Kate Capshaw
- Known For
- Acting
- Born
- November 3, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2026 (74 Years)
- Total Credits
- 43 credits in database
Biography
Kate Capshaw is an American actress born on November 3, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. She initially pursued a career in education, earning a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and teaching special education. However, she later moved to New York and began acting, landing a role in the soap opera "The Edge of Night." Capshaw has a multifaceted career that includes action-adventure classics, heartwarming comedies, and artistic pursuits. She has appeared in numerous films and television shows, with a total of 42 known credits.
Career overview
Kate Capshaw is an American actress known for her multifaceted career in film and television. Born in Fort Worth, Texas, she initially pursued a career in education, earning a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and teaching special education. However, she eventually transitioned to acting, moving to New York to pursue her passion.
Capshaw's early acting credits include a role in the soap opera "The Edge of Night." Her breakthrough in Hollywood came in 1984, when she landed a role after beating out 120 other actresses. This marked the beginning of her acting career, which spans multiple genres including action-adventure classics and heartwarming comedies.
Throughout her career, Kate Capshaw has accumulated a significant number of acting credits, with a total of 42 known credits to her name. Her acting career has taken her to various stages and platforms, showcasing her versatility as an actress.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
43 titles- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self
- Music by John Williams (2024) as Self - Actor / Wife of Steven Spielberg
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023) as Self
- Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021) as Self - Actress (archive footage)
- Earthquake Bird (2019) Thanks
- Everything Is Copy (2015) as Self
- Black Rain: Making The Film (2006) as Self (archive footage)
- Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003) as Self
- Due East (2002) as Becky Purdue
- A Girl Thing (2001) as Casey Montgomery
- The Love Letter (1999) as Helen
- The Love Letter (1999) Casting
- The Entertainment Biz (1998) as Self
- The Alarmist (1998) as Gale Ancona
- Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998) as Self
- The Locusts (1997) as Mrs. Potts
- Duke of Groove (1996) as Rebecka
- Just Cause (1995) as Laurie Armstrong
- How to Make an American Quilt (1995) as Sally
- Love Affair (1994) as Lynn Weaver
- Next Door (1994) as Karen Coler
- Late Show with David Letterman (1993) as Self - Guest
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest
- Black Tie Affair (1993) as Margo Cody
- My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991) as Jolie
- Love at Large (1990) as Mrs. Ellen McGraw
- Black Rain (1989) as Joyce
- Internal Affairs (1988) as Joanna Gates
- The Quick and the Dead (1987) as Susanna McKaskel
- Private Affairs (1987) as Brunetta
- Her Secret Life (1987) as Annie
- Power (1986) as Sydney Betterman
- SpaceCamp (1986) as Andie
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Willie Scott
- Dreamscape (1984) as Jane DeVries
- Best Defense (1984) as Laura
- The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984) as Self
- Windy City (1984) as Emily Reubens
- A Little Sex (1982) as Katherine
- Missing Children: A Mother's Story (1982) as Elaine Rogers
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self
- The Edge of Night (1956) as Jinx Avery Mallory #1
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Kate Capshaw best known for?
Kate Capshaw is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Marty, Life Is Short (2026), Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023), Earthquake Bird (2019), A Fazenda (2009).
When and where was Kate Capshaw born?
Kate Capshaw was born on November 3, 1953 in Fort Worth, Texas, USA.
How many credits does Kate Capshaw have?
Kate Capshaw has accumulated over 43 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2026.
What is Kate Capshaw's background in cinema and television?
Kate Capshaw is an American actress born on November 3, 1953, in Fort Worth, Texas, USA. She initially pursued a career in education, earning a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and teaching special education. However, she later moved to New York and began acting, landing a role in the soap opera "The Edge of Ni...
Kate Capshaw by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Marty, Life Is Short (2026) as Self — aged about 72
- Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones and Harrison Ford (2023) as Self — aged about 69
- Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993) as Self - Guest — aged about 39
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984) as Willie Scott — aged about 30
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 0
- Saturday Night Live (1975) as Self — aged about 21
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