Episode 46: Catherine O’Hara’s Comedic Legacy | Why We Loved Her Characters

Today would have been Catherine O’Hara’s 72nd birthday, and she was just posthumously honoured at the Actors Awards for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Comedy. So what made her characters so unforgettable? In this episode of Culture Alchemy, I sit down with Toronto improviser and actor Nicole Passmore to unpack Catherine O’Hara’s comedic legacy — from her legendary character work to the surprising generosity at the heart of her comedy. 🎭 Why her characters never felt cruel 🎭 The craft behind larger-than-life roles like Moira Rose 🎭 What comedians can learn from her today If you love Schitt’s Creek, great character comedy, or Canadian comedy, this one’s for you.