Catherine O'Hara

Died at 72

born March 4, 1954

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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.

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Home Alone

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York

The Nightmare Before Christmas

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Soul (2020 film)

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Night in the Woods

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the Walking Dead TellTale Game Live Action

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Nicky

The 40-Year-Old Virgin (1985)

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Special Guest Stars

Rise to Fame

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Mabel Burton

Sister of Mine (1997-2004)

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Laurie

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Doc

The Little Engine that Could remake

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Julie Katchadorian

Middle School The Worst Years Of My Life (1996)

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Ursula

The Kingdom Keepers

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Asoue

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The Super Mario Bros. Super Show (recast)

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Chef "O" Hara

Batman

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The Collector

Genderbent Guardians of the Galaxy

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Alice Huff

Step Brothers (1988)

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Orddu

The Black Cauldron

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Director

Candy spilts season 2: school Japanese bloopers

Director

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Minny

Cars (1996)

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Mira Luchira

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Grandmama Addams

Addams Family

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You Are Umasou (English Dub)

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