Katharine Hepburn
(1907-2003)
American actress
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Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress whose career as a Hollywood leading lady spanned six decades. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, cultivating a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly playing strong-willed, sophisticated women. She worked in a varied range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, which earned her various accolades, including four Academy Awards for Best Actress—a record for any performer.
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Katharine Houghton Hepburn 12 May 1907 Hartford, Connecticut, USA
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| Died |
29 June 2003 (aged 96) Old Saybrook, Connecticut, USA
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| Zodiac | Taurus |
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