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 134
Movies 85
TV Shows 49
self 27
Voice 22
Writer 6
Director 2
Producer 1
Queen Henrietta
Twilight Park (2025)
Movie
Pinktail (voice)
The Wild Robot (2024)
Movie
7.29
Brook (voice)
Elemental (2023)
Movie
4.8
Actress
The Last of Us (2023)
TV
7.82
Mayor Owl (voice)
Back Home Again (2021)
Movie
Alma (voice)
Extinct (2021)
Movie
1
Self - Contestant
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020)
TV
Grandma Frump (voice)
The Addams Family (2019)
Movie
6.23
Skaelka (voice)
The Last Kids on Earth (2019)
TV
Kaossandra
Skylanders Academy (2016)
TV
6.82
Glam (voice)
Moonbeam City (2015)
TV
6
Sarah Delaney
What Lives Inside (2015)
TV
5
Moira Rose / Consulting Producer
Schitt's Creek (2015)
TV
7.43
Melissa
A.C.O.D. (2013)
Movie
Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
Frankenweenie (2012)
Movie
7.11
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
7.25
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
Duchess Rowena (voice)
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006)
Movie
6.8
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
Tina - Alien Mom (voice)
Chicken Little (2005)
Movie
6.38
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
Cindy Beugler
Orange County (2002)
Movie
Connie Barker
Speaking of Sex (2001)
Movie
Carol Ward
Six Feet Under (2001)
TV
6.14
Lorna Mae Loon (voice)
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (2000)
Movie
Cookie Fleck
Best in Show (2000)
Movie
5
Ludmilla (voice)
Bartok the Magnificent (1999)
Movie
Dr. Fontes
Late Last Night (1999)
Movie
Beatrice Lever
Home Fries (1998)
Movie
Muriel Macswain
Hope (1997)
Movie
Mrs. Helga Prysselius (voice)
Pippi Longstocking (1997)
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: The Unbelievable Adventure (1995)
Movie
April Simon
A Simple Twist of Fate (1994)
Movie
6
Allie Earp
Wyatt Earp (1994)
Movie
6
Sally / Shock (voice)
The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993)
Movie
7.55
Jessie Lodge
There Goes the Neighborhood (1992)
Movie
Catherine O'Hara
The Larry Sanders Show (1992)
TV
Narrator (voice)
Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul (1991)
Movie
Amelia Von Astor
Morton & Hayes (1991)
TV
Laurel Brody
The Hidden Room (1991)
TV
Irma / Director
Dream On (1990)
TV
6
Gloria Henner
Betsy's Wedding (1990)
Movie
Texie Garcia
Dick Tracy (1990)
Movie
7
Geraldine Ferrett
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
TV
6.4
Theresa Sharpe (segment 'I'll Die Loving') / Writer
Really Weird Tales (1986)
Movie
Marie Antoinette
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood (1986)
Movie
Mary Marcus / Writer
PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome (1985)
Movie
Lemon Twin
The Last Polka (1985)
Movie
Aunt Edith (voice)
Rock & Rule (1983)
Movie
7.5
Ursula Schneider
Rome, Italian Style (1982)
Movie
Various / Writer
From Cleveland (1980)
Movie
Scarlett O'Hare (voice)
Easter Fever (1980)
Movie
Ma Spademinder (voice)
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet (1979)
Movie
Malicious
Witch's Night Out (1978)
Movie
Self - Host / Self - Cameo (uncredited)
Saturday Night Live (1975)
TV
6.36
Self - Winner
Golden Globe Awards (1944)
TV
Jackie West
Good Behavior
TV
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Known ForActing
GenderFemale
Birthday1954-03-04 (71 years old)
Birth NameCatherine Anne O'Hara
Birth PlaceToronto, Canada
SpouseBo Welch
ChildrenLuke Welch, Matthew Welch
CitizenshipsCanada, United States
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States
Also Known AsКетрінн О’Гара, 凱薩琳·奧哈拉, Catherine Anne O'Hara, کاترین اوهارا, کاترین او هارا
AwardsScreen Actors Guild Award, Order of Canada, Officer of the Order of Canada, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Earle Grey Award, Canadian Comedy Award Winners for Comedians, Canadian Comedy Award for Best Female Performance in a Feature, Primetime Emmy Award, Golden Globe Awards, Canada's Walk of Fame
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