Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was an American actress whose career as a leading lady on stage and screen spanned six decades. Known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, she cultivated a screen persona that matched this public image, and regularly played strong-willed, sophisticated women. She worked in a varied range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, which earned her various accolades, including a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress, as well as two British Academy Film Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and eight Golden Globes.
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- Born in
- Hartford
- Educated at
- Bryn Mawr CollegeKingswood-Oxford School
- Awards
- 🏆 Academy Award for Best Actress🏆 Emmy Award🏆 Actor Awards🏆 BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role🏆 Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
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