Highest rated as cast or director
Schitt's Creek
2015 · 6 Seasons
The Studio
Since 2025 · 2 Seasons
Beetlejuice
1988
Frankenweenie
2012
Biography
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.
Acted in 105
2020s
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2021
Back Home Again
Mayor Owl (voice)
The Last Kids on Earth: Happy Apocalypse to You
Skaelka (voice)
2010s
- 2019
- 2017
- 2015
Moonbeam City
Glam (voice) · 1 episode
What Lives Inside
Sarah Delaney · 4 episodes
- 2013
A.C.O.D.
Melissa
- 2012
The Greatest Event in Television History
Muriel Rush · 1 episode
- 2010
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
Christmas with SCTV
Movie
- 2005
Wild About Books
Movie
- 2004
The Wool Cap
Gloria
- 2003
Can't Buy Me Lunch: Another Look at The Rutles
Astro Glide
- 2002
Bram & Alice
Ms. O'Connor · 1 episode
- 2001
Committed
TV
- 2000
Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big
Lorna Mae Loon (voice)
1990s
- 1999
Home Alone - Making of & Behind the Scenes
Kate
The Life Before This
Sheena
Late Last Night
Dr. Fontes
- 1998
- 1997
Hope
Muriel Macswain
- 1996
The Last of the High Kings
Cathleen
- 1995
MADtv
Woman on Blind Date · 1 episode
- 1994
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Morton & Hayes
Amelia Von Astor · 6 episodes
- 1990
Little Vegas
Lexie
Betsy's Wedding
Gloria Henner
1980s
- 1989
Andrea Martin... Together Again
Movie
I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood
Nancy Mae
- 1988
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
Miss Malone · 13 episodes
The Best of SCTV
Movie
- 1986
Really Weird Tales
Theresa Sharpe (segment "I'll Die Loving")
The Incredible Time-Travels of Henry Osgood
Marie Antoinette
- 1985
PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
Mary Marcus
George Burns Comedy Week
Sally Hayes · 1 episode
The Last Polka
Lemon Twin
- 1984
The New Show
TV
Journeys through the Darkzone
Mom
- 1983
- 1982
Rome, Italian Style
Ursula Schneider
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Various · 25 episodes
- 1980
From Cleveland
Various
Double Negative
Judith
Easter Fever
Scarlett O'Hare (voice)
1970s
- 1979
Intergalactic Thanksgiving, or Please Don't Eat the Planet
Ma Spademinder (voice)
- 1978
No release date
Wrote 6
1980s
- 1989
Andrea Martin... Together Again
Writer
- 1988
The Best of SCTV
Writer
- 1986
Really Weird Tales
Writer
- 1985
PMS - Premenstrual Syndrome
Writer
- 1981
SCTV Network 90
Writer
- 1980
From Cleveland
Writer
Directed 2
1990s
- 1995
- 1990
Produced 1
2010s
- 2015
Other crew 1
Appearances41
2020s
- 2026
You Had to Be There: How the Toronto Godspell Ignited the Comedy Revolution...
Self (archive footage)
- 2025
- 2022
- 2021
Catherine O'Hara: All of Us Shine
Self
An Audience with Adele
Self
- 2020
Stronger Together, Tous Ensemble
Self
Canada Far and Wide
Self
2010s
- 2019
- 2016
- 2015
Being Canadian
Self
- 2014
PaparaGilles
Self · 1 episode
- 2013
Tales from the Warner Bros. Lot
Self
- 2012
- 2010
Vancouver 2010 Olympic Closing Ceremony
Self
2000s
- 2009
- 2006
Second City: First Family of Comedy
Self (Archival Footage) · 3 episodes
- 2003
- 2002
Searching for Debra Winger
Self
1990s
- 1997
- 1993
- 1992
- 1991
Rabbit Ears - Finn McCoul
Narrator (voice)
1980s
- 1988
- 1985
Tears Are Not Enough
Self
- 1982
1970s
- 1976
- 1975
1950s
- 1953
1940s
- 1949
The Emmy Awards
Self · 1 episode
- 1944
