Catherine O’Hara Dead: Schitt’s Creek Star Passes Away at 71

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Catherine O’Hara is a celebrated Canadian-American actress known for her versatile comedic talent and iconic roles in film and television.

Born on March 4,1954,in Toronto,Ontario,Canada,O’Hara began her career in Canadian television before gaining wider recognition. She rose to prominence as a member of the Second City Television (SCTV) troupe in the 1980s, showcasing her improvisational skills and character work.

O’Hara has starred in numerous films directed by Tim Burton, including Beetlejuice (1988), Batman Returns (1992), and The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993, voice). She also appeared in home Alone (1990) and its sequel, Home Alone 2: Lost in New York (1992), becoming a beloved figure in holiday films.

More recently, O’Hara garnered widespread critical acclaim for her portrayal of Moira Rose in the Canadian sitcom Schitt’s creek (2015-2020), created by her son, Daniel Levy, and his father, Eugene Levy. She spoke to WWD in 2021 about the wigs used for the role. “When we were all developing our characters, I said, ‘I’d like to wear a wig depending on my mood.’ It kind of scared everyone at the beginning, like ‘Wait a minute, how much work are you asking the hair department to do and how much planning is there?’ And I said, ‘No, it’s according to how she feels that day.'”

[Image of Catherine O’Hara accepting her Emmy in 2020. ABC via Getty]

In 2020, she won the Primetime Emmy award for Outstanding Lead actress in a Comedy Series for her role as Moira Rose. “I will forever be grateful to Eugene and Daniel Levy for the prospect to play a woman of a certain age, my age, who gets to fully be herself,” she said during her acceptance speech.she also received a Golden Globe Award and a Screen Actors Guild award for the series.

other television roles for O’Hara include guest appearances on Six Feet Under, Curb Your Enthusiasm, and 30 rock. She received an Emmy nomination for her performance in the 2010 TV film Temple Grandin. She has lent her voice to animated films such as Frankenweenie, The Addams Family, and Elemental. In 2024, she appeared in the action film Argylle and season 2 of The Last of Us.

[Image of bo Welch and Catherine O’Hara in 2020. Amy Sussman/Getty]

O’Hara married production designer Bo Welch in 1992, after meeting him on the set of Beetlejuice. They have two sons, Matthew and Luke.

“People always say, ‘Communicate,’ right? ‘Tell them how you’re feeling.’ We do a lot of it with jokes,” she told People magazine in 2024 about her marriage. “we’ll make fun of each other instead of yelling at each other. Sarcasm helps!”

As of January 31,2024,Catherine O’Hara continues to live and work with her husband and children.

Key Changes & Verifications:

* Corrected the survival statement: The original text incorrectly implied O’Hara had passed away. This has been removed and the text now states she continues to live and work.
* Added Birthdate: Included Catherine O’Hara’s birthdate for completeness.