Catherine O’Hara is a Canadian actress and comedian best known for her character work in sketch comedy, mockumentaries, and family-friendly films. She first gained wide recognition as a cast member on SCTV in the early 1980s, where she honed a distinctive style of deadpan, expressive comedy. Her collaboration with director Tim Burton began with Beetlejuice (1988) and continued through several beloved films, including Ed Wood and Sleepy Hollow. O’Hara is widely regarded for her portrayal of maternal and eccentric roles, culminating in mainstream acclaim for playing across the universe as a warm, whimsical maternal figure.
