Second City

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O'Hara was born in Toronto in 1954, where she joined the legendary comedy theater Second City, alongside Eugene Levy, with whom she would collaborate throughout her career, including on the smash TV series "Schitt's Creek."

From Barron's • Jan. 30, 2026

The Toronto-born actress got her foot in the door as a waitress at the Toronto Second City theatre franchise in the 1970s, before auditioning for a role with the famed acting troupe.

From BBC • Jan. 30, 2026

As Mr. Myers charts Candy’s path from the Second City comedy troupe to Hollywood, we learn that the actor developed a work ethic to fund his high standard of living.

From The Wall Street Journal • Oct. 17, 2025

Nerves aside, its clear that Kind, who began his comedy career pushing for unconventional laughs as a member of Chicago’s Second City, enjoys the unexpected comedic thrills “Everybody’s Live” provides.

From Los Angeles Times • May 28, 2025

London having yielded its quota, the "Second City" may be again drawn upon.

From Children's Rhymes, Children's Games, Children's Songs, Children's Stories A Book for Bairns and Big Folk by Ford, Robert