Catherine O’Hara appears posthumously in Martin Short documentary on Netflix

Catherine O’Hara features in Martin Short documentary trailer using archival footage ahead of Netflix release

Catherine O’Hara will appear posthumously in the upcoming Netflix documentary Marty, Life is Short, which focuses on the life and career of comedian Martin Short. The film is set to premiere on May 12 and will feature archival footage capturing moments from Short’s personal and professional journey.

O’Hara, known for her work in Schitt’s Creek, appears in previously recorded material included in the documentary. The two performers first met in the early 1970s during Toronto’s improv scene and maintained a longstanding professional relationship.

In footage shown in the trailer, O’Hara comments on Short’s improvisational skills, saying, “I feel like he could improvise to eternity. Couldn't he?” Another clip features an exchange between the pair, where Short tells her, “I loved you in 'Home Alone!' You were wonderful!” prompting laughter.

The documentary is described as incorporating “beautiful, intimate, never-before-seen” footage to explore Short’s career and personal experiences, including themes of grief. In one segment, Short reflects on life events, stating, “In life, sometimes you hit a green light. And sometimes, for no reason, it's red.”

The project also references recent personal loss in Short’s life. His daughter, Katherine Hartley Short, died in February at the age of 42. The documentary addresses the impact of such experiences as part of its narrative.

O’Hara died on January 30 at the age of 71. Her cause of death was recorded as a pulmonary embolism, with rectal cancer listed as an underlying condition.

Marty, Life is Short is expected to present a retrospective of Short’s work and relationships through archival material, including contributions from collaborators such as O’Hara.