Katharine Hepburn
| Born | May 12, 1907 |
| Hometown | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Height | 5'8" (1.72m) |
| Spouse | Ludlow Ogden Smith |
| Partner | Spencer Tracy, Howard Hughes |
| Parents | Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | One Christmas | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | The Man Upstairs (1992 film) | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress | Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry | Nominated |
| 1982 | Golden Globe | Best Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - Drama | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Nominated |
| 1982 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Winner |
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Although seven of the last 10 Best Actress Oscar recipients boast over 80 minutes of screen time apiece, the academy has not always favored such lengthy lead female roles. Indeed, over the course of 96 years, only 27 winners have exceeded that amount, while 45 have landed below the one-hour mark. Scroll through our photo …
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