hour Has 22 Minutes, Second City productions, live improv tours, voiceover work, commercials (including long-running campaigns), film and television guest appearances, and writing/directing projects.