Emmy Award-Winning Actress Best Known for "Beetlejuice," "Schitt's Creek" & "The Studio"
Catherine O'Hara Biography
Catherine O'Hara, OC, is a Canadian-American actress recognized for her varied body of work that spans both television and film. O'Hara has served as a standout figure on "Second City Television" from 1976 to 1984, and won the 1982 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series for her contribution to "SCTV Network." She was awarded the Genie Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the 1999 film "The Life Before This," and earned further recognition with an Emmy Award nomination for the 2010 television film "Temple Grandin."
From 2015 to 2020, O'Hara starred as Moira Rose on the CBC sitcom "Schitt's Creek," earning her a Primetime Emmy Award, a Golden Globe Award, a Screen Actors Guild Award, and a TCA Award. Her portrayal of Moira Rose also led to her winning six consecutive Canadian Screen Awards for Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series. In addition to these notable roles, O'Hara has also appeared in films such as "After Hours," "Beetlejuice," "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Home Alone," and "Home Alone 2: Lost in New York."
Her more recent projects include the 2024 sequel "Beetlejuice Beetlejuice," where she reprised her role as Delia Deetz. O'Hara also appeared in the Netflix series "A Series of Unfortunate Events" as Dr. Georgina Orwell and is featured in the revival of "The Kids in the Hall." She has lent her voice to numerous animated films, including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "Chicken Little," "Over the Hedge," "Monster House," "Brother Bear 2," "Where the Wild Things Are," "Frankenweenie," "The Addams Family," "Extinct," "Elemental," and the upcoming "The Wild Robot."
O'Hara's versatility and improvisational skill were further showcased in Christopher Guest's mockumentary films, including "Waiting for Guffman," "Best in Show," "A Mighty Wind," and "For Your Consideration." She continues to contribute significantly to the comedy and entertainment industry, appearing in the 2025 Apple TV+ television series "The Studio" as Patty Leigh, and is featured in Season 2 of "The Last of Us" as the character Gail. O'Hara's performance in "The Studio" earned her a Primetime Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series, and her role in "The Last of US" received a nomination for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series. O'Hara also appeared in a music video titled "Electric Energy" alongside Ariana DeBose, Boy George, and Nile Rodgers in 2024.
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Catherine O'Hara Videos
Catherine O’Hara talks ‘Argylle,’ ‘Home Alone’ legacy, 'Schitt's Creek'
In this week’s Sunday Sitdown, actor Catherine O’Hara joins Willie Geist for a conversation about her new movie “Argylle,” the wild...
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