About
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...
Known for
MGM ParadeSeries • 1955
Bringing Up BabyMovie • 1938
The Philadelphia StoryMovie • 1940
The African QueenMovie • 1952
The Lion in WinterMovie • 1968
Guess Who's Coming to DinnerMovie • 1967
On Golden PondMovie • 1981
Adam's RibMovie • 1949
Rooster CogburnMovie • 1975
That's Entertainment!Movie • 1974
That's Entertainment! IIIMovie • 1994
Suddenly, Last SummerMovie • 1959
Woman of the YearMovie • 1942
UndercurrentMovie • 1946
Little WomenMovie • 1933
Morning GloryMovie • 1933
Love AffairMovie • 1994
The RainmakerMovie • 1956
Desk SetMovie • 1957
SummertimeMovie • 1955
Keeper of the FlameMovie • 1943
HolidayMovie • 1938
That's Entertainment, Part IIMovie • 1976
Stage DoorMovie • 1937