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Katherine Hepburn

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Biography

Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress of film, stage, and television. In a career that spanned 62 years as a leading lady, she was best known for playing strong-willed, sophisticated women in both dramas and comedies.

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  • Born: Katharine Houghton Hepburn May 12, 1907 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
  • Died: June 29, 2003 (aged 96) Fenwick, Old Saybrook, Connecticut, U.S.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actress
  • Years active: 1928–1994
  • Spouse: Ludlow Ogden Smith (1928–1934)
  • Partner: Spencer Tracy (1941–1967, his death)
  • Parents: Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn Thomas Norval Hepburn

Read more about Katherine Hepburn at Wikipedia or at the Internet Movie Database

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"Katharine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen" Costume Exhibit Begins Oct. 2 at Kent State
Playbill Combined , 2010-09-30 04:00:00
Academy Award winner Katharine Hepburn's collection of costumes from her many stage and screen roles, as well as personal-appearance apparel that exemplifies her unique style, will be showcased in a special exhibition, "Katherine Hepburn: Dressed for Stage and Screen," at Kent State University Museum.

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