Known for Acting
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.
Born
March 4, 1954
Died
January 30, 2026 (age 71)
Birthplace
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Filmography
96 films, 59 shows


Andrea Martin... Together Again
1989 · 45m
country: Unknown
Nightclub performer makes a comeback.


The Best of SCTV
1988 · 2h
country: United States
Guy Caballero and Edith Prickley try to persuade the FCC to renew SCTV's license.


Really Weird Tales
1986 · 1h 28m
country: United States
The movie consists of three odd and strange tales that each teach a different lesson.


PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
1985 · 6m
country: United States
Short film for David Letterman's Holiday Film Festival in 1985 produced by Andrea Martin and Catherine O'Hara.


From Cleveland
1980 · 45m
country: United States
Bob and Ray play two late night deejays, introducing sketches performed by several members of the SCTV cast.