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O'Hara's Six Siblings: The Unseen Force Behind Her Comedy
30 Jan
Summary
- Six siblings inspired Catherine O'Hara's renowned comedy career.
- Her brother introduced her to Gilda Radner, launching her path.
- Family humour was highly encouraged and integral to her upbringing.
Catherine O'Hara's celebrated career in comedy was significantly shaped by her six siblings, who instilled in her a lifelong love for humor. She often credited her family, including her parents, for inspiring her comedic sensibilities. O'Hara's journey into the entertainment industry was notably propelled when her brother introduced her to Gilda Radner, an original cast member of Saturday Night Live.
Radner played a crucial role in O'Hara's early career, introducing her to The Second City improv troupe in Toronto. It was here that she met many future collaborators, including Eugene Levy. O'Hara and her sister Mary Margaret even worked as waitresses at The Second City before O'Hara transitioned to comedy in 1974.
Her sister, Mary Margaret, also found success in the music industry as a singer-songwriter. Meanwhile, brothers Marc and Michael have also pursued careers in acting, writing, and producing. O'Hara frequently shared how her family's innate humor, her father's jokes, and her mother's storytelling and impressions, profoundly influenced her own comedic craft.
