Katharine Hepburn

    Katharine Hepburn

    12. mai 1907 (119 aastat), Hartford, Connecticut, USA

    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 Henry Fonda and performed in plays written and directed by notable playwrights and directors. Her most successful film pairing was with Spencer Tracy, with whom she made multiple hit pictures. The last of their 9 films together was Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967), which was completed shortly before Tracy's death. Her many performances on the stage included plays by Shakespeare and Shaw, and a Broadway musical. She passed away from cardiac arrest on 29 June 2003 at her family home in Connecticut and since then, has been honored with several memorials.

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    Tony Awards plakat

    Tony Awards

    1956
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    The Mike Douglas Show

    1961
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    Great Performances

    1971
    The Dick Cavett Show plakat 6.8

    The Dick Cavett Show

    1968
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    Spécial cinéma

    1974
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    Intimate Portrait

    1993
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    The Oscars

    1953
    The Kennedy Center Honors plakat 7.4

    The Kennedy Center Honors

    1978
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    MGM Parade

    1955
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    Bringing Up Baby

    1938
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    The Trojan Women

    1971
    The Lion in Winter plakat 7.4

    The Lion in Winter

    1968

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