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Kate Capshaw
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Acting
Birthday
1953-11-03,Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Gender
Female
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.

Filmography

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

7.297

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984-05-23

6.6

Black Rain
1989-09-22

4.1

Best Defense
1984-07-20

6.096

Dreamscape
1984-08-15

The Love Letter

5.1

The Love Letter
1999-05-21

How to Make an American Quilt

6.4

How to Make an American Quilt
1995-10-06

4.8

Love at Large
1990-03-09

6.228

Just Cause
1995-02-17

The Quick and the Dead

6.2

The Quick and the Dead
1987-02-28

5.871

SpaceCamp
1986-06-06

5.4

Love Affair
1994-10-21

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

0

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery
1998-10-02

6

Power
1986-01-31

5.6

The Locusts
1997-10-03

4.4

The Alarmist
1998-10-23

4.5

Next Door
1994-09-04

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

6.1

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys
1991-03-01

Her Secret Life

5.7

Her Secret Life
1987-04-12

4.2

A Girl Thing
2001-01-19

5.7

Duke of Groove
1996-05-07

4.2

Due East
2002-04-11

4.5

Windy City
1984-09-21

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

7.8

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford
2023-12-01

Missing Children: A Mother's Story

6.7

Missing Children: A Mother's Story
1982-12-01

3.4

A Little Sex
1982-04-02

Music by John Williams

8.5

Music by John Williams
2024-11-01

Private Affairs

0

Private Affairs
1987-12-29

Black Rain: Making The Film

6

Black Rain: Making The Film
2006-10-10

Everything Is Copy

7.379

Everything Is Copy
2015-09-29

Internal Affairs

7

Internal Affairs
1988-11-06

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

7.4

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'
1984-12-04

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

7.7

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age
2021-05-07

The Edge of Night

5.4

The Edge of Night
1956-04-02

Late Night with Conan O'Brien

7.095

Late Night with Conan O'Brien
1993-09-13

Black Tie Affair

0

Black Tie Affair
1993-05-29

7

The Oscars
1953-03-19