
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.
86
Films
51
TV Shows
8
Crew Credits
Known For
137 Credits
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
1962

Modern Family
as Dr. Debra Radcliffe
2009

The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
2019

The View
as Self
1997

Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
1975

Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
1975

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
1944

Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter
1944

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
2003

Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Bam Bam
2000

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Self
2014







