Catherine O'Hara

Biography

Catherine Anne O'Hara (March 4, 1954 - January 30, 2026) was a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, who began her career at Second City Theatre in Toronto. She gained fame on SCTV alongside comedy icons like Rick Moranis and John Candy. Known for roles in films like "After Hours," "Beetlejuice," "Home Alone," and "The Nightmare Before Christmas," she was also renowned for her work in Christopher Guest's mockumentaries. Her versatility extends to voicing Grandma Frump in "The Addams Family." O'Hara received a Lifetime Artistic Achievement Award at the Governor General's Performance Arts Awards in 2020 and a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role in "Schitt's Creek," and two career Emmy Awards (one for Outstanding Writing "SCTV Network" in 1982 and one for Outstanding Lead Actress for "Schitt's Creek" in 2020). Her final roles were in the television series "The Last of Us" and "The...

Known For

Career Timeline

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  1. 2026
    Marty, Life Is Short

    Self • Acting

  2. 2025
    John Candy: I Like Me

    Self - Actor, SCTV • Acting

  3. 2025
  4. 2024
    The Wild Robot

    Pinktail (voice) • Acting

  5. 2024
    Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

    Delia • Acting

  6. 2024
    Argylle

    Ruth • Acting

  7. 2023
    Elemental

    Brook (voice) • Acting

  8. 2023
    Pain Hustlers

    Jackie • Acting

Catherine O'Hara - Aperture