Katharine Hepburn, an American actress, was born in Hartford, Connecticut in 1907.
Katharine Houghton Hepburn (May 12, 1907 – June 29, 2003) was an American stage, film, and television actress. Hepburn's career as a leading lady in Hollywood spanned more than 60 years. She was known for her headstrong independence, spirited personality, and outspokenness, and she cultivated a screen persona that mirrored this public image, frequently playing strong-willed, sophisticated women.
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