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 26
Voice 20
Writer 4
Director 2
Producer 1
Queen Henrietta

Twilight Park (2025)
Movie
Pinktail (voice)

The Wild Robot (2024)
Movie
7.08
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
7.21
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

Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big (2000)
Movie
Cookie Fleck

Best in Show (2000)
Movie
5
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
Kate McCallister

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992)
Movie
7.71
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
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
Various

The New Show (1984)
TV
Clotta White - Special Guest

SCTV Channel (1983)
TV
Aunt Edith (voice)

Rock & Rule (1983)
Movie
7.5
Ursula Schneider

Rome, Italian Style (1982)
Movie
Various

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
Actress

Godspell 2025
Movie
Jackie West

Good Behavior
TV
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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
CitizenshipsCanada, United States
ResidencesLos Angeles, United States
Also Known AsКетрінн О’Гара, 凱薩琳·奧哈拉, Catherine Anne O'Hara
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, Golden Globe Awards, Canada's Walk of Fame, Primetime Emmy Award
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