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Catherine O'Hara

Acting

Born March 4, 1954 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Died January 30, 2026

Also known as Catherine Anne O'Hara

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Biography

Catherine Anne O'Hara was a Canadian and American actress and comedian, whose career spanned over 50 years. O'Hara started in sketch and improvisational comedy in film and television before taking dramatic roles to expand her career. She received various accolades including two Primetime Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, and four Screen Actors Guild Awards. Her films have grossed more than US$4.3 billion worldwide. She was appointed an Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017.

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Awards & recognition

  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2026
  • Golden Globe Award — Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy · 2021
  • Screen Actors Guild Award — Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Comedy Series · 2021
  • Governor General's Performing Arts Award · 2020
  • Primetime Emmy Award — Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series · 2020
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  • Canadian Comedy Award — Comedic Artist of the Year · 2019
  • Canada's Walk of Fame · 2007
  • Canadian Comedy Award — Best Performance by a Female – Film · 2001
  • Earle Grey Award · 1995
  • Primetime Emmy Award · 1982
  • Officer of the Order of Canada

Filmography50+ titles

Who Wants to Be a Millionaire

2020as Self - Contestant

The Last of Us

2023as Gail

The Wild Robot

2024as Pinktail (voice)

Marty, Life Is Short

2026as Self

The Last Kids on Earth

2019as Skaelka (voice)

Six Feet Under

2001as Carol Ward

Curb Your Enthusiasm

2000as Bam Bam

Tales from the Crypt

1989as Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")

Temple Grandin

2010as Aunt Ann

Modern Family

2009as Dr. Debra Radcliffe

John Candy: I Like Me

2025as Self - Actor, SCTV

Schitt's Creek

2015as Moira Rose

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

2014as Self

The Nightmare Before Christmas

1993as Sally / Shock (voice)

The Studio

2025as Patty Leigh

The Outer Limits

1995as Becka Paulson

The Larry Sanders Show

1992as Catherine O'Hara

Whose Line Is It Anyway?

1988as Self

Elemental

2023as Brook (voice)

Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses

2006as Duchess Rowena (voice)

30 Rock

2006as Pearline

Home Alone

1990as Kate

After Hours

1985as Gail

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962as Self

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2017as Dr. Orwell

Beetlejuice

1988as Delia

The Greatest Event in Television History

2012as Muriel Rush

Witch's Night Out

1978as Malicious (voice)

Mad TV

1995as Woman on Blind Date

Frankenweenie

2012as Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)

Waiting for Guffman

1996as Sheila Albertson

Dream On

1990as Irma

Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet

1979as Ma Spademinder (voice)

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

2024as Delia

Best in Show

2000as Cookie Fleck

Saturday Night Live

1975as Self - Host

A Series of Unfortunate Events

2004as Justice Strauss

A Mighty Wind

2003as Mickey Crabbe

Wyatt Earp

1994as Allie Earp

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

1992as Kate

Pain Hustlers

2023as Jackie

Away We Go

2009as Gloria Farlander

Penelope

2006as Jessica Wilhern

Monster House

2006as Mom (voice)

Brother Bear 2

2006as Kata (voice)

The Addams Family

2019as Grandma Frump (voice)

Over the Hedge

2006as Penny (voice)

The Paper

1994as Susan

Inside Comedy

2012as Self

Where the Wild Things Are

2009as Judith (voice)