Catherine O'Hara
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 Studio," both of which earned her Emmy nominations.
Known For
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Modern Family
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Saturday Night Live
Saturday Night Live
The View
Golden Globe Awards
Golden Globe Awards
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The Last of Us
30 Rock
Schitt's Creek
Six Feet Under
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
The Wild Robot
The Outer Limits
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Tales from the Crypt
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
The Larry Sanders Show
The Studio
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