Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

1907-05-12

Biography

Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress of film, stage, and television. A recipient of a record four Academy Awards and an Emmy Award, she was ranked as the greatest female star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute. She was best known for her sophisticated, headstrong and outspoken screen persona that she cultivated through roles in a variety of film genres — from screwball comedies to literary dramas. Apart from her acclaimed acting and distinctive voice, her impact extended to fashion as well as she helped make wearing pants more socially acceptable for women. Throughout her six-decade career, Hepburn's work in stage, film, and television brought her much acclaim — including twelve Academy Award nominations, six Emmy Award nominations, eight Golden Globe Award nominations, and two Tony Award nominations. She co-starred with screen legends like Cary Grant, Humphrey Bogart, John Wayne, Laurence Olivier and Henry Fonda and performed in plays written and directed by notable playwrights and directors. Her most successful film pairing was with Spencer Tracy, with whom she made multiple hit pictures. The last of their 9 films together was Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), which was completed shortly before Tracy's death. Her many performances on the stage included plays by Shakespeare and Shaw, and a Broadway musical. She passed away from cardiac arrest on 29 June 2003 at her family home in Connecticut and since then, has been honored with several memorials.

Also appears in

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner

7.6

The African Queen

The African Queen

7.3

The Lion in Winter

The Lion in Winter

7.4

The Philadelphia Story

The Philadelphia Story

7.6

Bringing Up Baby

Bringing Up Baby

7.5

Love Affair

Love Affair

5.4

Suddenly, Last Summer

Suddenly, Last Summer

7.3

Sylvia Scarlett

Sylvia Scarlett

6.3

On Golden Pond

On Golden Pond

7.2

Adam’s Rib

Adam’s Rib

7.1

Rooster Cogburn

Rooster Cogburn

6.4

The Rainmaker

The Rainmaker

6.6

Stage Door

Stage Door

6.9

Woman of the Year

Woman of the Year

6.9

Holiday

Holiday

7.3

Little Women

Little Women

6.7

Morning Glory

Morning Glory

6.0

Summertime

Summertime

6.8

Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood

Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood

5.6

Undercurrent

Undercurrent

5.8