Cine AI
Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Actor · Born 1954-03-04 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Get the app Browse on web

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.

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Home Alone (1990) — Kate
  2. Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) — Kate
  3. The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) — Sally / Shock (voice)
  4. Beetlejuice (1988) — Delia
  5. The Last of Us (2023) — Gail
  6. The Wild Robot (2024) — Pinktail (voice)
  7. Elemental (2023) — Brook (voice)
  8. Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) — Justice Strauss
  9. Over the Hedge (2006) — Penny (voice)
  10. Monster House (2006) — Mom (voice)
  11. Chicken Little (2005) — Tina - Alien Mom (voice)
  12. Frankenweenie (2012) — Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
  13. Modern Family (2009) — Dr. Debra Radcliffe
  14. Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) — Delia
  15. The Addams Family (2019) — Grandma Frump (voice)
  16. Killers (2010) — Mrs. Kornfeldt
  17. Where the Wild Things Are (2009) — Judith (voice)
  18. Argylle (2024) — Ruth
  19. After Hours (1985) — Gail
  20. Brother Bear 2 (2006) — Kata (voice)
  21. Penelope (2007) — Jessica Wilhern
  22. Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006) — Duchess Rowena (voice)
  23. Six Feet Under (2001) — Carol Ward
  24. Dick Tracy (1990) — Texie Garcia
  25. A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) — Dr. Orwell
  26. Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
  27. Wyatt Earp (1994) — Allie Earp
  28. Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) — Bam Bam
  29. 30 Rock (2006) — Pearline
  30. Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014) — Self
  31. Pain Hustlers (2023) — Jackie
  32. Schitt's Creek (2015) — Moira Rose
  33. Best in Show (2000) — Cookie Fleck
  34. Away We Go (2009) — Gloria Farlander
  35. Surviving Christmas (2004) — Christine Valco
  36. Temple Grandin (2010) — Aunt Ann
  37. Saturday Night Live (1975) — Self - Host
  38. Orange County (2002) — Cindy Beugler
  39. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) — Self - Guest
  40. The Studio (2025) — Patty Leigh

Directed

  1. The Outer Limits (1995) — Director
  2. Dream On (1990) — Director