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Catherine O'Hara

  • Birthplace: Toronto, Ontario, CA
  • Birthday: March 4, 1954

Known for her offbeat film and television performances, Catherine O'Hara established herself as a talented comedic actor who could ably handle dramatic roles as well. The Canadian actress eschewed college in favor of Toronto's Second City improvisational comedy troupe where she quickly replaced Gilda Radner after the latter jumped ship to "Saturday Night Live" (NBC, 1975- ). O'Hara more than filled Radner's shoes, stealing scenes from such accomplished comedians as Martin Short, Eugene Levy and John Candy. Hot off of &…more

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Career Milestones

  • 2011

    Nominated for the 2011 Screen Actors Guild Award for Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries ("Temple Grandin")

  • 2010

    Cast opposite Claire Danes in the biographical TV drama "Temple Grandin"; earned an Emmy (2010) nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie

  • 2010

    Co-starred opposite Ashton Kutcher and Katherine Heigl in the action/comedy "Killers"

  • 2010

    Nominated for the 2010 Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Miniseries or Movie ("Temple Grandin")

  • 2009

    Voiced Judith in Spike Jonze's live-action adaptation of Maurice Sendak's children's book, "Where the Wild Things Are"

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Awards

  • 2006

    National Board of Review Award: Best Supporting Actress

  • 2001

    American Comedy Award: Funniest Supporting Female in a Motion Picture

  • 1999

    Genie Award: Best Supporting Actress

  • 1981

    Emmy Award: Outstanding Writing in a Variety or Music Program

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