Katharine Hepburn

Katharine Hepburn (1907–2003) was an American film and stage actress, widely regarded as one of the major performers of 20th-century cinema. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, she trained at Bryn Mawr College before beginning a stage career and moving into Hollywood. Hepburn won a record four Academy Awards for Best Actress, recognized for her distinctive voice, athletic presence, and independent screen persona. Her notable films include *Morning Glory*, *The Philadelphia Story*, *Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner*, and *On Golden Pond*. Though sometimes mislabeled an “author,” she was primarily a performer; her published writing is best known through memoir.