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Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

Kathleen Sue Spielberg (Born: November 3, 1953, Height: 5 ft 7 inches (1.70 m)), known professionally as Kate Capshaw, is an American actress and painter with a multifaceted career that traverses action-adventure classics, heartwarming comedies, and artistic pursuits. Born in Texas, Capshaw embarked on an unexpected path: initially, she pursued a career in education, earning a Master's degree in Learning Disabilities and teaching special education. However, her artistic heart yearned for a different stage. Driven by this passion, she moved to New York and delved into acting, landing a role in the soap opera "The Edge of Night." Fate and Hollywood intervened in 1984 when Capshaw, after beating out 120 actresses, landed the pivotal role of Willie Scott in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. This action-adventure blockbuster, directed by Steven Spielberg, not only catapulted her to international fame but also sparked a personal connection that led to their marriage in 1991. Capshaw's career thrived in the 80s and 90s, showcasing her dramatic and comedic chops in films like Dreamscape, Black Rain, Love Affair, and Just Cause. She explored lighter roles in SpaceCamp and The Love Letter, proving her versatility. Beyond acting, Capshaw is a devoted mother to seven children, including actress Jessica Capshaw, and co-parent to adopted children with Spielberg. She has actively supported various charities, highlighting her dedication to humanitarian causes.

Personal information

Birthday

1953-11-03

Birth Place

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Movies and TV shows :

A Girl Thing

A Girl Thing

2001

4.2

Movie
A Little Sex

A Little Sex

1982

3.4

Movie
Best Defense

Best Defense

1984

4.2

Movie
Black Rain

Black Rain

1989

6.6

Movie
Black Rain: Making The Film

Black Rain: Making The Film

2006

6.0

Movie
poster

Black Tie Affair

1993

0.0

TV
Dreamscape

Dreamscape

1984

6.1

Movie
Due East

Due East

2002

4.2

Movie
Duke of Groove

Duke of Groove

1996

5.7

Movie
Everything Is Copy

Everything Is Copy

2015

7.4

Movie
Her Secret Life

Her Secret Life

1987

5.7

Movie
How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt

1995

6.4

Movie
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984

7.3

Movie
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

2003

8.2

Movie
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

2021

7.8

Movie
Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs

1988

7.0

Movie
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

1998

0.0

Movie
Just Cause

Just Cause

1995

6.2

Movie
poster

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

1993

7.1

TV
Love Affair

Love Affair

1994

5.4

Movie
Love at Large

Love at Large

1990

4.8

Movie
Missing Children: A Mother's Story

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

1982

6.7

Movie
Music by John Williams

Music by John Williams

2024

8.0

Movie
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

1991

6.1

Movie
Next Door

Next Door

1994

4.5

Movie
Power

Power

1986

5.9

Movie
Private Affairs

Private Affairs

1987

0.0

Movie
poster

Saturday Night Live

1975

6.9

TV
SpaceCamp

SpaceCamp

1986

5.9

Movie
The Alarmist

The Alarmist

1998

4.5

Movie
poster

The Edge of Night

1956

5.9

TV
The Locusts

The Locusts

1997

5.6

Movie
The Love Letter

The Love Letter

1999

5.1

Movie
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

1984

7.4

Movie
poster

The Oscars

1953

6.9

TV
The Quick and the Dead

The Quick and the Dead

1987

6.3

Movie
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

2023

7.7

Movie
Windy City

Windy City

1984

4.5

Movie