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Catherine O'Hara

Catherine O'Hara

Actor·1954–2026·Toronto, Ontario, Canada

8 horror credits

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.

Actor8 films

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice

Delia

2024 3.1
The Addams Family

The Addams Family

Grandma Frump (voice)

2019 1.5
Frankenweenie

Frankenweenie

Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)

2012 3.5
Monster House

Monster House

Mom (voice)

2006 3.8
The Nightmare Before Christmas

The Nightmare Before Christmas

Sally / Shock (voice)

1993 4.2
Home Alone

Home Alone

Kate

1990 3.7
Beetlejuice

Beetlejuice

Delia

1988 4.1
After Hours

After Hours

Gail

1985 3.5