Kate Capshaw

Kate Capshaw

Known for: Acting
Biography: 1953-11-03 (70 years old)

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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.

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Filmography

all 39

Movies 35

self 11

TV Shows 4

Self
Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford

Timeless Heroes: Indiana Jones & Harrison Ford (2023)

Movie
Self
Something's Coming: West Side Story

Something's Coming: West Side Story (2021)

Movie
Self - Actress (archive footage)
Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age

Indiana Jones: The Search for the Lost Golden Age (2021)

Movie
Thanks
Earthquake Bird

Earthquake Bird (2019)

Movie
6.5
Self
Everything Is Copy

Everything Is Copy (2015)

Movie
Self
Black Rain: Making The Film

Black Rain: Making The Film (2006)

Movie
Self
The Light and Magic of 'Indiana Jones'

The Light and Magic of 'Indiana Jones' (2003)

Movie
Self
Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy

Indiana Jones: Making the Trilogy (2003)

Movie
Becky Purdue
Due East

Due East (2002)

Movie
Casey Montgomery
A Girl Thing

A Girl Thing (2001)

Movie
Helen
The Love Letter

The Love Letter (1999)

Movie
Gale Ancona
The Alarmist

The Alarmist (1998)

Movie
Self
Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery

Intimate Portrait: Sean Connery (1998)

Movie
Mrs. Potts
The Locusts

The Locusts (1997)

Movie
Rebecka
Duke of Groove

Duke of Groove (1996)

Movie
Sally
How to Make an American Quilt

How to Make an American Quilt (1995)

Movie
Laurie Prentiss Armstrong
Just Cause

Just Cause (1995)

Movie
2.5
Lynn Weaver
Love Affair

Love Affair (1994)

Movie
Karen Coler
Next Door

Next Door (1994)

Movie
Self - Guest
Late Night with Conan O'Brien

Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)

TV
6
Margo Cody
Black Tie Affair

Black Tie Affair (1993)

TV
Jolie
My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys

My Heroes Have Always Been Cowboys (1991)

Movie
Mrs. Ellen McGraw
Love at Large

Love at Large (1990)

Movie
4
Joyce
Black Rain

Black Rain (1989)

Movie
5.8
Joanna Gates
Internal Affairs

Internal Affairs (1988)

Movie
Brunetta
Private Affairs

Private Affairs (1987)

Movie
Annie
Her Secret Life

Her Secret Life (1987)

Movie
Susanna McKaskel
The Quick and the Dead

The Quick and the Dead (1987)

Movie
6
Andie
SpaceCamp

SpaceCamp (1986)

Movie
5.56
Sydney Betterman
Power

Power (1986)

Movie
Self / Willie Scott
The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom'

The Making of 'Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom' (1984)

Movie
Emily Reubens
Windy City

Windy City (1984)

Movie
Jane DeVries
Dreamscape

Dreamscape (1984)

Movie
6
Laura Cooper
Best Defense

Best Defense (1984)

Movie
6.5
Willie Scott
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)

Movie
5.9
Elaine Rogers
Missing Children: A Mother's Story

Missing Children: A Mother's Story (1982)

Movie
Katherine
A Little Sex

A Little Sex (1982)

Movie
Jinx Avery Mallory #1
The Edge of Night

The Edge of Night (1956)

TV
Self
The Oscars

The Oscars (1953)

TV

Ratings

Average 5.92
Based on 750 Thousand movie and tv ratings over time
1953
1986
1994
1990
2023
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Information

Known For
Acting

Gender
Female

Birthday
1953-11-03 (70 years old)

Birth Name
Kathleen Sue Nail

Birth Place
Fort Worth, United States of America

Height
170-centimeter

Spouse
Steven Spielberg

Children
Destry Allyn Spielberg, Theo Spielberg, Sawyer Spielberg, Sasha Spielberg, Jessica Capshaw

Relatives
Max Spielberg

Citizenships
United States of America

Also Known As
Kathleen Sue Nail


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