Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

American actress (1907–2003)
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was an American actress in film, stage, and television. Her career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned over 60 years.Wikipedia
BornMay 12, 1907
HometownHartford, Connecticut, United States
Net worth$30 million
Height5'8" (1.72m)
SpouseLudlow Ogden Smith (m 1928 - 1934)
PartnerSpencer Tracy (1941 - 1967) , Howard Hughes (1937 - 1938)
ParentsKatharine Martha Houghton Hepburn , Thomas Norval Hepburn
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Top Stories

The Oscars have finally realised that age is no barrier

  • Age – in an industry that places such a premium on gilded youth – proved no barrier at this year’s Oscars to a historic set of victories. For the first time since 1982, every one of Sunday night’s winning actors was over 50 years old: Michelle Yeoh (60), Brendan Fraser (54), Ke Huy Quan (51) and Jamie Lee Curtis (64).

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Does Sam Waterston Ever Get Starstruck? Yes, If Katharine Hepburn Or Robert Redford Is Involved

In part two of his interview with Stephen, "Law & Order" star Sam Waterston shares stories about meeting and working with mega-stars like Katharine Hepburn and Robert Redford, both of whom left him temporarily starstruck. Check out Sam Waterston in NBC's reboot of the original "Law & Order." #Colbert #LawAndOrder #SamWaterston
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MOVIES & TV SHOWS

Olly, Olly, Oxen Free
Olly, Olly, Oxen Free
G
1h 23min
1978
A Delicate Balance
A Delicate Balance
PG
2h 12min
1973
Rooster Cogburn
Rooster Cogburn
PG
1h 47min
1975
Suddenly, Last Summer
Suddenly, Last Summer
1h 54min
1959
Without Love
Without Love
1h 51min
1945
Dragon Seed
Dragon Seed
2h 25min
1944
Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame
1h 40min
1976
One Christmas
One Christmas
1h 36min
1994
Love Affair
Love Affair
PG-13
1h 48min
1994
The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
1h 37min
1992
Laura Lansing Slept Here
Laura Lansing Slept Here
1h 35min
1988
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
1h 40min
1986
The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley
The Ultimate Solution of Grace Quigley
PG
1h 42min
1976
On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
PG
1h 49min
1981
The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green
1h 40min
1979
Love Among the Ruins
Love Among the Ruins
1h 40min
1975
The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
1h 40min
1973
The Trojan Women
The Trojan Women
GP
1h 45min
1971
The Madwoman of Chaillot
The Madwoman of Chaillot
G
2h 12min
1969
The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
PG
2h 12min
1968
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
1h 48min
1967
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Long Day's Journey Into Night
2h 16min
1962
Desk Set
Desk Set
1h 43min
1957
The Iron Petticoat
The Iron Petticoat
1h 30min
1957
The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
2h 1min
1956
Summertime
Summertime
1h 39min
1955

AWARDS

YearAssociationsCategoryWorkResult
1995Screen Actors Guild AwardsOutstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or MiniseriesOne ChristmasNominated
1993Golden GlobeBest Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture MadeThe Man Upstairs (1992 film)Nominated
1986Emmy (Primetime)Outstanding Lead ActressMrs. Delafield Wants to MarryNominated
1982Academy AwardActress in a Leading RoleOn Golden Pond (1981 film)Winner
1982Golden GlobeBest Performance By an Actress in a Motion Picture - DramaOn Golden Pond (1981 film)Nominated