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Catherine O'Hara
Known for
One of the great comic actresses of contemporary cinema and television. A frequent Christopher Guest collaborator in Best in Show (2000) and A Mighty Wind (2003). Breakthrough with Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988), Home Alone (1990-1992) as the forgetful mother, and the series Schitt's Creek (2015-2020), winning the Emmy. Starred in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) voicing Sally. Canadian actress of extremely wide comic range, a benchmark of improvisational comedy, recognized for her versatility between family cinema, auteur film and prestige television.
Catherine O'Hara
58 Movies
28 Series
One of the great comic actresses of contemporary cinema and television. A frequent Christopher Guest collaborator in Best in Show (2000) and A Mighty Wind (2003). Breakthrough with Tim Burton's Beetlejuice (1988), Home Alone (1990-1992) as the forgetful mother, and the series Schitt's Creek (2015-2020), winning the Emmy. Starred in The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) voicing Sally. Canadian actress of extremely wide comic range, a benchmark of improvisational comedy, recognized for her versatility between family cinema, auteur film and prestige television.
Movies
Plays Pinktail (voice)
The Wild Robot
2024
Plays Brook (voice)
Elemental
2023
Plays Kate
Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
1992
Plays Delia
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
2024
Plays Penny (voice)
Over the Hedge
2006
Plays Mom (voice)
Monster House
2006
Plays Sally / Shock (voice)
The Nightmare Before Christmas
1993
Plays Delia
Beetlejuice
1988
Plays Tina - Alien Mom (voice)
Chicken Little
2005
Plays Ruth
Argylle
2024
Plays Grandma Frump (voice)
The Addams Family
2019
Plays Texie Garcia
Dick Tracy
1990
Plays Justice Strauss
Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
2004
Plays Allie Earp
Wyatt Earp
1994
Plays Mrs. Kornfeldt
Killers
2010
Plays Duchess Rowena (voice)
Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses
2006
Plays Gail
After Hours
1985
Plays Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)
Frankenweenie
2012
Plays Kata (voice)
Brother Bear 2
2006
Plays Judith (voice)
Where the Wild Things Are
2009
Plays Alma (voice)
Extinct
2021
Plays Susan
The Paper
1994
Plays Cookie Fleck
Best in Show
2000
Plays Jessica Wilhern
Penelope
2007
Plays Jackie
Pain Hustlers
2023
Plays Aunt Ann
Temple Grandin
2010
Plays Cindy Beugler
Orange County
2002
Plays Betty
Heartburn
1986
Plays Ludmilla (voice)
Bartok the Magnificent
1999
Plays Gloria Farlander
Away We Go
2009
Plays Beatrice Lever
Home Fries
1998
Plays Queen Henrietta
Twilight Park
Plays Melissa
A.C.O.D.
2013
Plays April Simon
A Simple Twist of Fate
1994
Plays Sheila Albertson
Waiting for Guffman
1997
Plays Marilyn Hack
For Your Consideration
2006
Plays Christine Valco
Surviving Christmas
2004
Plays Mickey Crabbe
A Mighty Wind
2003
Plays Tess
The Right Kind of Wrong
2013
Plays Kate
Home Alone
1990
Plays Gloria Henner
Betsy's Wedding
1990
Plays Aunt Edith (voice)
Rock & Rule
1983
Plays Lillian Rogan
Game 6
2006
Plays Jessie Lodge
There Goes the Neighborhood
1992
Plays Calamity Jane
Tall Tale: The Unbelievable Adventure
1995
Plays Connie Barker
Speaking of Sex
2001
Plays Cathleen
The Last of the High Kings
1996
Plays Sheena
The Life Before This
1999
Plays Nancy Mae
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
1989
Plays Audrey
Nothing Personal
1980
TV Shows
Plays Self - Various Characters
Second City Television
1976
Plays Moira Rose
Schitt's Creek
2015
Plays Jackie Martin
Glenn Martin, DDS
2009
Writer
Plays Various
SCTV Network 90
1981
Plays Skaelka (voice)
The Last Kids on Earth
2019
Plays Miss Malone
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
1988
Plays Patty Leigh
The Studio
2025
Plays Amelia Von Astor
Morton & Hayes
1991
Plays Carol Ward
Six Feet Under
2001
Plays Sarah Delaney
What Lives Inside
2015
Plays Dr. Orwell
A Series of Unfortunate Events
2017
Plays Self (Archival Footage)
Second City: First Family of Comedy
2006
Plays Self
Whose Line Is It Anyway?
1988
Plays Gail
The Last of Us
2023
Director
Plays Irma
Dream On
1990
Plays Geraldine Ferrett (segment "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime")
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Muriel Rush
The Greatest Event in Television History
2012
Plays Woman on Blind Date
MADtv
1995
Plays Dr. Debra Radcliffe
Modern Family
2009
Director
Plays Becka Paulson
The Outer Limits
1995
Plays Catherine O'Hara
The Larry Sanders Show
1992
Plays Glam (voice)
Moonbeam City
2015
Plays Bam Bam
Curb Your Enthusiasm
2000
Plays Pearline
30 Rock
2006
Plays Catherine (voice)
Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist
1995
Plays Ms. O'Connor
Bram & Alice
2002
Plays Sally Hayes
George Burns Comedy Week
1985
Plays Laurel Brody
The Hidden Room
1991
Latest Trailers
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Marty, Life Is Short
Full Filmography
The Studio
Patty Leigh · 10 episodes
2025–
TV
The Wild Robot
Pinktail (voice)
2024
Film
Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Delia
2024
Film
Argylle
Ruth
2024
Film
Pain Hustlers
Jackie
2023
Film
Elemental
Brook (voice)
2023
Film
The Last of Us
Gail · 3 episodes
2023–
TV
Back Home Again
Mayor Owl (voice)
2021
Film
Extinct
Alma (voice)
2021
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Catherine O'Hara still alive?
Catherine O'Hara passed away on January 30, 2026 at age 71.
What are the most famous roles of Catherine O'Hara?
Catherine O'Hara is best known for roles in Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, The Nightmare Before Christmas.
How many movies has Catherine O'Hara been in?
Over a 48-year career (since 1978), Catherine O'Hara has appeared in 57 movies and 25 TV shows.
What was Catherine O'Hara's first movie?
The career of Catherine O'Hara began with Witch's Night Out (1978).
What is Catherine O'Hara's most recent movie or series?
Catherine O'Hara's most recent release is Marty, Life Is Short, which premiered on May 11, 2026.
What TV shows has Catherine O'Hara appeared in?
On television, Catherine O'Hara has appeared in The Last of Us, Modern Family, Six Feet Under, A Series of Unfortunate Events.
Catherine O'Hara
1954-03-04 · Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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.