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Canadian actress, writer, and comedian, Catherine O'Hara gained recognition as one of the original cast members on the Canadian television sketch comedy show SCTV (1976). On the series, she impersonated the likes of Lucille Ball, Tammy Faye Bakker, Gilda Radner, Katharine Hepburn, and Brooke Shields. O'Hara stayed with the show for its entirety (...
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Catherine O'Hara is a comedic legend known for her performances in Beetlejuice, Home Alone, A Mighty Wind, and "Schitt's Creek." What other roles has she played?
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Actress (106 credits)
Actress (106 credits)
2019-2020
The Last Kids on Earth
(TV Series short)
Skaelka
Skaelka
- The Thrull of Victory
(2020)
... Skaelka (voice)
- The Zombie Parade
(2020)
... (voice)
- Bestiary Master
(2020)
... (voice)
- Jack the Slayer
(2020)
... (voice)
- Mall Quest
(2020)
... (voice)
2015-2020
Schitt's Creek
(TV Series)
Moira Rose
Moira Rose
- Happy Ending
(2020)
... Moira Rose
- Start Spreading the News
(2020)
... Moira Rose
- The Pitch
(2020)
... Moira Rose
- The Bachelor Party
(2020)
... Moira Rose
- Sunrise, Sunset
(2020)
... Moira Rose
2016-2018
Skylanders Academy
(TV Series short)
Kaossandra
Kaossandra
- Raiders of the Lost Arkus, Part 2
(2018)
... Kaossandra (voice)
- Raiders of the Lost Arkus, Part 1
(2018)
... Kaossandra (voice)
- Split
(2018)
... Kaossandra (voice)
- Off to the Races
(2018)
... Kaossandra (voice)
- Days of Future Crash
(2018)
... Kaossandra (voice)
2018
The Magic School Bus Rides Again
(TV Series)
Aunt Tennelli
Aunt Tennelli
- Ralphie and the Flying Tennellis
(2018)
... Aunt Tennelli (voice)
2017-2018
A Series of Unfortunate Events
(TV Series)
Dr. Orwell
Dr. Orwell
- The Carnivorous Carnival: Part One
(2018)
... Dr. Orwell
- The Miserable Mill: Part One
(2017)
... Dr. Orwell
- The Miserable Mill: Part Two
(2017)
... Dr. Orwell
- The Wide Window: Part Two
(2017)
... Dr. Orwell (uncredited)
2016
Harvey Beaks
(TV Series short)
Miley
Miley
- The New Bugaboo/The Case of the Missing Pancake
(2016)
... Miley (voice)
2015
Modern Family
(TV Series)
Dr. Debra Radcliffe
Dr. Debra Radcliffe
- Clean Out Your Junk Drawer
(2015)
... Dr. Debra Radcliffe
2015
What Lives Inside
(TV Mini-Series)
Sarah Delaney
Sarah Delaney
- Episode #1.4
(2015)
... Sarah Delaney
- Episode #1.3
(2015)
... Sarah Delaney
- Episode #1.2
(2015)
... Sarah Delaney
- Episode #1.1
(2015)
... Sarah Delaney
2013
The Greatest Event in Television History
(TV Series)
Muriel Rush
Muriel Rush
- Too Close for Comfort
(2013)
... Muriel Rush
2012
Leslie
(TV Series)
Leslie
Leslie
- New York, 1995 Part II
(2012)
... Leslie
- New York, 1995 Part I
(2012)
... Leslie
2009-2011
Glenn Martin DDS
(TV Series)
Jackie Martin
Jackie Martin
- Heist
(2011)
... Jackie Martin (voice)
- Date with Destiny
(2011)
... Jackie Martin (voice)
- Videogame Wizard
(2011)
... Jackie Martin (voice)
- Windfall
(2011)
... Jackie Martin (voice)
- Glenn and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
(2011)
... Jackie Martin (voice)
2003-2005
Six Feet Under
(TV Series)
Carol Ward
Carol Ward
- A Coat of White Primer
(2005)
... Carol Ward
- The Eye Inside
(2003)
... Carol Ward
- You Never Know
(2003)
... Carol Ward
- Perfect Circles
(2003)
... Carol Ward
2001
Committed
(TV Series)
Liz Larsen
Liz Larsen
- Time Waits for No Mom
(2001)
... Liz Larsen (voice)
- Liz's Choice
(2001)
... Liz Larsen (voice)
1997
The Outer Limits
(TV Series)
Becka Paulson
Becka Paulson
- The Revelations of 'Becka Paulson
(1997)
... Becka Paulson
1994
Tales from the Crypt
(TV Series)
Geraldine Ferrett
Geraldine Ferrett
- Let the Punishment Fit the Crime
(1994)
... Geraldine Ferrett
1991
Morton & Hayes
(TV Series)
Mimi Von Astor / Amelia Von Astor
Mimi Von Astor / Amelia Von Astor
- Daffy Dicks
(1991)
... Mimi Von Astor / Amelia Von Astor
1988
The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley
(TV Series)
Miss Malone
Miss Malone
- The Irving Who Came to Dinner
(1988)
... Miss Malone (voice)
- Eddy, We Hardly Knew Ye
(1988)
... Miss Malone (voice)
- Eyewitness Ed
(1988)
... Miss Malone (voice)
- Blowin' in the Wind
(1988)
... Miss Malone (voice)
- Driver Ed
(1988)
... Miss Malone (voice)
1983-1984
SCTV Channel
(TV Series)
Lola Heatherton / Melissa Humphries / Essie / ...
Lola Heatherton / Melissa Humphries / Essie / ...
- Pledge Week/The Steve Bashekis Story
(1984)
... Lola Heatherton
- Allenscam
(1984)
... Melissa Humphries
- Stars in One: Bob Hope/Happy Hour
(1984)
... Essie
- Date Debate, The/Scary Previews
(1984)
... Clotta White
- It's a Wonderful Film
(1983)
... Various
1984
The New Show
(TV Series)
Various / Julie Andrews / Kathy Lee Crosby
Various / Julie Andrews / Kathy Lee Crosby
- Episode #1.6
(1984)
... Various / Julie Andrews
- Episode #1.5
(1984)
... Various
- Episode #1.3
(1984)
... Various
- Episode #1.1
(1984)
... Various / Kathy Lee Crosby
1981-1983
SCTV Network
(TV Series)
Various / Late Woman / Lola Heatherton
Various / Late Woman / Lola Heatherton
- Midnight Cowboy II
(1983)
... Late Woman
- Christmas 1982
(1982)
... Various
- Days of the Week, The/Street Beef
(1982)
... Various
- Rome, Italian Style
(1982)
... Various
- Battle of the PBS Stars
(1982)
... Various
1980
You've Come a Long Way, Katie
(TV Mini-Series)
- The Bottom Line
(1980)
- A Month on the Moon
(1980)
- Madder Music
(1980)
1976-1979
SCTV
(TV Series)
Various / Lola Heatherton / Liv Ullman / ...
Various / Lola Heatherton / Liv Ullman / ...
- The Flaming Turkey
(1979)
... Various
- Relaxing with Raoul/Dining with LaRue
(1979)
... Various
- Consumer Action Line
(1979)
... Various
- Pipeline
(1979)
... Various
- SCTV Disco
(1979)
... Various
1975
The Wayne & Shuster Show
(TV Series)
Various
Various
- 1975 Show #2
(1975)
... Various (as Cathy O'Hara)
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Writer (8 credits)
Writer (8 credits)
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Soundtrack (7 credits)
Soundtrack (7 credits)
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Director (2 credits)
Director (2 credits)
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Thanks (3 credits)
Thanks (3 credits)
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Self (93 credits)
Self (93 credits)
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Archive footage (17 credits)
Archive footage (17 credits)
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Performed "Sally's Song" from The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) in a segment of "Danny Elfman's Music from the Films of Tim Burton" held at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. John Mauceri conducted the Hollywood Symphony & Page L.A. Choir. See more »Alternate Names:
Mitch & Mickey | Cathy O'HaraHeight:
5' 4" (1.63 m)
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I never went to the prom or anything. I got asked by a couple of weird guys, but no one I wanted to show up at a formal with. Mostly I thought about being an actress. I wasn't conscious of wanting to be a comic actress. I wasn't really funny or anything, and I didn't think about it. It wasn't supposed to be ladylike for a girl to joke. To this day, I've found that it doesn't matter what a guy ... See more »Trademark:
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