Actress, Comedian, Screenwriter
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Key moments and achievements from Catherine O'Hara's life.
Catherine was born
· Los Angeles, California, USA
Career Breakthrough
Catherine O'Hara was one of the original cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy show SCTV beginning in 1976, where she first worked with Eugene Levy. She impersonated the likes of Lucille Ball, Tammy Faye Bakker, and Katharine Hepburn, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding writing.
Career Breakthrough
Catherine O'Hara was one of the original cast members of the Canadian sketch comedy show SCTV beginning in 1976, where she first worked with Eugene Levy. She impersonated the likes of Lucille Ball, Tammy Faye Bakker, and Katharine Hepburn, earning an Emmy Award for outstanding writing.
Film Role
O'Hara starred in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" (1988), delivering a memorable performance that showcased her comedic range. She also appeared in "After Hours" (1985) and "Heartburn" (1986), building a diverse film career alongside her television work.
Film Role
O'Hara starred in Tim Burton's "Beetlejuice" (1988), delivering a memorable performance that showcased her comedic range. She also appeared in "After Hours" (1985) and "Heartburn" (1986), building a diverse film career alongside her television work.
Film Role
O'Hara played the mother in the 1990 blockbuster "Home Alone" and its 1992 sequel. The films became two of the highest-grossing comedies of all time and cemented her as one of the most recognizable faces in American comedy.
Film Role
O'Hara played the mother in the 1990 blockbuster "Home Alone" and its 1992 sequel. The films became two of the highest-grossing comedies of all time and cemented her as one of the most recognizable faces in American comedy.
Film Career
O'Hara frequently collaborated with Christopher Guest, delivering acclaimed performances in his mockumentary films "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), "Best in Show" (2000), "A Mighty Wind" (2003), and "For Your Consideration" (2006).
Film Career
O'Hara frequently collaborated with Christopher Guest, delivering acclaimed performances in his mockumentary films "Waiting for Guffman" (1996), "Best in Show" (2000), "A Mighty Wind" (2003), and "For Your Consideration" (2006).
Won Award
O'Hara won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award for her role as Moira Rose in the CBC sitcom "Schitt's Creek" (2015-2020). The role brought a career renaissance and introduced her to a new generation of fans.
Won Award
O'Hara won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series and a Golden Globe Award for her role as Moira Rose in the CBC sitcom "Schitt's Creek" (2015-2020). The role brought a career renaissance and introduced her to a new generation of fans.
Catherine O'Hara passed away
