The Marvelously Multifaceted Comedic Career of the Late, Great Catherine O’Hara

The Back Focus took a detailed look at the magnificently multifaceted comedic career of the late, great Catherine O’Hara. In two separate videos, the narrator discussed O’Hara’s beginnings, her incredible sense of timing, her beautiful voice, and her natural ability not only to embody each role but also to bring nuance and emotion to each character she played throughout the decades.

Whether you know her as Kate McCallister in Home Alone, Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas, Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, or Moira Rose in Schitt’s Creek, Catherine O’Hara had a career unlike anyone else.

How Catherine O’Hara Became a Comedy Icon — Part 2

Tribute to Catherine O’Hara at the 2026 Actor’s Awards

Lori Dorn
Lori Dorn

Lori is a Laughing Squid Contributing Editor based in New York City who has been writing blog posts for over a decade. She also enjoys making jewelry, playing guitar, taking photos and mixing craft cocktails.