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Catherine O'Hara

Born March 4, 1954
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died Jan. 30, 2026, aged 71

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 …

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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.

133 titles
108 Acting
6 Writing
2 Directing

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Acting (108)

Home Alone (1990)

Kate

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)

Kate

The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)

Sally / Shock (voice)

Beetlejuice (1988)

Delia

The Last of Us (2023)

Gail

The Wild Robot (2024)

Pinktail (voice)

Elemental (2023)

Brook (voice)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)

Justice Strauss

Over the Hedge (2006)

Penny (voice)

Monster House (2006)

Mom (voice)

Chicken Little (2005)

Tina - Alien Mom (voice)

Frankenweenie (2012)

Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)

Modern Family (2009)

Dr. Debra Radcliffe

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)

Delia

The Addams Family (2019)

Grandma Frump (voice)

Killers (2010)

Mrs. Kornfeldt

Where the Wild Things Are (2009)

Judith (voice)

Argylle (2024)

Ruth

After Hours (1985)

Gail

Brother Bear 2 (2006)

Kata (voice)

Penelope (2006)

Jessica Wilhern

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)

Duchess Rowena (voice)

Six Feet Under (2001)

Carol Ward

Dick Tracy (1990)

Texie Garcia

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A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)

Dr. Orwell

Tales from the Crypt (1989)

Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")

Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)

Bam Bam

Wyatt Earp (1994)

Allie Earp

30 Rock (2006)

Pearline

Pain Hustlers (2023)

Jackie

Schitt's Creek (2015)

Moira Rose

Best in Show (2000)

Cookie Fleck

Away We Go (2009)

Gloria Farlander

Surviving Christmas (2004)

Christine Valco

Temple Grandin (2010)

Aunt Ann

Orange County (2002)

Cindy Beugler

The Studio (2025)

Patty Leigh

Waiting for Guffman (1997)

Sheila Albertson

A Mighty Wind (2003)

Mickey Crabbe

A.C.O.D. (2013)

Melissa

The Outer Limits (1995)

Becka Paulson

The Paper (1994)

Susan

Bartok the Magnificent (1999)

Ludmilla (voice)

Heartburn (1986)

Betty

The Right Kind of Wrong (2013)

Tess

Extinct (2021)

Alma (voice)

For Your Consideration (2006)

Marilyn Hack

MADtv (1995)

Woman on Blind Date

A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)

April Simon

Home Fries (1998)

Beatrice Lever

Rock & Rule (1983)

Aunt Edith (voice)

The Larry Sanders Show (1992)

Catherine O'Hara

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)

Calamity Jane

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)

Catherine (voice)

Betsy's Wedding (1990)

Gloria Henner

The Last Kids on Earth (2019)

Skaelka (voice)

Game 6 (2006)

Lillian Rogan

Dream On (1990)

Irma

Pippi Longstocking (1997)

Mrs. Prysselius (voice)

The Last of the High Kings (1996)

Cathleen

Moonbeam City (2015)

Glam (voice)

Speaking of Sex (2001)

Connie Barker

Pippi Longstocking (1997)

There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)

Jessie Lodge

Glenn Martin, DDS (2009)

Jackie Martin

Nothing Personal (1980)

Audrey

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles (2003)

Astro Glide

The Greatest Event in Television History (2012)

Muriel Rush

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988)

Miss Malone

Late Last Night (1999)

Dr. Fontes

What Lives Inside (2015)

Sarah Delaney

The Wool Cap (2004)

Gloria

Witch's Night Out (1978)

Malicious (voice)

SCTV Channel (1983)

The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You (2021)

Skaelka (voice)

Double Negative (1980)

Judith

Hope (1997)

Muriel Macswain

SCTV Network 90 (1981)

Various

The New Show (1984)

Really Weird Tales (1986)

Theresa Sharpe (segment "I'll Die Loving")

The Life Before This (1999)

Sheena

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989)

Nancy Mae

The Last Polka (1985)

Lemon Twin

Easter Fever (1980)

Scarlett O'Hare (voice)

Morton & Hayes (1991)

Amelia Von Astor

Oh Baby (1998)

The Hidden Room (1991)

Laurel Brody

The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)

Marie Antoinette

Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979)

Ma Spademinder (voice)

Little Vegas (1990)

Lexie

The Best of SCTV (1988)

Back Home Again (2021)

Mayor Owl (voice)

Committed (2001)

From Cleveland (1980)

Various

George Burns Comedy Week (1985)

Sally Hayes

Bram & Alice (2002)

Ms. O'Connor

Christmas with SCTV (2006)

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (2000)

Lorna Mae Loon (voice)

Good Behavior (2008)

Jackie West

Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes (1999)

Kate

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985)

Mary Marcus

Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul (1991)

Narrator (voice)

Rome, Italian Style (1982)

Ursula Schneider

Scholastic Storybook Treasures: The Classic Collection

Narrator

The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990)

Twilight Park

Queen Henrietta

Wild About Books (2005)

Writing (6)

SCTV Network 90 (1981)

Really Weird Tales (1986)

Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)

The Best of SCTV (1988)

From Cleveland (1980)

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985)

Directing (2)

The Outer Limits (1995)

Dream On (1990)

Production (1)

Schitt's Creek (2015)

Consulting Producer

Crew (1)

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist (1995)

Additional Writing

Appearances (25)

John Candy: I Like Me (2025)

Self - Actor, SCTV

The Oscars (1953)

Self

Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)

Self

An Audience with Adele (2021)

Self

Being Canadian (2015)

Self

Marty, Life Is Short (2026)

Self

Second City Television (1976)

Self - Various Characters

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)

Self

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert (2025)

Self

Searching for Debra Winger (2002)

Self

The Emmy Awards (1949)

Self

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020)

Self - Contestant

SCTV: The Greatest Show You've Never Heard Of (2026)

Self

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)

Self

Canada Far and Wide (2020)

Self

'Tis the Season: The Holidays on Screen (2022)

Self (archive footage)

John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005)

Self

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)

Self

Tears Are Not Enough (1985)

Self

Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine (2021)

Self

Friends of Gilda (1993)

Self

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony (2010)

Self

Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006)

Self (Archival Footage)

Stars in the House (2020)

Self

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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... (2026)

Self (archive footage)