Catherine O'Hara
Known For
Acting
Born
1954-03-04 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
2026-01-30
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 Studio," both of which earned her Emmy nominations.
Most Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
Modern Family
as Dr. Debra Radcliffe
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
as Self
Saturday Night Live
as Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
as Self (uncredited)
The Kelly Clarkson Show
as Self
The Last of Us
as Gail
Curb Your Enthusiasm
as Bam Bam
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
as Self
The View
as Self
30 Rock
as Pearline
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
as Self - Presenter
Schitt's Creek
as Moira Rose
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
as Self - Guest
The Outer Limits
as Becka Paulson
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Tales from the Crypt
as Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
Six Feet Under
as Carol Ward
A Series of Unfortunate Events
as Dr. Orwell