Catherine O'Hara
Acting
Born: 1954-03-04 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Self
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self - Guest
Late Show with David Letterman
Self - Guest
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Self - Guest
Modern Family
Dr. Debra Radcliffe
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Self
Saturday Night Live
Self - Host
Saturday Night Live
Self (uncredited)
The View
Self
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self - Guest
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
Self
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Self
30 Rock
Pearline
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Bam Bam
The Wild Robot
Pinktail (voice)
Late Night with David Letterman
Self - Guest
The Last of Us
Gail
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Nominee
Golden Globe Awards
Self - Presenter
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Self - Guest
Schitt's Creek
Moira Rose
Six Feet Under
Carol Ward
The Larry Sanders Show
Catherine O'Hara
Over the Hedge
Penny (voice)
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
Self
Tales from the Crypt
Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
The Outer Limits
Becka Paulson
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally / Shock (voice)
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Kate
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Delia
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Dr. Orwell
Elemental
Brook (voice)
The Studio
Patty Leigh
Beetlejuice
Delia
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Catherine (voice)
Second City Television
Self - Various Characters
Monster House
Mom (voice)
Stars in the House
Self