Funny, tender, goofy – Catherine O'Hara lit up the screen every time she showed up
- Written by Ben McCann, Associate Professor of French Studies, Adelaide University
Catherine O’Hara, the beloved actor and comedian who has died aged 71, occupied that rare position in contemporary screen culture: a comic actor, a cult figure and a mainstream star.
Her work spanned more than 50 years, from improv sketch comedy to Hollywood features and off-beat TV classics.
She was celebrated for her unmatched comic timing...
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