Katharine Hepburn
American actress Katharine Hepburn Studio publicity photograph, c. 1941 Born Katharine Houghton Hepburn ( 1907-05-12 ) May 12, 1907 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. Died June 29, 2003 (2003-06-29) (aged 96) Fenwick, Connecticut, U.S. Resting place Cedar Hill Cemetery, Hartford Alma mater Bryn Mawr College Occupation Actress Years active 1928–1994 Spouse(s) Ludlow Ogden Smith ( m. 1928; div. 1934) Partner(s) Spencer Tracy (1941; d. 1967) Parent(s) Thomas Norval Hepburn Katharine Martha Houghton Relatives See Houghton family Awards Full list Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American actress. Known for her fierce independence and spirited personality, Hepburn was a leading lady in Hollywood for more than 60 years. She appeared in a range of genres, from screwball comedy to literary drama, and she received a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress. In 1999, Hepburn was named by the American...