Catherine O'Hara
Actor · Writer · Director · Consulting Producer
Born Mar 4, 1954 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Active 1978–2026 · Awards: Earle Grey Award, Canada's Walk of Fame, Governor General's Performing Arts Award, Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series, Officer of the Order of Canada, Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female – Film, Canadian Comedy Award for Comedic Artist of the Year, Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Television Series Musical or Comedy
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.
Filmography
The Studio (2025) - Patty LeighTwilight Park - Queen HenriettaThe Last of Us (2023) - GailThe Wild Robot (2024) - Pinktail (voice)The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) - Sally / Shock (voice)Home Alone (1990) - KateBeetlejuice (1988) - DeliaElemental (2023) - Brook (voice)Modern Family (2009) - Dr. Debra RadcliffeHome Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992) - KateLemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events (2004) - Justice StraussFrankenweenie (2012) - Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)Six Feet Under (2001) - Carol WardMonster House (2006) - Mom (voice)After Hours (1985) - GailOver the Hedge (2006) - Penny (voice)Beetlejuice Beetlejuice (2024) - DeliaTales from the Crypt (1989) - Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")Curb Your Enthusiasm (2000) - Bam BamBarbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses (2006) - Duchess Rowena (voice)The Addams Family (2019) - Grandma Frump (voice)A Series of Unfortunate Events (2017) - Dr. OrwellSchitt's Creek (2015) - Moira Rose · Consulting Producer30 Rock (2006) - Pearline