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Kate Capshaw‌

Gender

Female

Birthday

calendar1953-11-03

Popularity

star21.6

Kate Capshaw

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Kate Capshaw

Fort Worth, Texas, USA

Gender

Female

Birthday

calendar1953-11-03

Popularity

star21.6

Biography

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.

Movie Credits

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom‌
star7.3
calendar 1984

Black Rain

Black Rain‌
star6.6
calendar 1989

Best Defense

Best Defense‌
star4.1
calendar 1984

Dreamscape

Dreamscape‌
star6.1
calendar 1984

The Love Letter

The Love Letter‌
star5.1
calendar 1999

How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt‌
star6.4
calendar 1995

Love at Large

Love at Large‌
star4.8
calendar 1990

Just Cause

Just Cause‌
star6.2
calendar 1995

The Quick and the Dead

The Quick and the Dead‌
star6.2
calendar 1987

SpaceCamp

SpaceCamp‌
star5.9
calendar 1986

Love Affair

Love Affair‌
star5.4
calendar 1994

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery‌
star0.0
calendar 1998

Power

Power‌
star6.0
calendar 1986

The Locusts

The Locusts‌
star5.6
calendar 1997

The Alarmist

The Alarmist‌
star4.4
calendar 1998

Next Door

Next Door‌
star4.5
calendar 1994

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys‌
star6.1
calendar 1991

Her Secret Life

Her Secret Life‌
star5.7
calendar 1987

A Girl Thing

A Girl Thing‌
star4.2
calendar 2001

Duke of Groove

Duke of Groove‌
star5.7
calendar 1996

Due East

Due East‌
star4.2
calendar 2002

Windy City

Windy City‌
star4.5
calendar 1984

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford‌
star7.8
calendar 2023

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

Missing Children: A Mother's Story‌
star6.7
calendar 1982

A Little Sex

A Little Sex‌
star3.4
calendar 1982

Music by John Williams

Music by John Williams‌
star0.0
calendar 2024

Private Affairs

Private Affairs‌
star0.0
calendar 1987

Black Rain: Making The Film

Black Rain: Making The Film‌
star6.0
calendar 2006

Everything Is Copy

Everything Is Copy‌
star7.4
calendar 2015

Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs‌
star7.0
calendar 1988

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

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'‌
star7.4
calendar 1984

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age‌
star7.7
calendar 2021

Tv Credits

The Edge of Night

The Edge of Night‌
star5.4
calendar 1956

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien‌
star7.1
calendar 1993

Black Tie Affair

Black Tie Affair‌
star0.0
calendar 1993

The Oscars

The Oscars‌
star7.0
calendar 1953