Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Acting
Born 1954-03-04 - Died 2026-01-30Toronto, 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.

Movies (92)

The Wild Robot
8.3

The Wild Robot

2024Movie8.3
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
6.8

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

1992Movie6.8
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
6.9

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

2024Movie6.9
The Nightmare Before Christmas
7.8

The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993Movie7.8
Over the Hedge
6.6

Over the Hedge

2006Movie6.6
Elemental
7.6

Elemental

2023Movie7.6
Beetlejuice
7.4

Beetlejuice

1988Movie7.4
Argylle
6.0

Argylle

2024Movie6.0
Monster House
6.7

Monster House

2006Movie6.7
Chicken Little
5.9

Chicken Little

2005Movie5.9
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
6.8

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004Movie6.8
Frankenweenie
7.0

Frankenweenie

2012Movie7.0
The Addams Family
6.6

The Addams Family

2019Movie6.6
Where the Wild Things Are
6.5

Where the Wild Things Are

2009Movie6.5
Extinct
6.2

Extinct

2021Movie6.2
SNL50: The Homecoming Concert
6.8

SNL50: The Homecoming Concert

2025Movie6.8
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
7.6

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

2006Movie7.6
Killers
6.0

Killers

2010Movie6.0
Brother Bear 2
6.7

Brother Bear 2

2006Movie6.7
Marty, Life Is Short
7.9

Marty, Life Is Short

2026Movie7.9
John Candy: I Like Me
7.9

John Candy: I Like Me

2025Movie7.9
After Hours
7.5

After Hours

1985Movie7.5
Pain Hustlers
6.6

Pain Hustlers

2023Movie6.6
Wyatt Earp
6.8

Wyatt Earp

1994Movie6.8
Best in Show
6.9

Best in Show

2000Movie6.9
Pippi Longstocking
5.8

Pippi Longstocking

1997Movie5.8
Penelope
6.7

Penelope

2007Movie6.7
Orange County
6.0

Orange County

2002Movie6.0
Dick Tracy
6.2

Dick Tracy

1990Movie6.2
Away We Go
6.7

Away We Go

2009Movie6.7
The Paper
6.6

The Paper

1994Movie6.6
For Your Consideration
5.8

For Your Consideration

2006Movie5.8
Temple Grandin
7.9

Temple Grandin

2010Movie7.9
Heartburn
6.0

Heartburn

1986Movie6.0
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
6.8

I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood

1989Movie6.8
Home Fries
5.1

Home Fries

1998Movie5.1
A Simple Twist of Fate
6.1

A Simple Twist of Fate

1994Movie6.1
Bartok the Magnificent
6.0

Bartok the Magnificent

1999Movie6.0
Good Behavior

Good Behavior

2008Movie
Searching for Debra Winger
6.4

Searching for Debra Winger

2002Movie6.4
Rock & Rule
6.0

Rock & Rule

1983Movie6.0
Surviving Christmas
5.7

Surviving Christmas

2004Movie5.7
Betsy's Wedding
5.7

Betsy's Wedding

1990Movie5.7
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
6.2

Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure

1995Movie6.2
PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome

1985Movie
Waiting for Guffman
7.0

Waiting for Guffman

1997Movie7.0
An Audience with Adele
8.4

An Audience with Adele

2021Movie8.4
Speaking of Sex
5.6

Speaking of Sex

2001Movie5.6
The Right Kind of Wrong
5.9

The Right Kind of Wrong

2013Movie5.9
Game 6
4.6

Game 6

2006Movie4.6
A.C.O.D.
5.5

A.C.O.D.

2013Movie5.5
A Mighty Wind
6.8

A Mighty Wind

2003Movie6.8
There Goes the Neighborhood
5.5

There Goes the Neighborhood

1992Movie5.5
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...

2026Movie
Twilight Park

Twilight Park

Movie
Back Home Again
7.0

Back Home Again

2021Movie7.0
Nothing Personal
5.5

Nothing Personal

1980Movie5.5
Andrea Martin... Together Again
6.5

Andrea Martin... Together Again

1989Movie6.5
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
10.0

Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine

2021Movie10.0
Little Vegas
5.0

Little Vegas

1990Movie5.0
Being Canadian
5.6

Being Canadian

2015Movie5.6
The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You
6.0

The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You

2021Movie6.0
The Wool Cap
6.5

The Wool Cap

2004Movie6.5
Double Negative
3.8

Double Negative

1980Movie3.8
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell
8.8

Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell

2020Movie8.8
Really Weird Tales
5.8

Really Weird Tales

1986Movie5.8
Home Alone
7.5

Home Alone

1990Movie7.5
Canada Far and Wide
5.5

Canada Far and Wide

2020Movie5.5
The Last of the High Kings
5.6

The Last of the High Kings

1996Movie5.6
Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes

Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes

1999Movie
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
7.0

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

1979Movie7.0
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
5.8

Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles

2003Movie5.8
Late Last Night
5.3

Late Last Night

1999Movie5.3
The Last Polka
5.2

The Last Polka

1985Movie5.2
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony
2.0

Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony

2010Movie2.0
The Best of SCTV
8.0

The Best of SCTV

1988Movie8.0
Witch's Night Out
7.2

Witch's Night Out

1978Movie7.2
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
5.5

The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood

1986Movie5.5
Friends of Gilda
8.0

Friends of Gilda

1993Movie8.0
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
6.8

Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot

2013Movie6.8
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
5.5

Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble

2020Movie5.5
The Life Before This
5.0

The Life Before This

1999Movie5.0
Wild About Books

Wild About Books

2005Movie
Easter Fever
7.7

Easter Fever

1980Movie7.7
Hope
5.2

Hope

1997Movie5.2
From Cleveland
4.0

From Cleveland

1980Movie4.0
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big

2000Movie
Rome, Italian Style

Rome, Italian Style

1982Movie
Tears Are Not Enough
8.0

Tears Are Not Enough

1985Movie8.0
John Candy: Comic Spirit
6.0

John Candy: Comic Spirit

2005Movie6.0
Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul

Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul

1991Movie
Christmas with SCTV

Christmas with SCTV

2006Movie

TV Shows (54)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
4.9

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

2009Series4.9
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.8

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014Series5.8
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.1

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

2015Series6.1
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.5

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962Series7.5
The Kelly Clarkson Show
6.3

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019Series6.3
Late Show with David Letterman
6.4

Late Show with David Letterman

1993Series6.4
Saturday Night Live
6.9

Saturday Night Live

1975Series6.9
Modern Family
7.9

Modern Family

2009Series7.9
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.3

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

2003Series5.3
The View
4.3

The View

1997Series4.3
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.8

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014Series7.8
Curb Your Enthusiasm
8.1

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000Series8.1
The Last of Us
8.4

The Last of Us

2023Series8.4
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
5.4

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

1992Series5.4
Golden Globe Awards
7.0

Golden Globe Awards

1944Series7.0
30 Rock
7.5

30 Rock

2006Series7.5
Six Feet Under
8.1

Six Feet Under

2001Series8.1
Schitt's Creek
7.8

Schitt's Creek

2015Series7.8
Tales from the Crypt
8.0

Tales from the Crypt

1989Series8.0
Late Night with David Letterman
6.1

Late Night with David Letterman

1982Series6.1
The Larry Sanders Show
7.7

The Larry Sanders Show

1992Series7.7
The Studio
7.8

The Studio

2025Series7.8
The Outer Limits
7.7

The Outer Limits

1995Series7.7
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
6.0

Full Frontal with Samantha Bee

2016Series6.0
A Series of Unfortunate Events
7.4

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017Series7.4
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
7.9

Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist

1995Series7.9
The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

1953Series7.0
Stars in the House

Stars in the House

2020Series
Dream On
6.9

Dream On

1990Series6.9
Second City Television
7.8

Second City Television

1976Series7.8
Glenn Martin, DDS
6.7

Glenn Martin, DDS

2009Series6.7
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
7.7

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988Series7.7
Oh Baby
8.0

Oh Baby

1998Series8.0
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
9.9

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

2020Series9.9
The Hidden Room
6.0

The Hidden Room

1991Series6.0
Inside Comedy
6.5

Inside Comedy

2012Series6.5
SCTV Channel
7.8

SCTV Channel

1983Series7.8
Pippi Longstocking
6.8

Pippi Longstocking

1997Series6.8
Moonbeam City
5.8

Moonbeam City

2015Series5.8
SCTV Network 90
7.3

SCTV Network 90

1981Series7.3
The Last Kids on Earth
8.1

The Last Kids on Earth

2019Series8.1
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
6.5

The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley

1988Series6.5
PaparaGilles

PaparaGilles

2014Series
George Burns Comedy Week
8.0

George Burns Comedy Week

1985Series8.0
The Greatest Event in Television History
7.3

The Greatest Event in Television History

2012Series7.3
Committed
10.0

Committed

2001Series10.0
Second City: First Family of Comedy

Second City: First Family of Comedy

2006Series
The Emmy Awards
7.9

The Emmy Awards

1949Series7.9
Bram & Alice

Bram & Alice

2002Series
MADtv
7.1

MADtv

1995Series7.1
Morton & Hayes
6.3

Morton & Hayes

1991Series6.3
The New Show
4.8

The New Show

1984Series4.8
What Lives Inside
7.4

What Lives Inside

2015Series7.4
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show

The Dave Thomas Comedy Show

1990Series