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.
Katharine Hepburnreceived 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".
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.
Katharine Hepburnwon 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.
Miss Katharine Hepburnwon her 4th Oscar for her
performance as the family's mother during their eventful
summer gathering.
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