Catherine O'Hara

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. When was Catherine O'Hara born?March 4, 1954
2. Where was Catherine O'Hara born?Toronto, Ontario, Canada
3. Who is Catherine O'Hara?She is a funny actress who acts in movies and TV shows. She is known for making many different characters.
4. Where did she start her career?She started on a comedy show called Second City Television, or SCTV, where she learned to make funny characters.

Sketch Comedy: A short, humorous scene or play, often performed as part of a larger show.
Mockumentary: A fictional film or television program presented in the style of a documentary.
Character Actor: An actor who specializes in playing distinctive, often eccentric or supporting roles.
Career Resurgence: A period of renewed popularity and success in an artist's career.