Katharine Hepburn
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Born:
May 12, 1907

Died:
Jun 29, 2003

Age: 96 Deceased

From:
Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Department:
Acting

Total Credits: 112

Avg Rating: 6.7

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Katharine Hepburn

Also known as: Katherine Hepburn, Kate Hepburn, Katie Hepburn, Кетрін Хепберн

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 Hen...

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