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Catherine O'Hara

Performer
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Catherine O'Hara

Performer
Birthday

March 4, 1954

Birthplace

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Date of Passing

January 30, 2026

Catherine O’Hara was a beloved Emmy Award-winning actor, writer, and producer. She was an original writer and performer on SCTV, aka SCTV Network. O'Hara's body of work in television included her performances as Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek, Patty Leigh in The Studio, as well as guest star appearances on numerous TV series such as 30 Rock, Married...with Children, and Modern Family.

O'Hara was also a prolific voice actor whose work in television can be heard in The Completely Mental Misadventures of Ed Grimley, Central Park, and Glenn Martin, DDS.

O'Hara gave iconic performances in many feature films. She can be seen as Kate McCallister, Kevin’s (Macaulay Culkin) mother, in Home Alone and Home Alone 2: Lost in New York. She can also be seen in After Hours, Beetlejuice, and Dick Tracy.

She also appeared in many of Christopher Guest's films, such as For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind, and Best in Show. O'Hara can also be heard in many animated feature films, including "The Nightmare Before Christmas," "The Wild Robot," and "Frankenweenie."

10 Nominations
2 Emmys
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Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Comedy Series - 2025
Catherine O'Hara, as Patty Leigh
Apple TV+
Lionsgate Television in association with Apple
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Nominee
Outstanding Guest Actress In A Drama Series - 2025
Catherine O'Hara, as Gail
Future Days
HBO Max
HBO in association with Sony Pictures Television, PlayStation Productions, Word Games, The Mighty Mint, and Naughty Dog
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Winner
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2020
Catherine O'Hara, as Moira Rose
Pop TV
Not A Real Company Productions, Inc.
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Nominee
Outstanding Lead Actress In A Comedy Series - 2019
Catherine O'Hara, as Moira Rose
Pop TV
Not A Real Company Productions, Inc.
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Nominee
Outstanding Supporting Actress In A Miniseries Or Movie - 2010
Catherine O'Hara, as Aunt Ann
HBO
A Ruby Films, Gerson Saines Production in association with HBO Films
71st Emmy Awards: Backstage LIVE! with Catherine O'Hara
71st Nominees: Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
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