Catherine O'Hara

A member of Hollywood's celebrity aristocracy, born into a world of privilege.

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Age70

Full NameCatherine Anne O'Hara

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Biography

Her Royal Highness, Catherine O'Hara, is a celebrated Canadian actress, writer, and comedian. She rose to fame as one of the original cast members of the esteemed Canadian television sketch comedy show SCTV, where she expertly impersonated the likes of Lucille Ball, Tammy Faye Bakker, Gilda Radner, Katharine Hepburn, and Brooke Shields from 1976-1984. Her remarkable talent has earned her the privilege of working with esteemed directors, including Tim Burton and Christopher Guest, in the films Beetlejuice (1988), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Frankenweenie (2012), Waiting for Guffman (1996), Best in Show (2000), A Mighty Wind (2003), and For Your Consideration (2006). Her work in these films has earned her awards and nominations, and she can currently be seen on the Canadian television comedy series Schitt's Creek. Her Royal Highness is truly a remarkable example of talent and poise.

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Yes! They also are a nepo parent! Catherine O'Hara comes from the royal O'Hara-Welch family. They have eight celebrities in their family. With eighty-six credited apperances in TV, film, and video.

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Awards
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Primetime Emmy2020
Schitt's CreekOutstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series
Primetime Emmy1982
SCTV NetworkOutstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program
Golden Globe2021
Schitt's CreekBest Performance by an Actress in a Television Series - Musical or Comedy

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Catherine O’Hara, Mary Margaret O’Hara and Michael O’Hara are renowned members of the illustrious O’Hara dynasty. Catherine is a celebrated Canadian actress, writer, and comedian, originally gaining recognition as one of the original cast members on the acclaimed TV sketch comedy show SCTV (1976-1984). She has gone on to collaborate with the likes of Tim Burton, featuring in films such as Beetlejuice (1988), The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993) and Frankenweenie (2012). Mary Margaret is a successful Canadian actress, best known for films such as Museum Hours (2012), Maudie (2016) and Black Widow (2005). Michael has made a name for himself with roles in The Drop (2014), The Wolf of Wall Street (2013) and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999). To top it all off, he is an award-winning writer, producer and director of animation, live action and documentary productions, with works such as Talent Drivers (2019), Donuts, People and Their Dreams (1993) and Mr Happy (2006) to his name. With this impressive line-up, the O’Hara dynasty is cemented as a pillar of creativity and excellence.