Katharine Hepburn was a renowned American actress, born on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Connecticut. She is celebrated for her distinctive voice and strong-willed characters, which made her a prominent figure in Hollywood. Hepburn's career spanned over six decades, during which she received four Academy Awards for Best Actress, a record that remains unmatched. Among her notable films are the screwball comedy "Bringing Up Baby," where she showcased her comedic talent, and "The African Queen," a classic adventure film that further solidified her status as a leading actress. In her later years, she starred in "On Golden Pond," a poignant drama that earned her critical acclaim and showcased her enduring talent. Hepburn passed away on June 29, 2003, leaving behind a legacy as one of the greatest actresses in cinema history.
Personal Info
Profession
Actress
Gender
Female
Birthday
May 12, 1907
Died
June 29, 2003
(at 96 years old)
Place of Birth
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
Popularity
1.1
Available Movies
9 released
Katharine Hepburn
Actress
Hartford, Connecticut, USA
6
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Awards & Nominations
View All AwardsMajor awards verified (Oscars)
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Wins
8
Nominations
4x Oscar
Oscars
4
8 nom.
Complete Award Details 15 Major
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Wins
11
Nominations
Oscar
4
12 nom.
Other
8
2 nom.
BAFTA
1
0 nom.
Emmy
1
0 nom.
David di Donatello
1
0 nom.
Cannes
1
0 nom.
SAG
1
0 nom.
| Year | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Academy Award for Best Actress On Golden Pond | |
| 1969 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Lion in Winter | |
| 1968 | Academy Award for Best Actress Guess Who's Coming to Dinner | |
| 1963 | Academy Award for Best Actress Long Day's Journey into Night | |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Actress Suddenly, Last Summer | |
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Rainmaker | |
| 1956 | Academy Award for Best Actress Summertime | |
| 1952 | Academy Award for Best Actress The African Queen | |
| 1943 | Academy Award for Best Actress Woman of the Year | |
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Philadelphia Story | |
| 1936 | Academy Award for Best Actress Alice Adams | |
| 1934 | Academy Award for Best Actress Morning Glory | |
| - | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role | |
| - | Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress | |
| - | Academy Award for Best Actress Morning Glory | |
| 1994 | Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame | |
| 1985 | CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award | |
| 1982 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play | |
| 1974 | Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year | |
| 1970 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical | |
| 1958 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year | |
| - | Emmy Award | |
| - | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress | |
| - | Volpi Cup for Best Actress | |
| - | Kennedy Center Honors | |
| - | Actor Awards | |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame | |
| - | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1982 | Academy Award for Best Actress On Golden Pond |
| 1969 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Lion in Winter |
| 1968 | Academy Award for Best Actress Guess Who's Coming to Dinner |
| 1934 | Academy Award for Best Actress Morning Glory |
| - | BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role |
| - | Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress |
| 1994 | Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame |
| 1985 | CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award |
| 1974 | Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year |
| 1958 | Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year |
| - | Emmy Award |
| - | David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress |
| - | Volpi Cup for Best Actress |
| - | Kennedy Center Honors |
| - | Actor Awards |
| - | star on Hollywood Walk of Fame |
| - | Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award |
| Year | Award |
|---|---|
| 1963 | Academy Award for Best Actress Long Day's Journey into Night |
| 1960 | Academy Award for Best Actress Suddenly, Last Summer |
| 1957 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Rainmaker |
| 1956 | Academy Award for Best Actress Summertime |
| 1952 | Academy Award for Best Actress The African Queen |
| 1943 | Academy Award for Best Actress Woman of the Year |
| 1941 | Academy Award for Best Actress The Philadelphia Story |
| 1936 | Academy Award for Best Actress Alice Adams |
| - | Academy Award for Best Actress Morning Glory |
| 1982 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Play |
| 1970 | Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical |
| Year | Festival | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Oscars | Best Actress | On Golden Pond | Winner |
| 1969 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Lion in Winter | Winner |
| 1968 | Oscars | Best Actress | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner | Winner |
| 1963 | Oscars | Best Actress | Long Day's Journey into Night | Nominated |
| 1960 | Oscars | Best Actress | Suddenly, Last Summer | Nominated |
| 1957 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Rainmaker | Nominated |
| 1956 | Oscars | Best Actress | Summertime | Nominated |
| 1952 | Oscars | Best Actress | The African Queen | Nominated |
| 1943 | Oscars | Best Actress | Woman of the Year | Nominated |
| 1941 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Philadelphia Story | Nominated |
| 1936 | Oscars | Best Actress | Alice Adams | Nominated |
| 1934 | Oscars | Best Actress | Morning Glory | Winner |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Oscars | Best Actress | On Golden Pond |
| 1969 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Lion in Winter |
| 1968 | Oscars | Best Actress | Guess Who's Coming to Dinner |
| 1934 | Oscars | Best Actress | Morning Glory |
| Year | Festival | Award | For |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Oscars | Best Actress | Long Day's Journey into Night |
| 1960 | Oscars | Best Actress | Suddenly, Last Summer |
| 1957 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Rainmaker |
| 1956 | Oscars | Best Actress | Summertime |
| 1952 | Oscars | Best Actress | The African Queen |
| 1943 | Oscars | Best Actress | Woman of the Year |
| 1941 | Oscars | Best Actress | The Philadelphia Story |
| 1936 | Oscars | Best Actress | Alice Adams |
Award details source: Wikidata
About Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn was born on 12 May 1907 in Hartford, Connecticut, USA. Katharine Hepburn passed away on 29 June 2003 at the age of 96. Winner of Oscar. We have 9 films with Katharine Hepburn available. Among Katharine Hepburn's most popular films: The African Queen, The Philadelphia Story, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, On Golden Pond, The Lion in Winter.
Best Known Films of Katharine Hepburn
Career Statistics - Katharine Hepburn
9
Total Credits
49
Years Active
1933 - 1981
7.5
Avg. Movie Rating
1.1
Popularity Score
Role Breakdown
Actor
9 films
Top Genres
Drama (7)
Romance (7)
Comedy (3)
History (1)
Adventure (1)
Frequent Co-Stars of Katharine Hepburn
Best Movies with Katharine Hepburn
A curated selection of their most acclaimed roles.
Katharine Hepburn has 9 films released between 1933 and 1981.
