1954-03-04 Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.
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Marty, Life Is Short | Self | 2026-05-11 |
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John Candy: I Like Me | Self - Actor, SCTV | 2025-09-04 |
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You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution... | Self (archive footage) | 2025-09-06 |
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Argylle | Ruth | 2024-01-31 |
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The Wild Robot | Pinktail (voice) | 2024-09-12 |
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Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Delia | 2024-09-04 |
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Elemental | Brook (voice) | 2023-06-14 |
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Pain Hustlers | Jackie | 2023-10-20 |
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An Audience with Adele | Self | 2021-11-21 |
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Back Home Again | Mayor Owl (voice) | 2021-10-28 |
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The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You | 2021-04-06 | |
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Extinct | Alma (voice) | 2021-02-11 |
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Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine | Self | 2021-11-29 |
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Canada Far and Wide | Self | 2020-01-17 |
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Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell | Self | 2020-04-07 |
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Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble | Self | 2020-04-26 |
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The Addams Family | Grandma Frump (voice) | 2019-10-10 |
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Being Canadian | Self | 2015-09-18 |
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A.C.O.D. | Melissa | 2013-10-03 |
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The Right Kind of Wrong | Tess | 2013-10-11 |
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Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot | Self | 2013-01-15 |
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Frankenweenie | Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice) | 2012-10-04 |
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Killers | Mrs. Kornfeldt | 2010-06-04 |
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Temple Grandin | Aunt Ann | 2010-02-06 |
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Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony | Herself | 2010-02-28 |
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Away We Go | Gloria Farlander | 2009-06-05 |
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Where the Wild Things Are | Judith (voice) | 2009-10-16 |
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Good Behavior | Jackie West | 2008-01-01 |
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Penelope | Jessica Wilhern | 2007-11-17 |
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Brother Bear 2 | Kata (voice) | 2006-08-17 |
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Game 6 | Lillian Rogan | 2006-03-10 |
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Christmas with SCTV | 2006-01-01 | |
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For Your Consideration | Marilyn Hack | 2006-11-17 |
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Monster House | Mom (voice) | 2006-06-30 |
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Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses | Duchess Rowena (voice) | 2006-09-19 |
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Over the Hedge | Penny (voice) | 2006-05-17 |
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Wild About Books | 2005-01-01 | |
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John Candy: Comic Spirit | Self | 2005-05-03 |
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Chicken Little | Tina - Alien Mom (voice) | 2005-11-04 |
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The Wool Cap | Gloria | 2004-11-20 |
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Surviving Christmas | Christine Valco | 2004-09-21 |
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Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Justice Strauss | 2004-12-16 |
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A Mighty Wind | Mickey Crabbe | 2003-04-16 |
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Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles | Astro Glide | 2003-08-16 |
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Orange County | Cindy Beugler | 2002-01-11 |
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Searching for Debra Winger | Self | 2002-07-13 |
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Speaking of Sex | Connie Barker | 2001-10-18 |
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Best in Show | Cookie Fleck | 2000-09-29 |
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Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | Lorna Mae Loon (voice) | 2000-11-17 |
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Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes | Kate | 1999-10-05 |
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The Life Before This | Sheena | 1999-09-15 |
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Bartok the Magnificent | Ludmilla (voice) | 1999-09-07 |
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Late Last Night | Dr. Fontes | 1999-06-20 |
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Home Fries | Beatrice Lever | 1998-11-25 |
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Hope | Muriel Macswain | 1997-10-19 |
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Waiting for Guffman | Sheila Albertson | 1997-01-31 |
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The Last of the High Kings | Cathleen | 1996-12-06 |
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Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure | Calamity Jane | 1995-03-24 |
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The Paper | Susan | 1994-03-18 |
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Wyatt Earp | Allie Earp | 1994-06-24 |
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A Simple Twist of Fate | April Simon | 1994-09-02 |
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Friends of Gilda | Self | 1993-11-21 |
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The Nightmare Before Christmas | Sally / Shock (voice) | 1993-10-09 |
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Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Kate | 1992-11-15 |
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There Goes the Neighborhood | Jessie Lodge | 1992-10-30 |
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Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul | Narrator (voice) | 1991-08-17 |
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Betsy's Wedding | Gloria Henner | 1990-06-22 |
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Dick Tracy | Texie Garcia | 1990-06-15 |
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Home Alone | Kate | 1990-11-16 |
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Little Vegas | Lexie | 1990-11-16 |
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Andrea Martin... Together Again | 1989-07-01 | |
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I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood | Nancy Mae | 1989-06-03 |
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Beetlejuice | Delia | 1988-03-30 |
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The Best of SCTV | 1988-09-05 | |
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Really Weird Tales | Theresa Sharpe (segment "I'll Die Loving") | 1986-10-04 |
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The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood | Marie Antoinette | 1986-03-09 |
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Heartburn | Betty | 1986-07-25 |
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Tears Are Not Enough | Self | 1985-10-04 |
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After Hours | Gail | 1985-09-13 |
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PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome | Mary Marcus | 1985-11-30 |
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The Last Polka | Lemon Twin | 1985-04-15 |
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Rock & Rule | Aunt Edith (voice) | 1983-04-15 |
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Rome, Italian Style | Ursula Schneider | 1982-10-15 |
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Double Negative | Judith | 1980-05-12 |
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Nothing Personal | Audrey | 1980-03-28 |
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From Cleveland | Various | 1980-10-24 |
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Easter Fever | Scarlett O'Hare (voice) | 1980-03-29 |
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Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet | Ma Spademinder (voice) | 1979-11-01 |
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Witch's Night Out | Malicious (voice) | 1978-10-27 |
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Twilight Park | Queen Henrietta |
