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5 Facts about Catherine O’Hara from ‘Who Wants to Be a Millionaire’

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Catherine O’Hara will take her chance at winning some big cash on the newest episode of ABC’s “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

Let’s find out more about her!

1. She’s originally from Canada. O’Hara was born in Etobicoke, Ontario on March 4, 1954.

2. She gained recognition primarily for being an original cast member on SCTV, a Canadian sketch comedy show- like SNL for Canada.

3. She is well known for her role as Kate McCallister, the forgetful mother of Kevin in Home Alone and its sequel.

Catherine O'Hara as Kate McAllister in Home Alone
Catherine O’Hara as Kate McAllister in Home Alone

4. She has appeared in many Tim Burton films. She plays Delia Deetz in Beetlejuice, Sally in The Nightmare Before Christmas, and Susan Frankenstein in Frankenweenie.

In defense of Beetlejuice's Delia Deetz

5. She has lately been starring as Moira Rose on ‘Schitt’s Creek.’ She won an Emmy Award for the Best Performance by an Actress in a Continuing Leading Comedic Role for this role.

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Tune into ‘Who Wants to be a Millionaire’ Wednesdays on ABC.

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