When and where was Katharine Hepburn born?
Katharine Houghton Hepburn was born on the 12th of May 1907 in Hartford Connecticut. Her mother Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn led the Connecticut Woman Suffrage Association.
Questions about Katharine Hepburn
Short answers, pulled from the story.
What happened to Katharine Hepburn when she was thirteen years old?
In March 1921 thirteen-year-old Katharine discovered the body of fifteen-year-old Tom hanging from a beam over Easter break. The family denied it was suicide maintaining the death must have been an experiment gone wrong.
How did Katharine Hepburn start her acting career after graduating college?
The day after graduating Hepburn traveled to Baltimore meeting Edwin H. Knopf who ran a successful repertory theatre company. Impressed by eagerness Knopf cast her in The Czarina earning arresting reviews though later criticized for shrill voice.
Which film marked Katharine Hepburn's first Academy Award win?
Morning Glory confirmed major actress playing aspiring Eva Lovelace role intended Constance Bennett won Academy Award Best Actress seeing script desk producer Pandro S. Berman convinced born play insisted hers chosen not attend awards ceremony thrilled win continued Little Women Jo one biggest successes to date winning Venice Film Festival personal favorite defying anyone be as good said.
When did Katharine Hepburn die and what caused her death?
Spencer Tracy died the 10th of June 1967 out consideration family did not attend funeral Louise death 1983 began speaking publicly feelings relationship open secret many years claimed never know felt passed twenty-seven absolute bliss.