Katharine Hepburn

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Katharine Hepburn born?May 12, 1907
2. When did Katharine Hepburn die?June 29, 2003 (age 96)
3. Where was Katharine Hepburn born?Hartford, Connecticut, USA
4. Who was Katharine Hepburn?Katharine Hepburn was a famous American actress who worked for more than 60 years and won four Oscars.
5. How many Oscars did she win and for which movies?She won four Best Actress Oscars for "Morning Glory", "Guess Who's Coming to Dinner", "The Lion in Winter", and "On Golden Pond".

Screwball Comedy: A film genre characterized by fast-paced, witty dialogue, farcical situations, and often a battle of the sexes.
Academy Award for Best Actress: The highest honor awarded by the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences to a leading actress for outstanding performance in a film.
Screen Persona: The distinctive public image and character traits associated with an actor's performances, often shaping audience perception.