About 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. Her accolades include a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress, two British Academy Film Awards and a Primetime Emmy Award, in addition to nominations for two Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards and eight Golden Globe Awards.
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Awards & Honors
Academy Award for Best Actress
BAFTA Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role
Cannes Film Festival Award for Best Actress
Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a Movie
Screen Actors Guild Life Achievement Award
Kennedy Center Honors
Volpi Cup for Best Actress
David di Donatello for Best Foreign Actress
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Connecticut Women's Hall of Fame
Hasty Pudding Woman of the Year
star on Hollywood Walk of Fame
CFDA Lifetime Achievement Award
Ladies' Home Journal Women of the Year
