Katharine Hepburn
12 May 1907 – 29 June 2003
Katharine Hepburn was an American actress whose career in film, television, and stage spanned more than 60 years. Known for her independent spirit and versatile performances, she won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress in films such as Morning Glory, Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, The Lion in Winter, and On Golden Pond. She was named the greatest female screen legend by the American Film Institute.
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Life events
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born in Hartford, Connecticut.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn earned a degree in history and philosophy from Bryn Mawr College.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn won the Best Actress Oscar for her role in Morning Glory early in her film career.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn revived her career with The Philadelphia Story, a role she originated on Broadway.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn began a long professional and personal partnership with actor Spencer Tracy, starting with Woman of the Year.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn won her second Best Actress Oscar for Guess Who's Coming to Dinner, her final film with Spencer Tracy.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn won her third Best Actress Oscar for playing Eleanor of Aquitaine in The Lion in Winter.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn won a record fourth Best Actress Oscar for On Golden Pond.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgThe AFI ranked Hepburn as the greatest female star of classic Hollywood cinema.
Source: en.wikipedia.orgHepburn died at her home in Fenwick, Connecticut.
Source: en.wikipedia.org