Guide Note: Katharine Hepburn, American film, television and stage icon was selected as the top female star by the American Film Institute. Her fierce independence, outspoken nature, sharp wit and gentility endeared her to generations of film-goers.
Fast Facts:
- Birth name: Katharine Houghton Hepburn
- Born: May 12, 1907
- Birth place: Hartford, Connecticut
- Spouse: Ludlow Ogden Smith (1928-1942)
- Long-time on and off screen romance with Spencer Tracy, with whom she made 9 films
- Voted the greatest American female screen legend by the American Film Institute
- Nominated for 12 Academy Awards for Best Actress and won 4
- Died: June 29, 2003, Old Saybrook, Connecticut