Catherine O'Hara biography
Catherine O'Hara was a Canadian-American actress, born on 4 March 1954 in Toronto, who died on 30 January 2026.
Catherine O'Hara's screen career began in 1975 with Coming Up Rosie, playing Marna Wallbacker.
Catherine O'Hara appeared in 58 films and 51 television or streaming titles between 1975 and 2025.
Catherine O'Hara is remembered for Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice.
Honours include Earle Grey Award, Canada's Walk of Fame and Governor General's Performing Arts Award.
- Born
- 4 March 1954
- Died
- 30 January 2026 (aged 71)
- Birthplace
- Toronto
- Work
- Television actor, Film actor, Voice actor, Film director, Improviser
- Film industries
- Hollywood and beyond
- Years active
- 1974 to 2026
- Known for
- Home Alone, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York, Beetlejuice, Beetlejuice Beetlejuice, The Nightmare Before Christmas, The Wild Robot
- Awards
- Earle Grey Award
- Canada's Walk of Fame
- Governor General's Performing Arts Award
- Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
- Officer of the Order of Canada
- Canadian Comedy Award for Best Performance by a Female , Film
Catherine O'Hara filmography
58 films and 51 television or streaming titles, newest first.
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Beetlejuice Beetlejuice | Delia Deetz | ||
| 2024 | Argylle | Ruth | ||
| 2024 | The Wild Robot | Pinktail (voice) | Final film role | |
| 2024 | Disney Speedstorm | Sally (voice) | ||
| 2024 | Disney Dreamlight Valley | Sally (voice) | ||
| 2023 | Pain Hustlers | Jackie Drake | ||
| 2023 | Elemental | Brook Ripple (voice) | ||
| 2021 | Extinct | Alma (voice) | ||
| 2021 | Back Home Again | Mayor Owl (voice) | Short film | |
| 2020 | Canada Far and Wide | Narrator (voice) | Movie attraction for World Showcase | |
| 2019 | The Addams Family | Grandma Frump (voice) | ||
| 2014 | When Marnie Was There | Old Marnie (voice) | English-language dub | |
| 2013 | A.C.O.D | Melissa | ||
| 2013 | The Right Kind of Wrong | Tess | ||
| 2012 | Frankenweenie | Susan Frankenstein / Gym Teacher / Weird Girl (voices) | ||
| 2011 | A Monster in Paris | Madame Carlotta (voice) | ||
| 2010 | Killers | Mrs. Kornfeldt | ||
| 2009 | Away We Go | Gloria Farlander | ||
| 2009 | Where the Wild Things Are | Judith (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Penelope | Jessica Wilhern | ||
| 2006 | For Your Consideration | Marilyn Heck | ||
| 2006 | Over the Hedge | Penny (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Monster House | Mrs. Walters (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Brother Bear 2 | Kata (voice) | ||
| 2006 | Barbie in the 12 Dancing Princesses | Rowena (voice) |
Show all 58 films
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Game 6 | Lillian Rogan | ||
| 2005 | Chicken Little | Tina (voice) | ||
| 2004 | Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events | Justice Strauss | ||
| 2004 | Surviving Christmas | Christine Valco | ||
| 2003 | A Mighty Wind | Mickey Crabbe | ||
| 2002 | Orange County | Cindy Beugler | ||
| 2002 | Searching for Debra Winger | English | ||
| 2001 | Speaking of Sex | Connie Barker | ||
| 2000 | Edwurd Fudwupper Fibbed Big | Lorna Mae Loon (voice) | Short film | |
| 2000 | Best in Show | Cookie Fleck | ||
| 1999 | The Life Before This | Sheena | ||
| 1999 | Bartok the Magnificent | Ludmilla (voice) | ||
| 1998 | Home Fries | Beatrice Lever | ||
| 1997 | Pippi Longstocking | Mrs. Prysselius (voice) | ||
| 1996 | Waiting for Guffman | Sheila Albertson | ||
| 1996 | The Last of the High Kings | Cathleen | ||
| 1995 | Tall Tale | Calamity Jane | ||
| 1994 | Wyatt Earp | Allie Earp | ||
| 1994 | The Paper | Susan | ||
| 1994 | A Simple Twist of Fate | April Simon | ||
| 1993 | The Nightmare Before Christmas | Sally / Shock (voice) | ||
| 1992 | Home Alone 2: Lost in New York | Kate McCallister | ||
| 1992 | There Goes the Neighborhood | Jessica Lodge | ||
| 1990 | Home Alone | Kate McCallister | ||
| 1990 | Dick Tracy | Texie Garcia | ||
| 1990 | Betsy's Wedding | Gloria Henner | ||
| 1990 | Little Vegas | Lexie | ||
| 1988 | Beetlejuice | Delia Deetz | ||
| 1986 | Heartburn | Betty | ||
| 1985 | After Hours | Gail | ||
| 1983 | Rock & Rule | Aunt Edith (voice) | ||
| 1980 | Nothing Personal | Audrey | ||
| 1980 | Deadly Companion | Judith |
Television and streaming
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | The Studio | Patty Leigh | Main role | |
| 2025 | The Last of Us | Gail Lynden | 3 episodes; season 2 | |
| 2022 | The Kids in the Hall | Charlene | Episode 6.2 | |
| 2022 | Central Park | Gwendolyn Swish (voice) | Episode: "The Paige-riarchy!" | |
| 2019 | The Last Kids on Earth | Skaelka (voice) | 6 episodes | |
| 2018 | The Magic School Bus Rides Again | Aunt Tennelli / Teresina Tennelli (voices) | 2 episodes | |
| 2017 | A Series of Unfortunate Events | Dr. Georgina Orwell | 3 episodes | |
| 2016 | Sofia the First | Morgana (voice) | Episode: "Gone with the Wand" | |
| 2016 | Skylanders Academy | Kaossandra (voice) | Main role | |
| 2016 | Harvey Beaks | Miley Page (voice) | ||
| 2015 | What Lives Inside | Sarah Delaney | Miniseries | |
| 2015 | Schitt's Creek | Moira Rose | Main role; Also consulting producer; seasons 2 to 6 | |
| 2015 | Modern Family | Dr. Debra Radcliffe | Episode: "Clean Out Your Junk Drawer" | |
| 2013 | To My Future Assistant | Magda | Television film | |
| 2013 | The Greatest Event in Television History | Muriel Rush | Episode: "Too Close for Comfort" | |
| 2012 | Leslie | Leslie | 2 episodes | |
| 2012 | 30 Rock | Pearline | Episode: "Governor Dunston" | |
| 2010 | Temple Grandin | Aunt Ann | Television film | |
| 2009 | Glenn Martin, DDS | Jackie Martin (voice) | Main role | |
| 2009 | Curb Your Enthusiasm | Bam Bam | Episode: "Funkhouser's Crazy Sister" | |
| 2008 | Good Behavior | Jackie West | Television film | |
| 2004 | The Wool Cap | Gloria | Television film | |
| 2003 | Six Feet Under | Carol Ward | 4 episodes | |
| 2003 | Odd Job Jack | Claudia Johnson | Episode: "Broke & Broker" | |
| 2002 | Dr. Katz, Professional Therapist | Catherine (voice) | Episode: "Bakery Ben" |
Show all 51 titles
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Bram & Alice | Ms. O'Connor | Episode: "Pilot" | |
| 2001 | Committed | Liz Larsen (voice) | Main role | |
| 2000 | Mad TV | Woman on Blind Date | Episode: "24" | |
| 1999 | Late Last Night | Shrink | Television film | |
| 1999 | Oh Baby | Roberta Hunter | Episode: "Discrimination" | |
| 1997 | The Outer Limits | Becka Paulson | ||
| 1997 | Hope | Muriel Macswain | Television film | |
| 1994 | Tales from the Crypt | Geraldine Ferrett | Episode: "Let the Punishment Fit the Crime" | |
| 1993 | The Hidden Room | Laurel Brody | Episode: "The First Battle" | |
| 1991 | Morton & Hayes | Amelia von Astor | Episode: "Daffy Dicks" | |
| 1991 | Married... with Children | Female Dog | Episode: "Look Who's Barking" | |
| 1990 | Dream On | Irma | ||
| 1989 | I, Martin Short, Goes Hollywood | Nancy Mae | Television special | |
| 1988 | The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley | Miss Malone (voice) | Main role | |
| 1987 | Trying Times | Rebecca | Episode: "Get a Job" | |
| 1986 | Really Weird Tales | Theresa Sharpe | Episode: "I'll Die Loving"; Also writer | |
| 1986 | Dave Thomas: The Incredible Time Travels of Henry Osgood | Marie Antoinette | Television film | |
| 1985 | The Last Polka | Lemon Twin | Television film | |
| 1985 | George Burns Comedy Week | Sally | Episode: "The Dynamite Girl" | |
| 1980 | You've Come a Long Way, Katie | Chris Dougherty | Miniseries | |
| 1980 | Easter Fever | Scarlett O'Hare (voice) | Television special | |
| 1979 | Intergalactic Thanksgiving | Ma Spademinder (voice) | Television short | |
| 1978 | Witch's Night Out | Malicious (voice) | Television special | |
| 1977 | Fit To Print | Television film | ||
| 1976 | The Rimshots | Maggie | Retooled as Custard Pie with a different cast | |
| 1975 | Coming Up Rosie | Marna Wallbacker | Main role |