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Katharine Hepburn - Big Oscar Winner
Super Star & Award Winner
Katharine Hepburn was a unique,
distinctive New England accented actress, with astounding staying
power. Her defining role was in THE
PHILADELPHIA STORY. Notable films include: BRINGING
UP BABY, ADAM'S
RIB, WOMAN OF THE YEAR, THE
AFRICAN QUEEN, THE
LION IN WINTER, GUESS
WHO'S COMING TO DINNER ?, and ON
GOLDEN POND.
While never pretty, Katharine Hepburn's
regal handsomeness, erect posture, and perfect diction, won and
kept millions of fans around the world, and holds the record for
most number of Oscars won.
Katharine Hepburn's last film was
LOVE AFFAIR with Warren Beatty. More
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1932/33: MORNING GLORY
(Drama - NR)
Katharine Hepburn received her first oscar for
playing Eve Lovelace, a young, determined stage-struck
girl, in New York City, who wants to become the "finest
actress in the world".
This film was based on Zoe Akins' play.
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Katharine Hepburn 1967 Best Actress
GUESS
WHO'S COMING TO DINNER
(Drama - NR)
Katharine Hepburn was awarded the Best Actress Oscar for
her performance as the liberal-thinking parent whose daughter
announces her plans to marry a distinguished black man.
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Katharine Hepburn 1968 Best Actress
THE
LION IN WINTER
(Drama - PG)
Katharine Hepburn won her third Best Actress Oscar
for her performance as the 12th century English Queen,
whose husband, Henry 2 had to keep her locked up to control
her in castle.
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Katharine Hepburn 1981 Best Actress
ON
GOLDEN POND
(Drama - PG)
Miss Katharine Hepburn won her 4th Oscar for her
performance as the family's mother during their eventful
summer gathering.
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ABOUT KATHARINE HEPBURN (1907 - 2003)
The Oscar Champion... 4 Oscars and 8 additional
nominations!
Connecticut born "Kate" Hepburn has been acting
for over 50 years. Katharine Hepburn had come to Hollywood
from Broadway and her first film was: A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT
She worked with Spencer Tracy in a series of popular films
including: WOMAN OF THE YEAR, STATE OF THE UNION, ADAM'S
RIB, and THE DESK SET.
Katharine Hepburn's Oscar nominations were for:
ALICE ADAMS (35)
THE
PHILADELPHIA STORY (40)
WOMAN OF THE YEAR (42)
THE
AFRICAN QUEEN (51)
SUMMERTIME (55)
THE RAINMAKER (56)
SUDDENLY LAST SUMMER (59)
LONG DAY'S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT (62)
Hepburn's other credits include:
A BILL OF DIVORCEMENT
LITTLE WOMEN
MARY OF SCOTLAND
STAGE DOOR
BRINGING UP BABY
HOLIDAY
KEEPER OF THE FLAME
DRAGON SEED
WITHOUT LOVE
UNDERCURRENT
THE SEA OF GRASS
STATE OF THE UNION
THE MADWOMAN OF CHAILLOT
THE TROJAN WOMEN
A DELICATE BALANCE
OLLY, OLLY OXEN FREE
GRACE QUIGLEY
ROOSTER COGBURN
LOVE AFFAIR
Katharine Hepburn's television credits include:
THE GLASS MENAGERIE
LOVE AMONG THE RUINS
THE CORN IS GREEN
MRS. DELAFIELD WANTS TO MARRY
LAURA LANSING SLEPT HERE
THE MAN UPSTAIRS
THIS CAN'T BE LOVE
ONE CHRISTMAS
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