Biography
Catherine Anne O'Hara, a Canadian-American actress and comedienne, 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's 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 won a Golden Globe in 2021 for her role in "Schitt's Creek."
Filmography
all 127
Movies 82
TV Shows 45
self 23
Voice 15
Writer 3
Director 2
Pinktail (voice)
The Wild Robot (2024)
Movie
Delia Deetz
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024)
Movie
Ruth
Argylle (2024)
Movie
Jackie
Pain Hustlers (2023)
Movie
6
Brook Ripple (voice)
Elemental (2023)
Movie
7.12
Actress
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine (2021)
Movie
Self
An Audience with Adele (2021)
Movie
Mayor Owl (voice)
Back Home Again (2021)
Movie
Skaelka
The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You (2021)
Movie
Alma (voice)
Extinct (2021)
Movie
1
Self
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble (2020)
Movie
Self
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020)
TV
Self
Best Wishes, Warmest Regards: A Schitt's Creek Farewell (2020)
Movie
Herself
Canada Far and Wide (2020)
Movie
Grandma Frump (voice)
The Addams Family (2019)
Movie
6.23
Skaelka
The Last Kids on Earth (2019)
TV
Self
The Kelly Clarkson Show (2019)
TV
9.5
Dr. Orwell
A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017)
TV
6.7
Kaossandra
Skylanders Academy (2016)
TV
6.82
Self
Full Frontal with Samantha Bee (2016)
TV
Self
Being Canadian (2015)
Movie
Glam (voice)
Moonbeam City (2015)
TV
6
Sarah Delaney
What Lives Inside (2015)
TV
5
Moira Rose
Schitt's Creek (2015)
TV
7.43
Self
PaparaGilles (2014)
TV
Self
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver (2014)
TV
6.67
Tess
The Right Kind of Wrong (2013)
Movie
8
Melissa
A.C.O.D. (2013)
Movie
Self
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot (2013)
Movie
Muriel Rush
The Greatest Event in Television History (2012)
TV
Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher
Frankenweenie (2012)
Movie
7.11
Self
Inside Comedy (2012)
TV
Mrs. Kornfeldt
Killers (2010)
Movie
6.05
Aunt Ann
Temple Grandin (2010)
Movie
10
Judith (voice)
Where the Wild Things Are (2009)
Movie
10
Dr. Debra Radcliffe
Modern Family (2009)
TV
7.18
Jackie Martin
Glenn Martin, DDS (2009)
TV
Self - Guest
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009)
TV
Gloria Farlander
Away We Go (2009)
Movie
6
Marilyn Hack
For Your Consideration (2006)
Movie
Pearline
30 Rock (2006)
TV
6.1
Rowena
Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)
Movie
7.33
Self (Archival Footage)
Second City: First Family of Comedy (2006)
TV
Kata (voice)
Brother Bear 2 (2006)
Movie
6.63
Mom (voice)
Monster House (2006)
Movie
7.2
Penny (voice)
Over the Hedge (2006)
Movie
5.76
Lillian Rogan
Game 6 (2006)
Movie
6
Jessica Wilhern
Penelope (2006)
Movie
6
Christmas with SCTV (2006)
Movie
Tina - Alien Mom (voice)
Chicken Little (2005)
Movie
6.38
Self
John Candy: Comic Spirit (2005)
Movie
Wild About Books (2005)
Movie
Justice Strauss
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004)
Movie
6.83
Gloria
The Wool Cap (2004)
Movie
Christine Valco
Surviving Christmas (2004)
Movie
1
Astro Glide
The Rutles 2: Can't Buy Me Lunch (2003)
Movie
Mickey Crabbe
A Mighty Wind (2003)
Movie
1
Ms. O'Connor
Bram & Alice (2002)
TV
Self
Searching for Debra Winger (2002)
Movie
Cindy Beugler
Orange County (2002)
Movie
Connie Barker
Speaking of Sex (2001)
Movie
Carol Ward
Six Feet Under (2001)
TV
6.14
Committed (2001)
TV
Lorna Mae Loon (voice)
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (2000)
Movie
Bam Bam
Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000)
TV
6.07
Cookie Fleck
Best in Show (2000)
Movie
5
Sheena
The Life Before This (1999)
Movie
Ludmilla
Bartok the Magnificent (1999)
Movie
Dr. Fontes
Late Last Night (1999)
Movie
Beatrice Lever
Home Fries (1998)
Movie
Oh Baby (1998)
TV
Muriel Macswain
Hope (1997)
Movie
Mrs. Prysselius
Pippi Longstocking (1997)
Movie
Self
The View (1997)
TV
5.5
Cathleen
The Last of the High Kings (1996)
Movie
Sheila Albertson
Waiting for Guffman (1996)
Movie
6.55
Woman on Blind Date
MADtv (1995)
TV
1
Becka Paulson / Director
The Outer Limits (1995)
TV
6
Calamity Jane
Tall Tale (1995)
Movie
April Simon
A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
Movie
6
Allie Earp
Wyatt Earp (1994)
Movie
6
Susan
The Paper (1994)
Movie
Sally / Shock (voice)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Movie
7.55
Kate McCallister
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Movie
7.73
Jessie Lodge
There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
Movie
Catherine O'Hara
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
TV
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992)
TV
5.75
Amelia Von Astor
Morton & Hayes (1991)
TV
Laurel Brody
The Hidden Room (1991)
TV
Lexie
Little Vegas (1990)
Movie
Kate McCallister
Home Alone (1990)
Movie
8.05
Director
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Gloria Henner
Betsy's Wedding (1990)
Movie
The Dave Thomas Comedy Show (1990)
TV
Texie Garcia
Dick Tracy (1990)
Movie
7
Dee Lee / Jane / Kitten
Andrea Martin... Together Again (1989)
Movie
Geraldine Ferrett
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
TV
6.4
Nancy Mae
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood (1989)
Movie
Herself
Whose Line Is It Anyway? (1988)
TV
Miss Malone
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley (1988)
TV
Writer
The Best of SCTV (1988)
Movie
Delia Deetz
Beetlejuice (1988)
Movie
6.58
Writer
Really Weird Tales (1987)
Movie
Betty
Heartburn (1986)
Movie
4
Marie Antoinette
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
Movie
Mary Marcus / Writer
PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985)
Movie
Himself
Tears Are Not Enough (1985)
Movie
George Burns Comedy Week (1985)
TV
Gail
After Hours (1985)
Movie
6
Sylvie Lemon
The Last Polka (1985)
Movie
Various / Julie Andrews / Kathy Lee Crosby
The New Show (1984)
TV
Clotta White - Special Guest / Essie / Lola Heatherton
SCTV Channel (1983)
TV
Aunt Edith (voice)
Rock & Rule (1983)
Movie
7.5
Ursula Schneider
Rome, Italian Style (1982)
Movie
Various / Late Woman / Lola Heatherton
SCTV Network 90 (1981)
TV
3.5
Various
From Cleveland (1980)
Movie
Judith
Double Negative (1980)
Movie
Scarlett O'Hare (voice)
Easter Fever (1980)
Movie
Audrey
Nothing Personal (1980)
Movie
Ma Spademinder
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979)
Movie
Malicious
Witch's Night Out (1978)
Movie
Various / Lola Heatherton / Liv Ullman
Second City Television (1976)
TV
Self - Host / Self - Cameo
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Self
The Oscars (1953)
TV
Self - Winner
Golden Globe Awards (1944)
TV
Jackie West
Good Behavior
TV
Muriel Macswain
Hope
TV
Ratings
Average 6.12
Based on 5.15 Million movie and tv ratings over time
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2001
1991
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Information
Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1954-03-04 (70 years old)
Birth NameCatherine Anne O'Hara
Birth PlaceToronto, Canada
SpouseBo Welch
ChildrenLuke Welch, Matthew Welch
CitizenshipsUnited States of America, Canada
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States of America
Also Known AsКетрінн О’Гара
AwardsGovernor General's Performing Arts Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Earle Grey Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Canadian Comedy Award Winners for Comedians, Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Performance in a Feature, Officer of the Order of Canada
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