Catherine Anne
Catherine Anne O'Hara, OC was born on March 4, 1954. She is a comedian, actress, and writer. O'Hara has been awarded a variety of awards that include the Genie Award (a Golden Globe Award) and two Screen Actors Guild Awards and two Primetime Emmy Awards. In addition, O'Hara was awarded six Canadian Screen Awards. In 2018, O'Hara was appointed an Officer of Canada. In 2020 , she was presented with the Governor General’s Performing Arts Performing Arts Artistic Achievement Award. O'Hara became famous as an actress as a member in 1974 of The Second City, an comedy troupe that was based in Toronto. Together with John Candy, O'Hara was part of the main cast for the sitcom Coming Up Rosie (1975-1978). O'Hara joined Candy in the sketch comedy show Second City Television (1976-1984). She won the attention of critics both for her writing abilities and acting and was awarded the Primetime Emmy Award, 1981 for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series. O'Hara was appointed to the Second City artistic advisory board in 2022. She was joined by Steve Carell, Dwayne Colbert and Tina Fey.




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