
Catherine O'Hara
- Date of Birth: 1954-03-04
- Place of Birth: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Biography
Catherine Anne O'Hara, a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, began her career at Second City Theatre in Toronto. She gained fame on SCTV alongside comedy icons like Rick Moranis and John Candy. ... Catherine Anne O'Hara, a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, 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's 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 won a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role in "Schitt's Creek."

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Talk, Comedy, News • 2014 April

Modern Family
Comedy • 2009 September

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Fantasy, Animation, Family • 1993 October

Temple Grandin
Drama, History • 2010 February

Schitt's Creek
Comedy • 2015 January

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Animation, Comedy • 1995 May

The Outer Limits
Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy • 1995 March

The Larry Sanders Show
Comedy • 1992 August

Elemental
Animation, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Romance • 2023 June

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
Animation, Family • 2006 September