Katharine Hepburn | |
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Born | Katharine Houghton Hepburn May 12, 1907 |
Died | June 29, 2003 Fenwick, Connecticut, U.S. | (aged 96)
Alma mater | Bryn Mawr College |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1928–1994 |
Spouse(s) | Ludlow Ogden Smith (m. 1928; div. 1934) |
Partner(s) | Spencer Tracy (1941–1967, his death) |
Relatives | See Houghton family |
Awards | Full list |
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress. Her career lasted 66 years. She is thought of as one of the top screen actresses in movie history. She was nominated for 12 Academy Awards, winning four.
Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut and went to Bryn Mawr College. She got her degree in 1928 and started on Broadway that same year.