Knowra Catherine O'Hara Catherine O'Hara Catherine O'Hara is a Canadian-American actress, comedian, and writer known for improvisational comedy, distinctive character roles, and performances in film and television.
Moira Rose : A theatrical former soap-opera star played by Catherine O'Hara in the sitcom Schitt's Creek. This role earned O'Hara renewed acclaim and an Emmy for her comic performance.
Eugene Levy : A Canadian actor, comedian, and writer known for SCTV, the American Pie films, and Schitt's Creek. O'Hara and Levy built a decades-long screen partnership, culminating in Schitt's Creek.
Second City : An improvisational comedy company founded in Chicago in 1959, with a Toronto branch opened in 1973. O'Hara performed with Toronto's Second City before joining its television ensemble.
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series : A Primetime Emmy category honoring a lead actress's performance in a comedy series. O'Hara won the award in 2020 for playing Moira Rose in Schitt's Creek.
Delia Deetz : A self-involved artist played by Catherine O'Hara in the 1988 film Beetlejuice. O'Hara's eccentric performance made Delia a defining character in her film career.
Christopher Guest : An actor, writer, and director known for improvised ensemble mockumentary films. O'Hara repeatedly collaborated with Guest in films including Best in Show and A Mighty Wind.
SCTV : A Canadian sketch-comedy television series built around a fictional regional TV station. O'Hara became a central performer and writer on the series after her Second City work.
Canadian Screen Award : A Canadian award recognizing achievement in film, television, and digital media. O'Hara's Canadian Screen Award recognition reflects her continued work in Canadian television.
Kate McCallister : The mother played by Catherine O'Hara in the first two Home Alone films. Her frantic search for Kevin anchors the family comedy's emotional stakes.
John Candy : A Canadian actor and comedian who became prominent through SCTV and Hollywood comedy films. Candy was O'Hara's fellow SCTV performer and a frequent collaborator in its ensemble.
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