
Catherine O'Hara
Born
1954-03-04
Place of birth
Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Died
2026-01-30
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 A...
Known for

Home Alone
Kate

Home Alone 2: Lost in New York
Kate

The Nightmare Before Christmas
Sally / Shock (voice)

Beetlejuice
Delia

The Last of Us
Gail

The Wild Robot
Pinktail (voice)

Lemony Snicket's A Series of Unfortunate Events
Justice Strauss

Elemental
Brook (voice)

Over the Hedge
Penny (voice)

Monster House
Mom (voice)

Chicken Little
Tina - Alien Mom (voice)

Frankenweenie
Mrs. Frankenstein / Weird Girl / Gym Teacher (voice)

Modern Family
Dr. Debra Radcliffe

Beetlejuice Beetlejuice
Delia

The Addams Family
Grandma Frump (voice)