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Katharine Hepburn

Acting Born May 12, 1907 Died Jun 29, 2003 Hartford, Connecticut, USA 116 credits

Biography

Katharine Hepburn was an American actress of film, stage, and television. Born on May 12, 1907, in Hartford, Connecticut, USA, she had a six-decade career. She is known for her sophisticated, headstrong and outspoken screen persona. Hepburn's work spanned various film genres, including screwball comedies and literary dramas. Throughout her career, she appeared in numerous films and television shows. She was ranked as the greatest female star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute. Hepburn's impact extended beyond acting, as she helped make wearing pants more socially acceptable for women. She passed away on June 29, 2003, at the age of 96.

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Career

Career overview

Katharine Hepburn was an American actress with a six-decade career in film, stage, and television. She was known for her sophisticated, headstrong, and outspoken screen persona, which she cultivated through various film genres, including screwball comedies and literary dramas. Her distinctive voice and acting style made her a prominent figure in American cinema.

Throughout her career, Hepburn's work spanned multiple mediums, including stage and television. Her impact extended beyond acting, as she helped make wearing pants more socially acceptable for women. She was recognized for her contributions to the film industry, with a record number of credits in her acting career.

Hepburn's career consisted of 114 acting credits, with her work being widely recognized and respected. She was ranked as the greatest female star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute. Her legacy continues to be celebrated, with her acting style and persona remaining iconic in American film history.

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Career timeline

True Blue
Call Me Kate
Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Becoming Cary GrantIn Search of Tracy Lord
Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack CardiffEmbracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Early Directors on Directing
Cary Grant: A Class ApartBroadway's Lost Treasures II
Complicated WomenCole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Bogart: The Untold StoryHidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld StoryThe Good, The Bad, and the BeautifulKatharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms
The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American MoviesLegends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
That's Entertainment! IIILove AffairThis Can't Be LoveOne ChristmasTennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Intimate PortraitRoots of RoeKatharine Hepburn: All About MeKatharine Hepburn: All About Me · CinematographyKatharine Hepburn: All About Me · Writer
The Man UpstairsFonda on Fonda
Night of 100 Stars III
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the WindAll-Time Movie GreatsLaura Lansing Slept HereCary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading ManMichael Jackson: The Legend Continues
The RKO Story: Tales From HollywoodHappy 100th Birthday, HollywoodJames Stewart: A Wonderful Life
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine HepburnMrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Grace QuigleyGeorge Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
On Golden Pond
The Corn Is Green
The Kennedy Center HonorsOlly Olly Oxen Free
That's Entertainment, Part IILove Among the Ruins
Rooster CogburnBrother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Spécial cinémaThat's Entertainment!
The Glass MenagerieA Delicate Balance

Full filmography

  • True Blue (2025) as (Archive Footage)
  • Call Me Kate (2023) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony (2021) as Self (archive footage)
  • Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood (2019) as (archive footage)
  • Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood (2018) as Self (archive footage)
  • Becoming Cary Grant (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • In Search of Tracy Lord (2017) as Self (archive footage)
  • Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate (2014) as Self - Interviewee (archive footage)
  • Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff (2010) as Self (archive footage)
  • Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen (2010) as Self / Rose Sayer (archive footage)
  • Early Directors on Directing (2009) as Self
  • Cary Grant: A Class Apart (2004) as Self (archive footage)
  • Broadway's Lost Treasures II (2004) as Coco Chanel (segment "Coco")
  • Complicated Women (2003) as Self (archive footage)
  • Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love (2003) as Self (Archive Footage)
  • Bogart: The Untold Story (1997) as Self (archive footage)
  • Hidden Hollywood: Treasures from the 20th Century Fox Film Vaults (1997) as Self (Archival Footage)
  • The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story (1996) as Self (voice) (uncredited)
  • The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful (1996) as Self (archive footage)
  • Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms (1996) as Self
  • The First 100 Years: A Celebration of American Movies (1995) as Self (archive footage)
  • Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell (1995) as Self
  • That's Entertainment! III (1994) as (archive footage)
  • Love Affair (1994) as Ginny
  • This Can't Be Love (1994) as Marion Bennett
  • One Christmas (1994) as Cornelia Beaumont
  • Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage (1994) as Mrs. Venable (archive footage)
  • Intimate Portrait (1993) as Self
  • Roots of Roe (1993) as Katharine Houghton-Hepburn (voice)
  • Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (1993) as Self
  • Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (1993) Cinematography
  • Katharine Hepburn: All About Me (1993) Writer
  • The Man Upstairs (1992) as Victoria Brown
  • Fonda on Fonda (1992) as Self (voice)
  • Night of 100 Stars III (1990) as Self
  • Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre (1989) as Self
  • The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • All-Time Movie Greats (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • Laura Lansing Slept Here (1988) as Laura Lansing
  • Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man (1988) as Self (archive footage)
  • Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues (1988) as Self
  • Bacall on Bogart (1988) as Self
  • The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood (1987) as Self
  • Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood (1987) as Self
  • James Stewart: A Wonderful Life (1987) as Self
  • The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn (1986) as Self – Host
  • Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry (1986) as Margaret Delafield
  • Grace Quigley (1985) as Grace Quigley
  • George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey (1985) as Self
  • On Golden Pond (1981) as Ethel Thayer
  • The Corn Is Green (1979) as Miss Lilly Moffat
  • The Kennedy Center Honors (1978) as Self
  • Olly Olly Oxen Free (1978) as Miss Pudd
  • That's Entertainment, Part II (1976) as (archive footage)
  • Love Among the Ruins (1976) as Jessica Medlicott
  • Rooster Cogburn (1975) as Eula Goodnight
  • Brother, Can You Spare a Dime? (1975) as Self (archive footage)
  • Spécial cinéma (1974) as Self
  • That's Entertainment! (1974) as (archive footage) (uncredited)
  • The Glass Menagerie (1973) as Amanda Wingfield
  • A Delicate Balance (1973) as Agnes
  • Hollywood: The Dream Factory (1972) as Self (archive footage)
  • Great Performances (1971) as Self
  • Directed by John Ford (1971) as Self
  • The Trojan Women (1971) as Hecuba
  • The Madwoman of Chaillot (1969) as Contessa Aurelia
  • The Dick Cavett Show (1968) as Self - Guest
  • The Lion in Winter (1968) as Eleanor of Aquitaine
  • Guess Who's Coming to Dinner (1967) as Christina Drayton
  • aspekte (1965) as Self
  • The Big Parade of Comedy (1964) as Tracy Lord (archive footage)
  • Long Day's Journey Into Night (1962) as Mary Tyrone
  • The Mike Douglas Show (1961) as Self - Taped Tribute
  • Hollywood: The Selznick Years (1961) as Self (voice) (uncredited)
  • Suddenly, Last Summer (1959) as Violet Venable
  • Desk Set (1957) as Bunny Watson
  • Tony Awards (1956) as Self - Nominee / Performer
  • The Rainmaker (1956) as Lizzie Curry
  • The Iron Petticoat (1956) as Captain Vinka Kovalenko
  • MGM Parade (1955)
  • Summertime (1955) as Jane Hudson
  • The Oscars (1953) as Self
  • The African Queen (1952) as Rose Sayer
  • Pat and Mike (1952) as Patricia "Pat" Pemberton
  • The Costume Designer (1950) as Self (archive footage)
  • Adam's Rib (1949) as Amanda Bonner
  • State of the Union (1948) as Mary Matthews
  • The Sea of Grass (1947) as Lutie Cameron Brewton
  • Song of Love (1947) as Clara Wieck Schumann
  • Undercurrent (1946) as Ann Hamilton
  • Without Love (1945) as Jamie Rowan
  • Twenty Years After (1944) as (archive footage)
  • Dragon Seed (1944) as Jade Tan
  • Stage Door Canteen (1943) as Katharine Hepburn
  • Keeper of the Flame (1943) as Christine Forrest
  • Woman of the Year (1942) as Tess Harding
  • Women in Defense (1941) as Narrator (voice)
  • The Philadelphia Story (1940) as Tracy Lord
  • Cavalcade of the Academy Awards (1940) as Self (archive footage)
  • A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound (1940) as Self
  • Bringing Up Baby (1938) as Susan
  • Holiday (1938) as Linda Seton
  • Quality Street (1937) as Phoebe Throssel
  • Stage Door (1937) as Terry Randall
  • Mary of Scotland (1936) as Mary Stuart
  • A Woman Rebels (1936) as Pamela 'Pam' Thistlewaite
  • Sylvia Scarlett (1935) as Sylvia Scarlett
  • Alice Adams (1935) as Alice Adams
  • Break of Hearts (1935) as Constance Dane Roberti
  • The Little Minister (1934) as Barbara 'Babbie'
  • Spitfire (1934) as Trigger Hicks
  • Little Women (1933) as Jo
  • Morning Glory (1933) as Eva Lovelace
  • Christopher Strong (1933) as Lady Cynthia Darrington
  • A Bill of Divorcement (1932) as Sydney Fairfield
  • Loving Against Time: the Making of On Golden Pond as archive footage