Portrait of Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn

Bio: Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress of film, stage, and television. A recipient of a record four Academy Awards and an Emmy Award, she was ranked as the greatest female star in the history of American cinema by the American Film Institute
Born: Sun, May 12 1907
Birthplace: Hartford, Connecticut, USA

Death: Sun, Jun 29 2003
Katharine Hepburn is 96 years old
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Poster of True Blue
True Blue
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in True Blue
as '(Archive Footage)'.
Tue, Sep 03 2024
Poster of Call Me Kate
Call Me Kate
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Call Me Kate
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, May 12 2023
Poster of Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Hannibal Hopkins & Sir Anthony
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Mar 26 2021
Poster of Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Yellowface: Asian Whitewashing and Racism in Hollywood
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, Oct 13 2019
Poster of Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Scotty and the Secret History of Hollywood
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 27 2018
Poster of In Search of Tracy Lord
In Search of Tracy Lord
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in In Search of Tracy Lord
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Nov 07 2017
Poster of Becoming Cary Grant
Becoming Cary Grant
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Becoming Cary Grant
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 23 2017
Poster of Early Directors on Directing
Early Directors on Directing
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Early Directors on Directing
as 'Self'.
Fri, Sep 26 2014
Poster of Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Katharine Hepburn: The Great Kate
as 'Self - Interviewee (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 02 2014
Poster of Smash His Camera
Smash His Camera
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Smash His Camera
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 30 2010
Poster of Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Cameraman: The Life and Work of Jack Cardiff
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, May 05 2010
Poster of Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Embracing Chaos: Making The African Queen
as 'Self / Rose Sayer (archive footage)'.
Tue, Mar 23 2010
Poster of Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Broadway's Lost Treasures II
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Broadway's Lost Treasures II
as 'Coco Chanel (segment "Coco")'.
Tue, Oct 26 2004
Poster of Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Cary Grant: A Class Apart
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Cary Grant: A Class Apart
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, Jun 01 2004
Poster of Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
Katharine Hepburn would have been no older than
96 in Cole Porter in Hollywood: True Love
as 'Self (Archive Footage)'.
Mon, Dec 15 2003
Poster of Complicated Women
Complicated Women
Katharine Hepburn was
95 in Complicated Women
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Tue, May 06 2003
Poster of Bogart: The Untold Story
Bogart: The Untold Story
Katharine Hepburn was
89 in Bogart: The Untold Story
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jan 05 1997
Poster of Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms
Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms
Katharine Hepburn was
89 in Katharine Hepburn: On Her Own Terms
as 'Self'.
Fri, Oct 04 1996
Poster of The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
Katharine Hepburn was
89 in The Line King: The Al Hirschfeld Story
as 'Self (voice) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Sep 27 1996
Poster of The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
Katharine Hepburn was
88 in The Good, The Bad, and the Beautiful
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Mar 17 1996
Poster of Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
Katharine Hepburn was
87 in Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 16 1995
Poster of Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
Katharine Hepburn was
87 in Tennessee Williams: Orpheus of the American Stage
as 'Mrs. Venable (archive footage)'.
Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of One Christmas
One Christmas
Katharine Hepburn was
87 in One Christmas
as 'Cornelia Beaumont'.
Mon, Dec 19 1994
Poster of Love Affair
Love Affair
Katharine Hepburn was
87 in Love Affair
as 'Ginny'.
Fri, Oct 21 1994
Poster of That's Entertainment! III
That's Entertainment! III
Katharine Hepburn was
87 in That's Entertainment! III
as '(archive footage)'.
Fri, Jul 01 1994
Poster of This Can't Be Love
This Can't Be Love
Katharine Hepburn was
86 in This Can't Be Love
as 'Marion Bennett'.
Sun, Mar 13 1994
Poster of Katharine Hepburn: All About Me
Katharine Hepburn: All About Me
Katharine Hepburn was
85 in Katharine Hepburn: All About Me
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jan 18 1993
Poster of The Man Upstairs
The Man Upstairs
Katharine Hepburn was
85 in The Man Upstairs
as 'Victoria Brown'.
Sun, Dec 06 1992
Poster of Fonda on Fonda
Fonda on Fonda
Katharine Hepburn was
84 in Fonda on Fonda
as 'Self (voice)'.
Mon, Jan 13 1992
Poster of Night of 100 Stars III
Night of 100 Stars III
Katharine Hepburn was
83 in Night of 100 Stars III
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 21 1990
Poster of Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
Katharine Hepburn was
82 in Broadway's Dreamers: The Legacy of the Group Theatre
as 'Self'.
Mon, Jun 26 1989
Poster of James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
Katharine Hepburn was
81 in James Stewart: A Wonderful Life
as 'Self'.
Tue, Nov 22 1988
Poster of The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
Katharine Hepburn was
81 in The Making of a Legend: Gone with the Wind
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sat, Oct 01 1988
Poster of Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
Katharine Hepburn was
81 in Cary Grant: A Celebration of a Leading Man
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Sun, Jun 05 1988
Poster of Bacall on Bogart
Bacall on Bogart
Katharine Hepburn was
80 in Bacall on Bogart
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 13 1988
Poster of Laura Lansing Slept Here
Laura Lansing Slept Here
Katharine Hepburn was
80 in Laura Lansing Slept Here
as 'Laura Lansing'.
Sun, Mar 06 1988
Poster of Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
Katharine Hepburn was
80 in Michael Jackson: The Legend Continues
as 'Self'.
Sat, Jan 02 1988
Poster of Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn was
80 in Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
as 'Self'.
Mon, May 18 1987
Poster of Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
Katharine Hepburn was
78 in Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry
as 'Margaret Delafield'.
Sun, Mar 30 1986
Poster of The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
Katharine Hepburn was
78 in The Spencer Tracy Legacy: A Tribute by Katharine Hepburn
as 'Self – Host'.
Sun, Mar 09 1986
Poster of Grace Quigley
Grace Quigley
Katharine Hepburn was
78 in Grace Quigley
as 'Grace Quigley'.
Fri, May 17 1985
Poster of George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
Katharine Hepburn was
77 in George Stevens: A Filmmaker's Journey
as 'Self'.
Sun, Mar 03 1985
Poster of On Golden Pond
On Golden Pond
Katharine Hepburn was
74 in On Golden Pond
as 'Ethel Thayer'.
Fri, Dec 04 1981
Poster of The Corn Is Green
The Corn Is Green
Katharine Hepburn was
71 in The Corn Is Green
as 'Miss Lilly Moffat'.
Mon, Jan 29 1979
Poster of Olly, Olly, Oxen Free
Olly, Olly, Oxen Free
Katharine Hepburn was
71 in Olly, Olly, Oxen Free
as 'Miss Pudd'.
Fri, Aug 11 1978
Poster of That's Entertainment, Part II
That's Entertainment, Part II
Katharine Hepburn was
69 in That's Entertainment, Part II
as '(archive footage)'.
Sun, May 16 1976
Poster of Rooster Cogburn
Rooster Cogburn
Katharine Hepburn was
68 in Rooster Cogburn
as 'Eula Goodnight'.
Sat, Nov 01 1975
Poster of Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
Katharine Hepburn was
68 in Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Aug 06 1975
Poster of Love Among the Ruins
Love Among the Ruins
Katharine Hepburn was
67 in Love Among the Ruins
as 'Jessica Medlicott'.
Thu, Mar 06 1975
Poster of That's Entertainment!
That's Entertainment!
Katharine Hepburn was
67 in That's Entertainment!
as '(archive footage) (uncredited)'.
Fri, Jun 21 1974
Poster of The Glass Menagerie
The Glass Menagerie
Katharine Hepburn was
66 in The Glass Menagerie
as 'Amanda Wingfield'.
Sun, Dec 16 1973
Poster of A Delicate Balance
A Delicate Balance
Katharine Hepburn was
66 in A Delicate Balance
as 'Agnes'.
Mon, Nov 12 1973
Poster of Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Hollywood: The Dream Factory
Katharine Hepburn was
64 in Hollywood: The Dream Factory
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Mon, Jan 10 1972
Poster of Directed by John Ford
Directed by John Ford
Katharine Hepburn was
64 in Directed by John Ford
as 'Self'.
Mon, Sep 06 1971
Poster of The Trojan Women
The Trojan Women
Katharine Hepburn was
63 in The Trojan Women
as 'Hecuba'.
Sat, May 01 1971
Poster of The Madwoman of Chaillot
The Madwoman of Chaillot
Katharine Hepburn was
62 in The Madwoman of Chaillot
as 'Contessa Aurelia'.
Sun, Oct 12 1969
Poster of The Lion in Winter
The Lion in Winter
Katharine Hepburn was
61 in The Lion in Winter
as 'Eleanor of Aquitaine'.
Wed, Oct 30 1968
Poster of Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
Katharine Hepburn was
60 in Guess Who's Coming to Dinner
as 'Christina Drayton'.
Mon, Dec 11 1967
Poster of The Big Parade of Comedy
The Big Parade of Comedy
Katharine Hepburn was
57 in The Big Parade of Comedy
as 'Tracy Lord (archive footage)'.
Wed, Sep 02 1964
Poster of Long Day's Journey Into Night
Long Day's Journey Into Night
Katharine Hepburn was
55 in Long Day's Journey Into Night
as 'Mary Tyrone'.
Tue, Oct 09 1962
Poster of Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Hollywood: The Selznick Years
Katharine Hepburn was
54 in Hollywood: The Selznick Years
as 'Self (voice) (uncredited)'.
Sun, Dec 31 1961
Poster of Suddenly, Last Summer
Suddenly, Last Summer
Katharine Hepburn was
52 in Suddenly, Last Summer
as 'Violet Venable'.
Tue, Dec 22 1959
Poster of Desk Set
Desk Set
Katharine Hepburn was
50 in Desk Set
as 'Bunny Watson'.
Fri, Aug 02 1957
Poster of The Rainmaker
The Rainmaker
Katharine Hepburn was
49 in The Rainmaker
as 'Lizzie Curry'.
Thu, Dec 13 1956
Poster of The Iron Petticoat
The Iron Petticoat
Katharine Hepburn was
49 in The Iron Petticoat
as 'Captain Vinka Kovalenko'.
Sat, Sep 01 1956
Poster of Summertime
Summertime
Katharine Hepburn was
48 in Summertime
as 'Jane Hudson'.
Tue, Jun 21 1955
Poster of Pat and Mike
Pat and Mike
Katharine Hepburn was
45 in Pat and Mike
as 'Patricia "Pat" Pemberton'.
Fri, Jun 13 1952
Poster of The African Queen
The African Queen
Katharine Hepburn was
44 in The African Queen
as 'Rose Sayer'.
Mon, Jan 07 1952
Poster of The Costume Designer
The Costume Designer
Katharine Hepburn was
43 in The Costume Designer
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Thu, Jul 13 1950
Poster of Adam's Rib
Adam's Rib
Katharine Hepburn was
42 in Adam's Rib
as 'Amanda Bonner'.
Fri, Nov 18 1949
Poster of State of the Union
State of the Union
Katharine Hepburn was
40 in State of the Union
as 'Mary Matthews'.
Fri, Apr 30 1948
Poster of Song of Love
Song of Love
Katharine Hepburn was
40 in Song of Love
as 'Clara Wieck Schumann'.
Thu, Oct 09 1947
Poster of The Sea of Grass
The Sea of Grass
Katharine Hepburn was
39 in The Sea of Grass
as 'Lutie Cameron Brewton'.
Fri, Apr 25 1947
Poster of Undercurrent
Undercurrent
Katharine Hepburn was
39 in Undercurrent
as 'Ann Hamilton'.
Mon, Nov 11 1946
Poster of Without Love
Without Love
Katharine Hepburn was
37 in Without Love
as 'Jamie Rowan'.
Thu, Mar 22 1945
Poster of Dragon Seed
Dragon Seed
Katharine Hepburn was
37 in Dragon Seed
as 'Jade Tan'.
Thu, Jul 20 1944
Poster of Twenty Years After
Twenty Years After
Katharine Hepburn was
36 in Twenty Years After
as '(archive footage)'.
Sat, Jan 01 1944
Poster of Stage Door Canteen
Stage Door Canteen
Katharine Hepburn was
36 in Stage Door Canteen
as 'Katharine Hepburn'.
Thu, Jun 24 1943
Poster of Keeper of the Flame
Keeper of the Flame
Katharine Hepburn was
35 in Keeper of the Flame
as 'Christine Forrest'.
Thu, Apr 01 1943
Poster of Woman of the Year
Woman of the Year
Katharine Hepburn was
34 in Woman of the Year
as 'Tess Harding'.
Thu, Feb 05 1942
Poster of Women in Defense
Women in Defense
Katharine Hepburn was
34 in Women in Defense
as 'Narrator (voice)'.
Wed, Dec 24 1941
Poster of The Philadelphia Story
The Philadelphia Story
Katharine Hepburn was
33 in The Philadelphia Story
as 'Tracy Lord'.
Thu, Dec 05 1940
Poster of A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
Katharine Hepburn was
33 in A New Romance of Celluloid: The Miracle of Sound
as 'Self'.
Thu, Oct 24 1940
Poster of Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
Katharine Hepburn was
33 in Cavalcade of the Academy Awards
as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Wed, Jul 31 1940
Poster of Holiday
Holiday
Katharine Hepburn was
31 in Holiday
as 'Linda Seton'.
Thu, May 26 1938
Poster of Bringing Up Baby
Bringing Up Baby
Katharine Hepburn was
30 in Bringing Up Baby
as 'Susan Vance'.
Fri, Feb 18 1938
Poster of Stage Door
Stage Door
Katharine Hepburn was
30 in Stage Door
as 'Terry Randall'.
Fri, Oct 08 1937
Poster of Quality Street
Quality Street
Katharine Hepburn was
29 in Quality Street
as 'Phoebe Throssel'.
Fri, Mar 26 1937
Poster of A Woman Rebels
A Woman Rebels
Katharine Hepburn was
29 in A Woman Rebels
as 'Pamela 'Pam' Thistlewaite'.
Fri, Nov 06 1936
Poster of Mary of Scotland
Mary of Scotland
Katharine Hepburn was
29 in Mary of Scotland
as 'Mary Stuart'.
Tue, Jul 28 1936
Poster of Sylvia Scarlett
Sylvia Scarlett
Katharine Hepburn was
28 in Sylvia Scarlett
as 'Sylvia/Sylvester Scarlett'.
Wed, Dec 25 1935
Poster of Alice Adams
Alice Adams
Katharine Hepburn was
28 in Alice Adams
as 'Alice Adams'.
Fri, Aug 23 1935
Poster of Break of Hearts
Break of Hearts
Katharine Hepburn was
28 in Break of Hearts
as 'Constance Dane Roberti'.
Fri, May 31 1935
Poster of The Little Minister
The Little Minister
Katharine Hepburn was
27 in The Little Minister
as 'Barbara 'Babbie''.
Fri, Dec 28 1934
Poster of Spitfire
Spitfire
Katharine Hepburn was
26 in Spitfire
as 'Trigger Hicks'.
Thu, Mar 08 1934
Poster of Little Women
Little Women
Katharine Hepburn was
26 in Little Women
as 'Jo'.
Fri, Nov 24 1933
Poster of Morning Glory
Morning Glory
Katharine Hepburn was
26 in Morning Glory
as 'Eva Lovelace'.
Fri, Aug 18 1933
Poster of Christopher Strong
Christopher Strong
Katharine Hepburn was
25 in Christopher Strong
as 'Lady Cynthia Darrington'.
Thu, Mar 09 1933
Poster of A Bill of Divorcement
A Bill of Divorcement
Katharine Hepburn was
25 in A Bill of Divorcement
as 'Sydney Fairfield'.
Wed, Sep 28 1932

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Intimate Portrait
Intimate Portrait
Katharine Hepburn was
86+ in Intimate Portrait
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 14 1993
Poster of The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
Katharine Hepburn was
80+ in The RKO Story: Tales From Hollywood
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Fri, Jul 03 1987
Poster of The Kennedy Center Honors
The Kennedy Center Honors
Katharine Hepburn was
71+ in The Kennedy Center Honors
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Dec 28 1978
Poster of Spécial cinéma
Spécial cinéma
Katharine Hepburn was
67+ in Spécial cinéma
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1974
Poster of Great Performances
Great Performances
Katharine Hepburn was
63+ in Great Performances
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jan 28 1971
Poster of The Dick Cavett Show
The Dick Cavett Show
Katharine Hepburn was
61+ in The Dick Cavett Show
as 'Self - Guest'.
First Air Date
Thu, Jun 06 1968
Poster of aspekte
aspekte
Katharine Hepburn was
58+ in aspekte
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Sun, Oct 17 1965
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Katharine Hepburn was
48+ in Tony Awards
as 'Self - Nominee / Performer'.
First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of The Oscars
The Oscars
Katharine Hepburn was
45+ in The Oscars
as 'Self'.
First Air Date
Thu, Mar 19 1953