Katharine Hepburn
| Born | May 12, 1907 |
| Hometown | Hartford, Connecticut, United States |
| Height | 5'7" (1.70m) |
| Spouse | Ludlow Ogden Smith |
| Partner | Spencer Tracy, Howard Hughes |
| Parents | Katharine Martha Houghton Hepburn |
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AWARDS
| Year | Associations | Category | Work | Result |
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| 1995 | Screen Actors Guild Awards | Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Movie or Miniseries | One Christmas | Nominated |
| 1993 | Golden Globe | Best Performance by an Actress in a Miniseries or Motion Picture Made | The Man Upstairs (1992 film) | Nominated |
| 1986 | Emmy (Primetime) | Outstanding Lead Actress | Mrs. Delafield Wants to Marry | Nominated |
| 1982 | Academy Award | Actress in a Leading Role | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Winner |
| 1982 | British Academy of Film & Television Arts | Actress | On Golden Pond (1981 film) | Winner |
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