Catherine O'Hara
Acting
Born March 4, 1954 · 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 A…
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Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Late Show with David Letterman
Modern Family
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Saturday Night Live
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Jimmy Kimmel Live!
The View
The Last of Us
Golden Globe Awards
Curb Your Enthusiasm
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Schitt's Creek
The Wild Robot
Late Night with David Letterman
30 Rock
Six Feet Under
The Outer Limits
Tales from the Crypt
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee
The Larry Sanders Show
The Studio
The Oscars
Elemental
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
A Series of Unfortunate Events
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Stars in the House
Dream On
Second City Television
The Nightmare Before Christmas
Over the Hedge
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
Beetlejuice
Chicken Little
The Addams Family